Abstract: A dye composition of 99.7% pure glycerin and press cake dye is provided along with an apparatus and method of use for the same. The apparatus sets the dye composition into polyester yarns by heating the composition to 160-190° C. and then cooling the composition to 100-140° C. Prescour, dye scour and post scour vessels are provided to facilitate the dyeing process. The fluids used in the apparatus and process are recycled by recycling units.

Abstract: A dye composition of 99.7% pure glycerin and press cake dye is provided along with an apparatus and method of use for the same. The apparatus sets the dye composition into polyester yarns by heating the composition to 160-190.degree. C. and then cooling the composition to 100-140.degree. C. Prescour, dye scour and post scour vessels are provided to facilitate the dyeing process. The fluids used in the apparatus and process are recycled by recycling units.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of using the same are presented for commingling synthetic multifilament yarns such as polyester or the like. The apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart fluid jets which direct air at an acute angle from different directions to the moving yarn to distort and mesh the filaments. The first fluid jet is directed in a forward direction (with the yarn travel) whereas the second jet is in a reverse or opposing direction to the yarn path. The method utilizes compressed air and a high velocity yarn to form nips therealong at approximately 10 to 14 millimeter spacings to create a commingled yarn which is cohesive for use on high speed looms and for other operations.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for forming transfer tails on yarn packages being wound in abutting relationship on a textile winding machine. The system utilizes a transfer tail forming means including a fixed yarn guide element defining a yarn guide surface therein with diverging sides extending generally outwardly and a movable yarn guide element cooperating therewith and adapted to move from a rearward position behind the yarn guide surface to a forward position wherein the front portion thereof extends beyond the yarn guide surface.