Abstract: The present invention discloses a generic method for producing void and gas occlusion free materials, as well as apparatuses for batch and continuous production of same. This generic method can be utilized in the production of a wide variety of polymeric compounds and composites and specifically encompasses the two ends of the polymeric composite spectrum, that is, polymer concretes on the one hand, and fiber-reinforced polymer composites on the other. The composite materials of the present invention are characterized by visual count as being void and gas occlusion free to the level of 1 micron at 1250.times. magnification. Concomitantly, the invention produces useful polymer concrete materials which exhibit substantially improved integrity for easy machining at high speeds, and high dielectric and mechanical strength, as compared with composite materials produced by conventional methods.

Abstract: A method for thermally processing a textile thread in which the thread is run through a treatment zone. In this treatment zone, the thread temperature is changed by heat exchange, particularly by contact with a flowing liquid. The thread is rotating about its axis while in contact with the liquid.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a generic method for producing void and gas occlusion free materials, as well as apparatuses for batch and continuous production of same. This generic method can be utilized in the production of a wide variety of polymeric compounds and composites and specifically encompasses the two ends of the polymeric composite spectrum, that is, polymer concretes on the one hand, and fiber-reinforced polymer composites on the other. The composite materials of the present invention are characterized by visual count as being void and gas occlusion free to the level of 1 micron at 1250.times. magnification. Concomitantly, the invention produces useful polymer concrete materials which exhibit substantially improved integrity for easy machining at high speeds, and high dielectric and mechanical strength, as compared with composite materials produced by conventional methods.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for pattern dyeing of textile substrates in which the dyeing is done in two stages. In the first stage, a dye is uniformly applied in a manner that allows the dye to fix on contact. The uniformly dyed substrate is then moved under a series of spaced arrays, each array being associated with a separate color and being comprised of a plurality of individually controlled liquid dye applicators. Liquid dye of a given color is selectively applied through one or more dye applicators as the substrate passes under the array associated with that color. The applied dye remains unfixed until the substrate passes under all the arrays and the patterning is complete, whereupon all dye applied by the dye applicators is fixed by steaming or other appropriate application of energy to the substrate.

Abstract: A rolling drum type washing structure of a washing apparatus includes a transmission device including a first roller, a first knife roller and a first conveyor belt connecting the first roller and the first knife roller, a rinsing device including a net drum and two second rollers arranged under the net drum, the two second rollers being drivingly connected with the net drum, three water reservoirs with an open top arranged within the net drum and each pivotally mounted on an axle longitudinally extending across the net drum, and eleven spraying pipes disposed above the net drum and each provided with a plurality of perforations, and a squeezing device including a second knife roller, two third rollers, a second conveyor belt, two upper squeezing rollers and two lower squeezing rollers, whereby the cloths are washed one by one thus thoroughly cleaning the cloth.

Abstract: The invention describes a device for through-flow continuous processing of textiles, nonwovens, or paper in web form with a gaseous processing medium circulated in the device. The material rests on the outside of a permeable drum subjected to suction, said drum having bottoms on the ends, namely a sieve-type or perforated covering that rests on the drum structure. For this purpose, sheet metal strips firmly connected with the bottoms extend from one bottom to the other between the bottoms of the drum, with the widths of the strips extending in the radial direction. These sheet metal strips are secured over their entire radially aligned height firmly but releasably to the corresponding bottoms by means of the clamping structure.

Abstract: A screen drum design is known whose drum jacket consists of sheet metal strips running axially and whose width extends in the radial direction. These sheet metal strips must be permanently connected with the endwise bottoms to produce the drum jacket. According to the invention, this connection is made movable. For this purpose, an articulated ring (32) is used that consists of a number of connecting arms (13) mounted pivotably, said arms being connected with articulation at their free ends either with sheet metal strip structure (13, 14) or with bottoms (11, 12) that are located at a distance from the ends of sheet metal strips (13). In this way, movement is always possible between the drum jacket and bottoms (11, 12) to compensate for dimensional changes as a result of temperature fluctuations.

Abstract: A textile web, for example, a carpet web, is provided with a patterning agent including a thickening agent and subsequently steamed in a steamer. The agent residues remaining on the textile web are at least partially removed by mechanical means, and cleaned and decolorized in a cleaning unit, leaving a virtually pure thickening agent which can be reused for preparing a new batch of patterning agent in the batching tank.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process and a device for the treatment of fibrous material. In order to provide a process for the treatment of fibrous material which allows for cleaning and preparing fibrous material, the invention provides that fibrous material, especially combed sliver, textiles, non-woven fabrics and wool fiber bunches, are at first cleaned in a cleaning phase with support from a solvent, then dried in a vacuum drying phase, and then surface modified in a plasma treatment phase. The device (100,200) proposed according to the invention for the treatment of fibrous material comprises a cleaning vessel (102,202), a vacuum drier (104,204) and a plasma treatment vessel (106,206) for this purpose.

Abstract: A rolling drum type washing structure of a washing apparatus includes a transmission device including a first roller, a first knife roller and a first conveyor belt connecting the first roller and the first knife roller, a rinsing device including a net drum and two second rollers arranged under the net drum, the two second rollers being drivingly connected with the net drum, three water reservoirs with an open top arranged within the net drum and each pivotally mounted on an axle longitudinally extending across the net drum, and eleven spraying pipes disposed above the net drum and each provided with a plurality of perforations, and a squeezing device including a second knife roller, two third roller, a second conveyor belt, two upper squeezing rollers and two lower squeezing rollers, whereby the cloths are washed one by one thus thoroughly cleaning the cloth.

Abstract: In order to improve a yarn steaming machine comprising a steaming device, a conveyor device for conveying yarn laid in the form of a yarn loop layer through the steaming device, a loop forming device, which forms the yarn loop layer, and a draw-off device, which breaks up the yarn loop layer following its passage through the steaming device by drawing off the yarn, such that the yarn loop layer is formed as reliably and with as little trouble as possible, it is proposed that the loop forming device be provided with a rotating winding flyer which winds a delivered yarn around a winding head, that the winding head be rotatably mounted on the winding flyer, and that the winding head be inhibited in a non-contacting manner from rotating with the winding flyer.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for thermally processing a textile structure in which the structure is run through a treatment zone in which the structure temperature is changed by heat exchange by contact with a flowing liquid.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the dyeing raw cotton fibers in a continuous wet process includes cleaning raw cotton fibers, aligning and forming a cotton batt, and then providing the cotton batt to a continuous wet process dye system. The continuous wet process system includes a dye applicator, a steamer, a first rinser, an oxidizing applicator, a second rinser, and a finish rinser. The batt is conveyed at ambient temperature and pressure along a series of conveyor belts through the system, first being immersed in the dye solution in the dye applicator. The dye solution is an aqueous solution of dye, alkali, penetrant, and a solubilizer. After a short immersion in the dye solution, the batt is conveyed to a set of squeeze rollers which squeeze excess dye solution from the cotton. The cotton is then moved through a steamer to fix the dye, through a first rinser, and then through a second set of squeeze rollers to remove water. The oxidation process which occurs in the oxidizing applicator further fixes the dye.

Abstract: A device is provided by the invention, with which it is possible to execute a method for the dye fixation in reactive dyeing of cellulose goods or cellulose fibers of all types in a dye liquor containing auxiliaries for binding the reactive dye to the cellulose fibers, wherein in an air dryer the cellulose goods which are padded with the dye liquor can be subjected to a retentive treatment of predetermined length with a predetermined steam content of the air in the drying chamber. In the device the residual moisture of the cellulose goods is maintained at a value as far as the outlet of the chamber in which the reaction of the dyestuff with cellulose fibers takes place. A defined steam content of the chamber air can simultaneously be continuously--even with light goods--regulated independently of the weight of the goods, i.e. also independently of the amount of water brought into the dryer with the goods.

Abstract: One or more dye fixation combs are mounted within a high temperature dye fixation steamer housing downstream from the yarn dyeing device and a post steamer and upstream of a coiler which places the yarn in coil form onto a conveyor for subsequent operations in a dye line. The yarn is fed in warp form through the high temperature steamer. Each comb has a series of spaced apart fingers extending from the body of the comb. The body of the comb is hollow and defines a conduit. Between each pair of fingers at the location of the comb body is a root having an orifice communicating with the conduit. A strand of yarn is directed through each root guided by a pair of support rods, one of which is upstream of the comb and the other of which is downstream of the comb. The yarn is under tension and is directed against the outlet of the orifice. A source of superheated steam is supplied to the conduit so that each yarn strand as it moves in warp form through the steamer is impinged upon by steam above 212.degree. F.

Abstract: In a washing method, a web of textile goods is wetted with a washing-active liquid and the liquid is caused to foam by steam which is blown at high pressure into a back side of the web of goods with a pile on the front side. The steam is discharged from a nozzle slot that extends transversely across the web of goods. The nozzle directs the steam against the web and through it. The foam which then suddenly forms is then drawn off by a vacuum or suction together with the liquid still in the pile from the pile side of the web.

Abstract: A process for treatment of a web by means of impingement by high velocity gaseous fluid is provided. The process constitutes the provision of a web to two separate treatment zones. In the first treatment zone the web is subjected to the imposition of high velocity gaseous fluid substantially tangential to the web and in the opposite direction of travel by the web through the treatment zone, such that a series of saw-tooth waves are formed in and move along the web in the opposite direction of travel by the web. In the second conditioning zone, the same type imposition of high velocity gaseous fluid to the web occurs with the gas streams and the resultant saw-tooth waves forced in the same direction as the travel of the web. The two zones are separated by an area of high tension on the web. An apparatus for carrying out the process is also provided.

Abstract: A first yarn (21) undergoes a pretreatment process (22) for saturation with a pretreatment solution. In the pretreatment process, the first yarn is supplied to continuously travel through a first bath (100.sub.2) and a second bath (100.sub.3) of the pretreatment solution. The first bath has a volume (V.sub.2) which is less than a volume of the second bath (V.sub.3). Between the first and second baths the pretreatment solution is impressed into the continuously moving first yarn. After the second bath only excess pretreatment solution is removed from the moving yarn, thereby keeping the yarn saturated when it enters a heat treatment (42) for locking the pretreatment solution into the yarn. The first yarn can be subsequently dyed in the same operation or maintain its original appearance (either colored or non-colored). The first yarn can be a warp yarn or weft yarn which, together with either a second yarn (weft or warp yarn, treated or untreated), is woven into a fabric piece (26).

Abstract: A fabric treatment apparatus for the treatment of a textile fabric, over the full width, with a fluid, which comprises at least one fabric treatment means provided with side walls which form a treatment path which allows fabric to pass through at full width while surrounding it at a narrow spacing and at least one treatment fluid blowing means constructed on at least a section of the side walls which can blow a treatment fluid into the treatment path to cover the entire width of the fabric passing through the treatment path, wherein the narrow spacing of the treatment path is 30 mm or less, and both ends of the treatment path are open to the surrounding atmosphere which is not pressurized. It efficiently performs various treatments on fabric including washing, desizing, scouring, fluff removal, resin impregnation, drying, dewatering, feeling adjustment and dyeing.

Abstract: A continuous and uninterrupted process for knitting a plurality of cylindrical blanks, automatically transferring the knit blanks sequentially to a shrink apparatus, continuously shrinking the blanks for a predetermined period of time, and automatically transferring the shrunken blanks from the shrink apparatus to a remote location. The invention also includes an apparatus for carrying out the process having a shrink apparatus with a blank input conduit, a blank output conduit, a plurality of heating chambers, and means for transferring knitted tubular blanks from knitting machines to heating chambers. A heat source transfers heat to the heating chambers to heat and shrink the blanks, and an associated component automatically transfers the shrunken blanks to a remote location.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for finish processing of knitted fabric. Fabric, supplied in substantially dry condition and in generally flat form, is directed through an open bottom, vertically oriented steam chamber, constantly supplied with fully saturated steam at atmospheric pressure. Upon exiting the steam chamber, the knitted fabric is laterally distended to a predetermined width, and then subjected to finish processing, such as calendering or compacting. A sensing device in the steam chamber maintains a steam-air interface slightly above the open bottom of the chamber. More effective moisturizing of the fabric is accomplished, enabling the steaming operation to be performed prior to the spreading operation, without compromising the finish processing operations. Improved performance is realized, along with extraordinary savings in operating costs.

Abstract: A system for applying textile treatment compositions to textile materials. A conduit member is provided which includes a passageway having a first end, a second end, and a medial portion with a constricted (narrowed) region. The passageway may include at least one baffle having an opening therethrough. A yarn strand is then moved through the passageway. A textile treatment composition (a sizing agent or dye) dissolved in a carrier medium (a supercritical fluid or liquified gas) is thereafter introduced into the constricted region, preferably at an acute angle relative to the passageway. The carrier medium expands inside the passageway which causes delivery of the treatment composition to the yarn. The treated yarn then passes through the baffle (if used) which facilitates drying of the yarn. During this process, a carrier gas can be introduced into the passageway to ensure the production of a smooth, dry product.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for treating fabric articles containing cellulosic material to provide control shrinkage and durable-press properties for the fabric includes a system for exposing the fabric to an aerosol mist that uniformly supplies a liquid cellulosic cross linking agent and moisture to the fabric. Optionally, a liquid catalyst can be incorporated in the aerosol mist, whereby each droplet of the aerosol mist contains liquid cellulosic cross linking agent, moisture and catalyst promoting cross linking agent. Exposure of the fabric to the aerosol mist containing moisture, cross linking agent and catalyst, the fabric is cross linked at an elevated temperature and subsequently cleaned of cross linking chemicals. The fabric can also be treated using an aerosol mist containing other liquid chemical agents.

Abstract: A modified steamer (D) comprising a heatable conduit (5), through which a substrate (S) can be introduced into the steamer (D) so that the substrate (S) can be preheated directly prior to contact with the steam.

Abstract: A device for continuous treatment of sheet material or the the like includes a permeable drum for wet or dry treatment of textile material, paper or other permeably materials of a certain width having a normal perforated sheet metal drum jacket, upon which sheet metal strips extending longitudinally over the length of the drum are welded at a spacing from one another. The sheet metal strips improve the uniform ventilation of the material lying externally on the a screen mesh covering on the edges of the sheet metal strips and in addition increase the resistance of the drum to bulging.

Abstract: Machine for the control and boarding of stockings and tights with automatic loading and unloading of material, comprising a circular transfer type base 1 carrier for the forms 2, which can be fixed with foot inclined between approximately 5 and 15 degrees in relation to its longitudinal axis or articulated with leg extendable in width and pivoting foot 17, and a series of functional stations through which these forms successively pass, the stockings being subjected firstly to a steaming treatment in a double chamber autoclave 7 and to drying in a hot air kiln 8 divided into two parts by inner gates 35, the stockings being deposited directly on to the forms without the intervention of the intermediate transporting elements from the loading supports 13 where they are positioned by hand by the operator.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for treating fabric articles containing cellulosic material to provide control shrinkage and durable-press properties for the fabric includes a system for exposing the fabric to an aerosol mist that uniformly supplies a liquid cellulosic cross linking agent and moisture to the fabric. Optionally, a liquid catalyst can be incorporated in the aerosol mist, whereby each droplet of the aerosol mist contains liquid cellulosic cross linking agent, moisture and catalyst promoting cross linking agent. Exposure of the fabric to the aerosol mist containing moisture, cross linking agent and catalyst, the fabric is cross linked at an elevated temperature and subsequently cleaned of cross linking chemicals. The fabric can also be treated using an aerosol mist containing other liquid chemical agents.

Abstract: A permeable sheet-metal drum for the wet or dry treatment of textile material, paper or other permeable material of a certain width comprises a normal perforated sheet-metal drum body, on which, along the length of the drum body, projecting sheet-metal strips are attached at a distance from one another. The attachment is achieved by means of bolts or rivets which are inserted into a transverse flange of each metal strip which is perforated like the perforations of the drum and extends perpendicular to each of the sheet-metal strips. The sheet-metal strips increase the drum's resistance to denting and improve the uniform ventilation of the textile or like material lying externally on the edges of the sheet-metal strips on a screen mesh covering.

Abstract: A permeable drum for wet or dry treatment of textile material, paper or such permeable materials of a certain width comprises narrow sheet metal strips or narrow webs. The sheet metal strips extend in an axially parallel direction. Connector members between the sheet metal strips are aligned in the peripheral direction. The connector members, also serving as spacers, are of a one-piece design and connect to adjacent sheet metal strips. Secure connection of the spacers to the sheet metal strips is effected by screws. Radially inward beneath the inner edges of the strips is a sheet metal jacket, provided with apertures, having its axis arranged in parallel to a longitudinal axis of the permeable drum. This additional sheet metal jacket causes a certain dynamic pressure of the air flowing through the permeable drum, so that the treatment result is rendered more uniform. Furthermore, the precision of rotation of the permeable drum construction is increased.

Abstract: Textile webs that are to be dyed, printed, or otherwise finished must be fed to such a treatment process in a clean condition. For continuous cleaning without large apparatus and without environmental impact, the pile of the textile web is saturated with a liquid containing washing-active substances and compounds which are caused to foam under the effects of heat especially under steam. After steaming, the foam that is produced in the steam for cleaning is vacuumed away with the contaminants it contains.

Abstract: In the case of an arrangement for the continuous heat setting of yarns, which are guided by means of transport belts into, and then out of, a heat setting chamber using superheated steam, at least one central mast is provided which is equipped with several circulating transport belts, arranged in polygonal form when viewed in cross section. At least one yarn is wound around the central mast and the transport belts in controlled loops. The transport belts are themselves subdivided into circulating belt sections, which are arranged consecutively at transfer points, the transfer points being arranged directly upstream and/or downstream of the heat setting chamber.

Abstract: In a full-width washing machine for a steam-permeable textile width of fabric, an injection device for steam is provided on one side the width of fabric, and on the other side, opposite this device, a suction device is provided, which can generate a partial vacuum of at least 0.2 bar. The exit opening of the injection device and the entry opening of the suction device extend over the entire width of the width of fabric. The width of fabric is guided through and between the injection device and the suction device. Steam is injected into the width of fabric and driven through the width of fabric and extracted on the other side, together with the residues which have been dissolved out of the fabric.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for heating cellulosic pulp in a pipe including fittings mounted on the outer surface of the pipe, and steam pipes connected to the fittings to supply steam thereto, the pipe including a number of apertures at locations corresponding to the fittings so that the steam can pass therethrough.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the continuous pretreatment of a long cloth produced commercially in completely gaseous system, in which, by utilizing the combination of a desizing and scouring process in a low temperature plasma atmosphere and a bleaching process in an atmosphere of ozone and ultraviolet ray radiation, and thus entirely no application of liquid system.

Abstract: The machine comprises: two or more modules, each having two containers and each container having two vertical vessels with respective open upper ends; a bottom portion places the vessels in communication with each other. Each module has two, alternately operating, hydraulic fabric drive means, situated above the open upper ends of the vessels; for each module a pumping means draws liquor from the containers, forces it through a filter and sends it to the hydraulic drive means. A fan blows air to a guide means for leading the fabric from one container to another and the guide means is provided at the top thereof with a cylindrical configuration having a horizontal generating line allowing the air through and forming an air cushion between the fabric and the guide means.

Abstract: A device for reducing the consumption of urea and/or hygroscopic chemical substances, in paste materials for printing cotton, viscose and the like fabrics, includes, upstream of a steaming chamber, a pre-moistening chamber, into which there is introduced saturated steam as well as, in a continuous manner, a printed fabric material. This printed fabric material is caused to pass, for at least a length thereof, through the pre-moistening chamber and, for at least a length thereof, through environment air, in order to be cooled, and then being immediately again introduced into the pre-moistening chamber.

Abstract: In a steamer for the steaming of a web of textile material laden with liquid supplied by an applicator device, steam is continuously fed to the steamer. The quantity of steam fed to the steamer is calculated in dependence upon the amount of liquid previously applied to the web and accurately corresponds to the amount of steam necessary in order to heat the web of material to the steaming temperature.

Abstract: A system for the processing of any substrates, masses, and materials, using a plurality of multifunctional workstations in numerous variations and combinations to obtain a huge range of capabilities for the use of stacking multipliers, gentle internal processing, gravity drives, and free generation of electricity.

Abstract: A method of dyeing a webbing of a seat belt device having a step of padding a dye to a raw material for a webbing and a subsequent step of introducing the webbing into a hot blow furnace and color developing, wherein a webbing in a moistened state by padding of the dye is introduced into a hot blow furnace and drying and color development are conducted in the hot blow furnace.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for transfer printing a design on warp yarns in a warp and weft fabric by applying a roll of transfer paper carrying a dye design to a moving web of warp yarns. The speed of the web and paper are controlled and heat is applied to transfer the design to the warp yarns. The paper and completed cloth are then rewound.

Abstract: An automatic winder having a steam setting apparatus in which a steam setter for steaming bobbins is disposed along winding units behind a winder body in a system connecting an automatic winder for rewinding spinning bobbins to a fine spinning frame including a multitude of spindles for producing spinning bobbins, and a drying-holding line is provided subsequently to the steam setter.

Abstract: An oxidation intensifier apparatus for continuous warp-chain indigo dyeing machines for dyeing a plurality of adjacent spaced parallel warp threads passing in a traveling path through a plurality of dyeing and squeezing units includes a first oxidation intensifier unit (10A) on one side of said traveling path, a second oxidation intensifier unit on the other side of said traveling path between two dyeing and squeezing units (I and II), and a fan (19) in each unit for blowing air onto opposite sides of the warp threads passing between the units. Each oxidation intensifier unit has an inlet on which the fan (19) is mounted, a diffuser (22) having an air inlet (21) adjacent the output side (20) of the fan and a diffuser outlet (23) in adjacent spaced relationship to the traveling warp threads (12). Each diffuser may contain in its interior a deflector (25) and/or a grille-type conveyor (26) to assure uniform distribution of the air delivered from the fan to the traveling warp threads.

Abstract: A washing unit includes several individual washing machines that adjoin the ager of a continuous bleaching installation. The washing machines immediately following the ager are operated in a co-current flow manner and receive between 10%-50% of the washing liquor conveyed through the remaining washing machines, which are operated in a counter-flow manner.

Abstract: The fabric (1), which is pre-treated wet and is supplied in strand form, is inflated to form a balloon (15, 15', 15", 15"') by means of a gaseous medium, is then combined again to form a strand and in strand form is guided through an overflow pipe (17, 17', 17", 17"'). Subsequently, these process steps are repeated a plurality of times in analogous sequence.

Abstract: The inner wall of the ceiling of a steam-filled treatment chamber is made of plastic and has a relief structure with peaks that face the treatment chamber. The spacing between the peaks is smaller than the normal drop diameter, i.e., is smaller than 1 mm. On the side of the inner wall of the ceiling facing away from the treatment chamber, an air gap is provided and maintained by distance pieces. A heat-insulation layer is arranged outside of the air gap.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuous fabric decatizing, comprising a cylindrical drum, the outer lateral surface of which is covered with a sleeve of textile material about which the fabric is fed, the cylindrical drum and the sleeve being at least partially covered and embraced externally by an endless under-piece of textile material arranged so that at least one portion of the under-piece maintains the fabric in contact with the sleeve, the rotary drum being perforated and supported on a fixed coaxial inner cylinder having a diameter less than the drum and being maintained spaced therefrom by radial wall extensions which are positioned within the portion of the lateral surface of the drum in which the fabric is maintained in contact with the sleeve, and are connected together to define a chamber containing an atmosphere of steam under pressure fed from the outside of the fixed cylinder, and a subsequent forced suction treatment chamber.

Abstract: A device for heat treatment, in particular for steaming of spools, cops and cones, based on an elongated, height-adjustable steaming vessel (2), arranged below, and parallel to, spools (15) suspended in a row. By being moved into the steaming vessel (2), the spools (15) can be unlatched and, after closing of a lid (7), heat treated.Alternatively, a closed, conduit-like steaming vessel can be included in the material flow of the spools, permitting steaming in the throughfeed mode.The dwell times of the cops after steaming are largely predeterminable. Also, the space requirements of the equipment are minimal.

Abstract: In the crimping process the yarns (1) are introduced continuously into a crimping machine (3) in which they are subjected to a compression which has the effect of crimping them.Before being introduced into the crimping machine (3) the yarns (1) are subjected to a presteaming operation in a chamber (6).Use especially for improving the bulk of the yarns before they are crimped.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously drying and shrinking lengths of textile material (111) comprises a plurality of chambers (21 to 44), in which the textile material (111) is sucked through an inlet by means of drying air and carried along a treatment path to an outlet. The textile material is advanced to the inlet by means of a rotating winch. The chambers (21 to 44) are interconnected in series providing a treatment path for the textile material (111). The textile material is carried in sequence from the outlet of one chamber to the inlet of the succeeding chamber. The chambers (21 to 44) are arranged in succeeding, mutually separated groups (21 to 27, 28 to 35, 36 to 43, and 44), each group comprising an air feeding device (90) feeding heated drying air substantially to all its inlets (50), said air feeding device receiving air from all the succeeding groups.

Abstract: An apparatus for the dry treatment of a fabric in which an open width fabric is caused to move alternately between an inlet pile and an outlet pile through a duct in which there are currents of air of an appropriate temperature causing the said alternate movements. The fabric is supplied gradually to the inlet pile and is gradually withdrawn from the outlet pile. The apparatus comprises chambers for the said piles and blower and heating means for the air currents.