Abstract: A fabric superior in anti-drape stiffness, stiffness and soft handle, which is formed using a spun yarn comprising regenerated fibers having an average polymerization degree of not less than 400 and a modified cross-section, in a proportion of at least 20% by weight of the yarn, wherein at least one regenerated fiber from among the regenerated fibers of said fabric is split and/or fibrilar. According to the present invention, a fabric having a dry touch, which is superior in anti-drape stiffness, stiffness and soft handle, and a method for manufacture thereof are provided.

Abstract: A process for printing and dyeing sheetlike fiber materials with anionic dyes comprisesa) first applying to the sheetlike fiber material an aqueous solution containing a fixing alkali and a compound which contains a primary, secondary or tertiary amino group or a quaternary ammonium group, which may each also be part of a heterocycle, by using a printing process, thenb) subjecting the sheetlike fiber material to a fixing treatment to modify the sheetlike fiber material, and finally and optionallyc) dyeing the modified sheetlike fiber material one or more times by a customary exhaust or padding method.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and related dye compositions for dyeing textiles which operates at atmospheric pressures, is open to the atmosphere, and does not require the steaming of the textile to set or fix the dye to the textile; specifically, a multi-temperature textile dyeing method which achieves a more complete and even dyeing of the textile in a shorter period of time.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ink-jet printing process comprising at least the steps of:(a) successively applying, as ink droplets, at least two inks of different colors to a cloth to form a color-mixed portion;(b) subjecting the cloth to a heat treatment to fix dyes contained in the inks to the cloth; and(c) washing the cloth to remove unfixed dyes from the cloth,wherein the inks comprise water, an organic solvent and individual reactive dyes different from each other in reaction rate, and the volume of a droplet of the ink containing a slower-reacting dye is made smaller upon the application of the inks.

Abstract: A method of dyeing polypropylene fiber to create areas of different color on the fiber. A first dye solution containing a disperse dye and a dye-promoting agent is applied to substantially the entire surface of the fiber to cover the fiber with a first color. Thereafter, and while the fiber surface is still wet with the first dye solution, a second dye solution containing a disperse dye of a second color is applied only to selected discontinuous areas of the fiber. The second dye solution displaces the first dye solution in those areas of the fiber surface to which the second dye solution is applied. Then, the fiber is subjected to an elevated temperature high enough, and for a period of time sufficient, to fix the dyes in the fiber. Preferably, the second dye solution is more viscous than the first dye solution. After the dye fixation step, the fiber is scoured to remove excess dye. If desired, the second dye solution also contains a dye-promoting agent.

Abstract: Mat and rough endless sheetlike, ribbon-shaped or filiform polymeric products, preferably natural-fiber-like mat and rough textile products of chemical fiber materials, in particular of synthetic fiber materials, or mat and rough polymer films with low transparency are produced by contacting endless sheetlike, ribbon-shaped or filiform polymeric products with fine particles of organic or inorganic solid matter. This gives the textile structures a rough, woolly, soft feel and they are mat, while films become rough and mat and have a low transparency.

Abstract: In opaquing and tinting a contact lens, an opaquing medium is deposited on the lens anterior surface as discrete randomly sized, randomly positioned droplets from a fine mist spray of the medium so that the ultimately formed opaque covering on the lens will correspond in appearance with the random droplet pattern. Mist spray apparatus also is provided.

Abstract: For providing a vertical line marking on the side of a pile of cut out fabric members in order to provide a mark on the edge of all these members it is customary to brand a line mark into the side of the pile by means of a vertical branding wire or edge. For avoiding a number of associated drawbacks, a marking member is used which includes an axially slotted tube placed with a slot thereof engaging the pile side. The tube is connected with an injector for injecting into the tube a pulse of pressurized air holding a dyestuff powder, which is thus exhausted through the slot and into the pile side so as to intrude into the edge region of all the single fabric members and thereby provide a visible marking. The upper end of the tube receives a stopper piston having at its lower end a foot member projecting outwardly through the slot so as to be engageable with the top side of the pile and thus limit the operative length of the slot to the actual height of the pile.

Abstract: Textile fabrics are dyed in open widths in a closed, heated environment by spraying a heated dye composition containing a dyestuff dispersed in a non-aqueous, high-boiling solvent, without the dye applicator directly contacting the fabric, directly onto the fabric. The sprayed fabric is held under transverse tension in a heated (350.degree. to 450.degree. F.) environment and further heated while the sprayed dye dispersion migrates, penetrates thoroughly through the fabric and levels substantially evenly across the width of the fabric. Fabrics are thus simultaneously uniformly dyed and uniformly heatset. Apparatus for conducting the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: Textile fabrics containing blends of synthetic fibers and cellulosic fibers are dyed in a continuous process such that the fibers of each class are substantially colored and a union dyeing is obtained. The method comprises continuously impregnating the fabric with a dyebath composition comprising a premetallized dyestuff and a reactive resin. After impregnation, the fabric is subjected to a temperature of from 280.degree. to 400.degree. F. to dry the fabric and to cure the dyebath composition on the fabric.

Abstract: Process for preparing ozone-fast dyeings on synthetic polyamide fibre materials from aqueous liquor with anthraquinone dyes which comprises using at least one anthraquinone dye which contains one or two fibre-reactive groups and one or two sulfo groups.The process according to the invention is suitable for dyeing synthetic polyamide materials producing with the monosulfoanthraquinone or disulfoanthraquinone dyes which contain one or two fibre-reactive groups level dyeings having good fastness properties, in particular good ozone fastness.

Abstract: A waterless dip dye composition for non-textile and general-utility articles comprises an aromatic ester of the formula ArCOOR.sub.2, ArCOO--R.sub.1 --OOCAr or (ArCOO).sub.z --R.sub.3, wherein R.sub.1 is alkylene of 2-8 carbon atoms or polyoxyalkylene of the formula --C.sub.r H.sub.2r (OC.sub.r H.sub.2r).sub.s, in which r is 2 or 3 and s is 1 to 15; R.sub.2 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or alkenyl of 8-30 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is the residue of a polyhydric alcohol having z hydroxyl groups; Ar is substituted or unsubstituted mono- or bicyclic aryl of up to 15 carbon atoms and z is 3-6, admixed with at least 0.5% by weight of a dyeing assistant agent and an organic colorant.A process for coloring non-textile and general-utility articles, fabricated from polyester, polyamide, polyurethane, acrylic, halogenated polyolefin or epoxy plastic, comprises exposing an article to the foregoing compositions, maintained at a temperature from about 100.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous/organic or purely organic solutions of anionic dyes, the principal feature of which solutions is that they contain the dye or dyes, dissolved in a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 monoalkyl ether of propylene glycol, or of butylene glycol, or in a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 carboxylic acid ester thereof, or in a mixture of these solvents. Such dyestuff solutions are storage stable and are especially suitable for spray dyeing leather.

Abstract: Cellulosic textile material is dyed with substantive dyes or preferably with reactive dyes. Dyeing is carried out by applying to the cellulosic material, by a non-pad method, an aqueous dye liquor which contains, in addition to the dye, a graft polymer which is obtained from an adduct of an alkylene oxide, preferably propylene oxide, with an at least trihydric aliphatic alcohol, e.g. glycerol, and acrylamide or methacrylamide. The cellulosic material is then subjected to a heat treatment, e.g. by steaming or with microwaves, or is preferably stored cold, to fix the dyes.This dyeing process affords dyeings with excellent penetration of the fabric and with level depth of shade from edge to edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for protecting keratinous material, in particular woollen textiles, from attack by pests that feed on keratin, in particular moth and beetle larvae, which composition contains, as active ingredient combination, a specifically substituted 5-(pyridyloxyphenylcarbamoyl)barbituric acid or a salt thereof and a synthetic pyrethroid, as well as to a process comprising the use of this active ingredient combination for providing said material with a protective finish against attack by pests that feed on keratin.

Abstract: A process is described for spray-drying readily water-soluble dyes and fluorescent brighteners from a saturated aqueous solution which contains undissolved dye or fluorescent brightener in a ratio between dissolved and undissolved matter of 1:9 to 9:1.The free-flowing dye or brightener granulates obtained in this process are distinguished by high bulk density, abrasion resistance and dimensional stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to dyestuff granulates which comprise at least one water-insoluble dye, an anionic dispersant and optionally other auxiliaries, which granulates contain as essential component at least one amphoteric surfactant. Such granulates have, inter alia, excellent cold water dispersibility and good wettability. They are used for preparing dyebaths, padding liquors or printing pastes for dyeing and printing textile material.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid dye formulations which, in addition to containing at least one anionic dye, at least one anionic dispersant, a non-ionic emulsifier and optionally further ingredients, contains 0.1 to 10% by weight, based on the final formulation, of a quaternary ammonium salt of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 alkyl or C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 alkenyl group, each of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, and An.sup..crclbar. is an anion.Such formulations, which have good cold water solubility, are suitable for dyeing or printing textile material e.g. of wool or polyamide.

Abstract: A natural, edible dye, characterized by particular infrared and ultraviolet spectra and a method for its production, in which cell walls of the skins of colored beans of the genus Phaseolus, such as black beans, are destroyed, the released dye is extracted with water or an aqueous solution of a weak organic acid after weak acidulation, the obtained extract is separated from the skin residues, and the solution is concentrated and dried. The dye is used, in particular, for coloring foodstuffs and snack foods, beverages, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, and for coloring textiles, paper and leather.

Abstract: A method of dyeing yarns is provided wherein a single yarn or a web of parallel yarns is passed through a falling stream of liquid dyestuff which is substantially at boiling temperature when it contacts the yarn. The falling stream may be interrupted intermittently or may be traversed to and fro of the yarn to dye the yarn intermittently. Apparatus for conducting the method is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing or printing a flat form textile substrate which comprises applying onto the substrate an aqueous dyeing or printing liquor having a viscosity below 500 cps and comprising a synthetic thickener precursor which contains carboxylic acid groups in free acid form, the substrate having been pretreated by depositing thereon a solution of a basic compound, the dyeing or printing liquor being converted on contact with the pretreated substrate into a gel having a viscosity from 3,000 to 60,000 cps.

Abstract: Process for the production of granular mixtures of vat dyestuffs and/or disperse dyestuffs, characterized in that liquid or pasty, finished formulations of two or more vat dyestuffs and/or disperse dyestuffs are spray-dried together to form granules.

Abstract: A method of dyeing a tufted pile carpet on location. The method comprises the steps of spraying a dye liquor onto the pile of the carpet, spraying a sealer onto the pile of the carpet to fix the dye therein and drying the carpet.