Abstract: The present invention relates to new azo dyes, a process for their preparation, and their use for dyeing or printing fibrous materials, to produce materials with brownish shades.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dyes of the formula (I) in which R1 to R10, D1 and D2 are defined as given in claim 1, a process for preparing them, and their use for dyeing and printing hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing materials.

Abstract: Reactive dye mixtures comprising at least one red dyeing dye and at least one blue, yellow, orange or brown dyeing dye and their use in methods for the dichromatic or trichromatic dyeing or printing of cellulosic fiber materials are described. The reactive dye mixtures yield dyeings or prints having good reproducibility and good all-round fastness properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dye mixtures which comprise at least one dye of the formula (I) and at least one dye of the formula (II) in which R1, R2, R3, and X are defined as stated in claim 1, to processes for their preparation, and to their use.

Abstract: A composition comprising (a) a betaine of formula wherein R1 is a monovalent radical of an aliphatic C4-C30-hydrocarbon, R2 and R3 independently of one another represent C1-C12alkyl and X and Y independently of one another denote a bivalent radical of an aliphatic C1-C12-hydrocarbon, (b) a quaternary ammonium salt of formula (2) wherein R4 is a monovalent radical of an aliphatic C4-C30-hydrocarbon, R5, R6 and R7 independently of one another represent C1-C12alkyl, C5-C24aryl or C6-C30aralkyl, A? is halogenide, nitrate, hydrogensulfate or sulfonate, and (c) an alkoxylated fatty alcohol, is suitable as shade enhancer for the EL portion in PA/EL blends in the dyeing process using dark shade dyes.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) a process for their preparation and their use for dyeing and/or printing organic substrates are described.

Abstract: A method for producing pantyhose and other nylon or spandex hosiery with a long-lasting aloe finish is provided. A first step of the method is to place the pantyhose in a dye tub with a quantity of dye mix and ammonia sulfate. The contents of the dye tub are then heated until the pores in the nylon fibers of the pantyhose open and accept the dye molecules. A color fix is then added to the dye tub along with an acid substitute for creating a strong bond between the dye molecules and the nylon fibers. A softening mix containing a cationic nylon softener and a diluted silicone softener is then applied to the pantyhose. Lastly, an aloe finish containing a silicone micro-emulsion is added to the dye tub followed by another quantity of acid substitute for creating a strong bond between the aloe finish and the nylon fibers of the pantyhose.

Abstract: The present invention provides dye mixtures containing a dye of the formula (I) and a dye of the formulae (II) where Z is —CH?CH2 or —CH2CH2Z1 and Z1 is hydroxyl or an alkali-eliminable group; and M is hydrogen, an alkali metal or one equivalent of an alkaline earth metal. The invention also relates to a process for their preparation and their use.

Abstract: In a deep dyeing process of a polyamide (PA) including Nylon 4, Nylon 6, Nylon 46, Nylon 66, Nylon 7, Nylon 8, Nylon 9, Nylon 610, Nylon 1010, Nylon 11, Nylon 12, Nylon 13, Nylon 612, Nylon 9T, Nylon 13, MC Nylon, Nylon MXD6, and all polyamide derivatives, and a polyolefin (PO) including ethylene copolymer, propylene copolymer and their derivatives, a compatibilizer precursor is used for modifying the polyamide and polyolefin of an amino, hydroxyl or epoxy group containing chemical, and then a reactive dye and/or an acid dye is used for dyeing the polyamide and polyolefin, so that the dyed polyamide and polyolefin have excellent dye fastness, light fastness, rubbing fastness, washing fastness and low-temperature dyeability to overcome the shortcomings of conventional nylon fibers including a poor dyeing effect, a non-level dyeing quality, a high dyeing temperature (100° C. to 120° C.) and a high cost.

Abstract: A process for producing a solid dispersion comprising a resin and a functional compound dispersed therein, which comprises: kneading a powdery functional compound together with deionized water while gradually introducing the deionized water; adding a resin and, according to need, an additive to the mixture; subsequently heating and kneading the resultant mixture in a vessel which has an atmosphere causing the resin to soften at a temperature not higher than the boiling point of the deionized water and which has been tightly closed according to need so as to function like a pressure cooker to thereby disperse the functional compound into the softened resin; and kneading the resultant dispersion with heating at ordinary pressure or a reduced pressure to remove the water by vaporization.

Abstract: A process for producing a synthetic fiber composition with reclaimed post consumer carpet yarn, wherein face yarn is shaved from post consumer carpet using a shaving device to provide shaved face yarn, the shaved face yarn is reduced in size, contaminants are removed using mechanical screeners, the shave face yarn is melt filtered, and then fiber spun.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) a process for their preparation and their use for dyeing and/or printing organic substrates are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric articles that are colored using an unformulated heat stable black, blue or violet dye during melt processing, for example a melt spinning process. The process eliminates the need for acid bath dyeing of high melt polymeric materials. The polymeric articles are for example polyester or polyamide.

Abstract: A method of dyeing or printing textile fiber materials, which comprises bringing the fiber material into contact with (a) at least one reactive dye containing at least one anionic group, (b) at least one compound which reduces the ionic character of the anionic group, and (c) at least one nucleophilic compound, yields dyeings or prints having deep hues and very good fastness properties.

Abstract: A method is provided for dyeing a nonwoven fabric comprising a blend of fibers to a single color shade. The method includes selecting a nonwoven fabric formed of a blend of polyester and nylon fibers, where the polyester fibers comprise about X percent by weight of the fabric and the nylon fibers comprise about Y percent by weight of the fabric. A single bath is formulated having about X percent by weight disperse dye and about Y percent by weight acid dye, adjusted for the desired color shade/depth. The nonwoven fabric is then dyed to obtain a dyed fabric having a single color shade of at least Grade 4 when measured in accordance with AATCC Test Method 153 and a colorfastness of at least Grade 4 when measured in accordance with AATCC Test Method 61.

Abstract: A method of dyeing or printing synthetic polyamide fiber materials, wherein (a) the fiber material is dyed or printed with at least one reactive dye, and (b) the dyed or printed fiber material is subjected to after-treatment with a reducing agent, the fiber material not being treated with polycondensable or polymerizable compounds for fixing the dye on the fiber, results in dyeings and printings that are distinguished by good fastness properties.

Abstract: Dyed yarns typically have inferior color fastness compared with pigmented yarns. However, dyeing offers a virtually infinite selection of colors, flexibility and more uniformity than constructions of pigmented yarns in residential carpet and other yarn applications, such as apparel. It has been found that relatively small amounts of pigment (10 to 1000 ppm) incorporated into polymeric fibers, and particularly nylon fibers used in carpets, creates lightly pigmented yarns which, when overdyed, are highly uniform and have a higher degree of apparent dye light fastness compared to normal dyed yarns. This effect is observable for both anionic and cationic polyamide polymers, and dyeing of these slightly pigmented yarns can be conducted to produce yarns of almost any color of greater depth than the base yarn.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of formula (1): wherein R1, is optionally substituted C1-C4 alkyl, R2 is halogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy or sulfo, Z1 is a radical of formula —SO2—Y (2a), —CO—NH—(CH2)K—SO2—Y (2b), —NH—CO—CH(Hal)—CH2—Hal (2c) —NH—CO—C(Hal)?CH2 or (2d) wherein Hal is chlorine or bromine, Y is vinyl or a radical —CH2CH2—U and U is a group removable under alkaline conditions, k is the number 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, n is the number 0, 1 or 2 and m is the number 0 or 1, are suitable for dyeing or printing cellulose-containing fibre materials, preferably natural or synthetic polyamide fibre materials, and produce, with a high colour yield, dyeings and prints having good fastness properties

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims as optical brighteners as well as to new mixtures of optical brighteners.

Abstract: A method of improving the resistance of dyes on natural or synthetic polyamnide fiber materials to the action of ozone and NOx, which comprises treating the fiber material, before, during or after dyeing, with a liquor comprising a terpolymer containing structural repeating units of formulae (I), (II) and (III) in which R is a radical of formula (IV) wherein A1 and A2 are independently of one another a direct bond, C1–C8alkylene or —CO—NH—C1–C8alkylene, E is vinyl or —OSH3H and n denotes 0 or 1.

Abstract: A dye composition, which comprising: a monoazo dye of the formula and a disazo dye of the formula (II) wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, Y, K, D are defined in this document ; these kinds of dye composition have good stability and build-up. The dye composition are suitable for dyeing and printing of materials containing cellulose fibers, such as cotton, artificial cotton, linen, and artificial linen, or synthetic polyamide, such as wool, silk, and nylon etc.

Abstract: The present invention employs the use of nanotechnology to textile coloration. The textiles so produced have good fastness and greatly reduce environmental concerns. The present invention provides nanoparticle processed textiles, formulations and methods for producing them.

Abstract: A method of dyeing a fabric is provided. The method includes removing folds from the fabric, spraying a dye on a first side of the fabric, and exposing the fabric to a migration and fixation process prior to the dye drying on the first side so that the dye migrates from the first side to a second side of the fabric and reacts with and affixes to a component of the fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for removing excess dye from dyed and/or printed materials, such as, textile materials dyed with disperse dyes, by treating a dyed or printed material with an esterase. The improvements resulting form the present invention include, for example, improvements in the washfastness, the wetfastness, the crockfastness, sublimation, and/or the quality of the color, such as, brightness, of dyed and/or printed materials. The present invention also relates to methods for printing or dyeing a material by dyeing or printing the material with a combination of a dye that is affected by esterase treatment and a dye that is not affected by esterase treatment, and after dyeing or printing the material, discharging residual dye by treating the material with an esterase.

Abstract: A reactive dye compound comprising: (a) at least one chromophore moiety; (b) at least one nitrogen-containing heterocycle; (c) a linking group to link each chromophore moiety to each nitrogen-containing heterocycle; characterised in that at least one nitrogen-containing heterocycle is substituted with at least one Y group wherein Y is a phosphonate or a borate derivative. The compounds herein have high Exhaustion Values (E), high Fixation Values (F) and high Efficiency Values (T) and show significant improvements in terms of reducing spent dyestuff in effluent, increasing dye affinity to the substrate, increasing the dye-substrate covalent bonding, increasing the ability to dye substrates at room temperature, decreasing the amount of dye that is removed during the post dyeing “soaping off process” and therefore simplifying the post dyeing “soaping off process” traditionally associated with dyeing cotton with fibre reactive dyes and reduction of staining of adjacent white fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acid-resistant solutions containing aromatic formaldehyde condensation products having sulfonate and/or carboxylate groups, aliphatic carboxylic acids, aromatic sulfonic acids, and glycol ether solvents, to the preparation thereof, and to their use as leveling agents, dispersants or fastness improvers in textile finishing, as tanning agents for leather, and in the stain resist finishing of textile materials.

Abstract: A modified polyamide polymer having a high amino end group content, with more than 30 percent of the amino end groups being secondary or tertiary amine, dramatically improves the dye bleed performance. The modified polyamide may be prepared by polymerization of polyamide-forming monomers in the presence of a carboxylic acid and a hindered piperidine derivative in amounts sufficient to achieve the high amino end group content.

Abstract: A process for dyeing certain textile fibers, utilizing vat acid dyeing and specific additional (second) reducing agents such as &agr;-hydroxyalkylsulfinic acids, their salts and 1,2,4-trithiolane, resulting in excellent depth of shade and washfastness, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for removing excess dye from dyed and/or printed materials, such as, textile materials dyed with disperse dyes, by treating a dyed or printed material with an esterase. The improvements resulting form the present invention include, for example, improvements in the washfastness, the wetfastness, the crockfastness, sublimation, and/or the quality of the color, such as, brightness, of dyed and/or printed materials. The present invention also relates to methods for printing or dyeing a material by dyeing or printing the material with a combination of a dye that is affected by esterase treatment and a dye that is not affected by esterase treatment, and after dyeing or printing the material, discharging residual dye by treating the material with an esterase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a denim-like clothing mainly including a woven or knitted fabric and having a whitening index of less than or equal to Class 4, which woven or knitted fabric includes ultrafine fibers or fibers capable of forming ultrafine fibers on its surface, and the whitening index is expressed in grey scale for assessing change in color specified in Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS). In preferred embodiments, the denim-like clothing has, for example, the following characteristics: (a) The denim-like clothing has a roughness index of equal to or more than 3 micrometers as determined using a measuring machine, KES-FB4; (b) the ultrafine fibers or the fibers capable of forming ultrafine fibers are ultrafine fibers having a fineness of less than or equal to 0.6 dtex or fibers capable of forming ultrafine fibers having a fineness of less than or equal to 0.

Abstract: A reactive dye compound comprising: (a) at least one chromophore moiety; (b) at least one SO2C2H4 group which is attached to the chromphore moiety either directly via the sulphur atom of the SO2C2H4 group or via a linking group L; characterized in that at least one SO2C2H4 group is substituted on its terminal carbon atom with at least one Y group wherein Y is a phosphonate or borate derivative.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to dyed melamine fabrics and methods for dyeing melamine fabrics. In one arrangement, the fabrics comprise a plurality of melamine fibers, wherein the flame resistant fabric has been dyed through a beam dyeing process in which the fabric has not been mechanically agitated. In one arrangement, the methods comprise the steps of wrapping melamine fabric around a perforated beam of a beam dyeing machine such that several layers of fabric surround the beam, injecting dyebath into the beam so that it penetrates the fabric layers, and circulating the dyebath through the fabric layers until the fabric is dyed to a desired shade.

Abstract: A process for improving the properties of knit fabrics containing bicomponent polyester fibers, by heat-setting the fabrics, while stretched cross-directionally, prior to dyeing, is provided.

Abstract: The effects of ultraviolet induced damage to cationic dyeable nylon fibers dyed at a pH of about 2.5 or less with an acid dye, a premetallized acid dye or a reactive dye are arrested or attenuated by applying to the dyed fibers either before of after exposure to ultraviolet light a neutralizing aqueous solution having a pH of about 7.5 or greater and heating the fibers.

Abstract: Deep black-dyeing dye mixtures comprising a disazo dye conforming to the general formula (1), and one or more disazo dyes conforming to the general formula (2), wherein the amide group is in the 6, 7, or 8 position relative to the hydroxy group and wherein: M, n, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R11, L1, L2, L3 are as defined in claim 1 methods for their preparation and use thereof for dyeing hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing fiber material.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dye composition containing a direct dye A—D═D—B. This hair dye composition has markedly high hair dyeing power, has less color fade over time and undergoes a small change in the color tone of the dye even after storage. A represents any one of the following groups (2) to (8): (in which R1, R4, R5 and R6 each represents H, (substituted) C1-6 alkyl group, etc., R2 and R3 each represents (substituted) C1-6 alkyl group, etc., or form, when taken together with the adjacent C, a cycloalkane ring, Q represents N or group CR′, R7 represents (substituted) aralkyl group or a group CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—OR″, R8 and R9 each represents H, (substituted) C1-6 alkyl, etc., or form, when taken together with the adjacent N, a heterocycle, X− represents an anion, and rings C-I may each have a further substituent or a condensed ring), D represents N or group CR′″, and B represents the residue of a coupling component.

Abstract: This invention relates to dyes of formula wherein R1 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C8alkyl, —NH—CO—C1-C4alkyl or phenyl, R2 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy, —NH—CO—C1-C4alkyl or phenyl, R3 is hydrogen, C1-C8alkyl or phenyl, R4 is hydrogen, halogen or C1-C8alkyl, and X is —CO—, — COO—or —SO2—, and n is the number 1 or 2, to their preparation and to their use for dyeing or printing natural and synthetic materials, in particular synthetic polyamide fibre materials.

Abstract: A firefighter garment including melamine high-heat and flame resistant fibers that have been stock dyed to obtain a desired shade or color. The stock dyed fiber is preferably blended with another fiber and the blend spun, by ring or core spinning, into a yarn for use in a protective fabric. Fabric produced by employing a blend of stock dyed melamine fibers and other high temperature fibers offers numerous cost and performance advantages. The elimination of the damage associated with the piece dyeing process allows the fabric to increase its strength and tear characteristics without affecting its thermal performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the trichromatic dyeing or printing of natural or synthetic polyamide fiber material, which method comprises using at least one blue-dyeing dye of formula wherein X, W, A, B, Q1, Q2 and z are as defined in claim 1 for formula (1), together with at least one red-dyeing dye of formula wherein R, R′, R5, R6, R7, R8 and X1 are as defined in claim 1 for formula (2), and together with at least one yellow- or orange-dyeing dye of formula or of formula wherein R, R′, X2, X3, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15 and R16 are as defined in claim 1 for formulae (3) and (4), and to new acid dyes.

Abstract: Dye mixtures which comprise at least one 1:2 cobalt complex dye of the formazan compound of the formula in which X is substituted or unsubstituted C1-C8alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, furyl or thienyl, R1 and R2 independently of one another are hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C1-C8alkyl, phenyl or naphthyl, m is a number from 1 to 4 and the rings I, II, III and IV may be further substituted, together with at least one anthraquinone dye of the formula (2) as defined in claim 1, or together with at least one 1:2 chromium or 1:2 cobalt complex dye of two identical or different azo compounds from the group comprising the compounds of the formulae (3), (4), (5) and (6) as defined in claim 1; and novel 1:2 cobalt complex formazan dyes. The dye mixtures are particularly suitable for dyeing or printing natural and synthetic polyamide fiber materials, dyeings or prints having good fastnesses being obtained.

Abstract: Colorfastness of cationic dyeable nylon fibers dyed with acid and/or premetalized acid dyes is enhanced and potential water bleed problems can also be overcome by treating the dyed fibers with an acrylic water bleed fixative in conjunction with a traditional cotton water bleed fixative. In a typical procedure, the acrylic fixative is applied first, followed by the nylon fixative or the cotton fixative.

Abstract: A process for improving the colorfastness of dyed thermoplastic textile materials is described. The process involves heatsetting the materials to a temperature which minimizes the amount of semi-crystalline regions, dyeing the material and subjecting it to a reductive clear. The process can be used on a variety of textile materials including fibers, yarns and fabrics. The process is particularly effective in achieving high colorfastness on microdenier products, even when the product is dyed a dark shade. The materials also retain good strength and flexibility characteristics.

Abstract: Dyes of formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, and D1 and D2 are each independently of the other a radical of formula (2)  wherein (R3)0-3 denotes from 0 to 3 identical or different substituents selected from the group halogen, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, carboxy, nitro and sulfo, and X1 is a radical of formula (3a), (3b), (3c), (3d), (3e) or (3f) —SO2—Z  (3a), —NH—CO—(CH2)m—SO2—Z  (3b), —CONH—(CH2)n—SO2—Z  (3c), —NH—CO—CH(Hal)-CH2-Hal  (3d), —NH—CO—C(Hal)=CH2  (3e) or  wherein Y is halogen, T independently thereof has a meaning given for Y or is a non-fiber-reactive substituent or is a fiber-reactive radical of formula (4a), (4b), (4c), (4d) or (4e) —NH—(CH2)2-3—SO2—Z  (4a), —NH—(CH2)

Abstract: A new method for spot dying nylon carpet requires no color theory nor use of a color wheel. The new method is distinguished from prior art methods primarily by the fact that the focus in on the hue of the spot at any given moment during the process, and that primary dye colors are applied in a sequence determined by the color of the spot. The method has been shown to work on both solid-color and multi-color nylon carpets. It is also effective for spot dyeing light-color (off-white) carpets. The method can also be employed to repair stained areas of a carpet by simply bleaching the stained area and redyeing the bleached area. Prior to the redyeing process, the area to be treated is subjected to several rinse and extract steps. A bleach neutralizer is then applied, allowed to remain on the area to be treated for about 5 minutes, then extracted without further rinsing.

Abstract: Textiles made of synthetic fibers and synthetic fiber blended fabrics are constructed in the form of a garment then dyed while avoiding setting permanent creases and permanent wrinkles in the garment. The process includes selecting a synthetic or synthetic blended fabric for the dyeing process by determining the fabric's shrinkage in the warp and fill directions, for instance no greater than 6%, constructing a garment from the fabric selected, then dyeing the constructed garment in an aqueous dyebath at a temperature in the range of 220 to 260° F. for a time sufficient to achieve a desired shade and levelness of color followed by drying and optionally pressing the dyed garment.

Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of a differentially dyeable yarn includes the steps of: a) producing two polymers having a different concentration of amine end-groups; b) spinning yarns from said two polymers; and c) producing a yarn by intermingling said spun yarns made from said two polymers, in texturing, or draw twisting, or draw winding processes.

Abstract: Polyamide-6 articles exhibit dramatically improved dye bleed and perspiration performance characteristics, as well as reduced color change of fluorescent dyed polyamide-6. These improvements are achieved according to the present invention by modifying conventional dyeing and aftertreatment conditions. That is, conventional temperatures used for dyeing and the aftertreatment of polyamide-6 yarns are typically about 100° C. and 77° C., respectively. In contrast, the dyeing and aftertreatment procedures of this invention are carried out at about 80° C. or lower, and about 5° C. or lower, respectively. Bath ratios of between about 15:1 to about 20:1 are employed with the polyamide-6 article being retained in the bath sufficient to achieve about 75% dye uptake.

Abstract: A process for making a polyamide substrate characterized by enhanced breaking strength and fade resistance is disclosed. The process features the steps of treating a polyamide substrate, preferably a nylon 6 substrate having a hindered amine light stabilizer chemically bound thereto, with an effective amount of an ultraviolet inhibitor, an antioxidant and optionally, a dye, in the presence of a swelling agent for the polyamide that is also a solvent for the ultraviolet inhibitor and the antioxidant to impart high breaking strength to the substrate. A life preserver or other type of buoyancy device may be made from the process. A polyamide fabric comprising a dye, an ultraviolet inhibitor and an antioxidant also is disclosed. When a polyamide fiber of the present invention is exposed to sunlight, the useful life of the fiber is greatly increased compared to untreated polyamide fiber.

Abstract: The present invention claims a dye mixture comprising at least one dyestuff of the general formula (1) and at least one dyestuff of the general formula (2) where M, Y1, Y2, Y3, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, W, V, L and G are defined as given in claim 1, a process for its preparation and its use for dyeing and printing hydroxyl-and/or carboxamido-containing material.

Abstract: Mixtures of fiber-reactive dyes, preparation thereof and use thereof for dyeing fiber materials The present invention relates to dye mixtures comprising one or more dyes of the general formula (I) and one or more dyes of the general formula (II) where B, M, R1, R2, R3, R4, X, Y, Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4 are each as defined in claim 1, processes for their preparation, and their use for dyeing or printing hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing material.