Abstract: A process for coating carpets with fluorochemical emulsions is disclosed. The process comprises treating the fabric with a fluorochemical emulsion then heating, rinsing and, finally, drying the treated fabric. The process is characterized in that the emulsion has a pH and divalent metal ion concentration sufficient to effect transfer of the fluorochemical from the emulsion to the carpet during the heating step.

Abstract: Fibers having a substance incorporated therein to kill fleas are described. Fabrics (e.g. carpet and socks) containing these fibers are useful for ridding households and household pets of fleas.

Abstract: A process for producing high tenacity nylon yarn is described. The process comprises a melt-spinning step for producing an as-spun yarn, a solid state polymerization step for increasing the Mw and changing the crystalline characteristics of the nylon polymer of the as-spun yarn, and a drawing step for increasing the tenacity of the yarn.

Abstract: Yarn suitable for use in making cut pile trackless carpet is disclosed. The yarn is composed of two continuous filament singles yarn cabled together with from 3.5 to 5.0 turns per inch (2.54 cm) of twist. Each singles yarn is tangled and contains substantially no twist. The yarn is characterized, in that, each singles yarn comprises, in addition to crimped carpet filaments, filaments having no crimp and a high degree of shrinkage. The yarn develops texture during conventional heatsetting of the yarn without the use of mechanical crimping.

Abstract: Carpets comprising nylon fibers which have been coated with stainblocker and subjected to dry heatsetting conditions (e.g. 200.degree. C.) are continuously dyed with acid dye liquor to deep shades of color by adding certain slats (e.g. ammonium sulfate) to the liquor.

Abstract: Melt-spun filaments having a substance incorporated therein to kill fleas and staple length fibers made therefrom are described. Carpets containing these fibers are useful for ridding households and household pets of fleas.

Abstract: A spinning pack for wet spinning a tow having at least 20,000 bicomponent acrylic filaments is described. The pack includes a plurality of specially designed plates arranged so as to provide filaments having a substantially uniform distribution of the components along the entire length of each filament and from filament to filament.

Abstract: A melt-spinning process for producing self-crimping, nylon 66 carpet yarn at spinning speeds of, for example 4000 meters per minute is provided. The process utilizes polymer having a relative viscosity (RV) of at least 50 and containing a sufficient amount of a chain branching agent to prevent broken filaments and to provide yarn having good luster.

Abstract: An improvement in the conventional wet-spinning process for producing acrylic fibers increases the spinning performance and/or productivity of the process and comprises imparting a plurality of stretches to the fibers as they are being dried on the heat rolls of the drying train employed in the process.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for the drafting section of ring spinning frames is disclosed. The apparatus includes a front cot roll apron which permits the apparatus to be operated at higher than normal draft ratios without sacrificing spinning performance or product uniformity.

Abstract: A process for dyeing carpets composed of nylon fibers coated with stain blocker whereby any loss of stain resistance occurring during processing of the fibers is recovered. The process comprises adding a small amount of stain blocker to the dye liquor used in dyeing the carpets.

Abstract: A blend of conventional carpet fibers (e.g. nylon fibers) and high shrinkage fibers (e.g. acrylic fibers) is described. Saxony carpet made from the blend has better appearance retention characteristics than corresponding saxony carpet made from the conventional carpet fibers.

Abstract: Nylon carpet fibers are provided which resist staining by acid dye colorants at room temperature, yet are dyeable at elevated temperatures with acid dyes without losing their resistance to acid dye colorants at room temperature. The fibers are characterized by having a coating on the surface thereof comprising one or more selected compounds (stain blockers). Carpets comprising the fibers resist staining when exposed for long periods of time to spills containing acid dye colorants. By also including a fluorochemical in the coating, the carpets can resist such staining even after being subjected to heavy human trafficking.

Abstract: Acrylic fibers are provided having superior abrasion resistance and flex fatigue properties as well as other properties desirable for end use applications in fabrics where wear performance properties are important, such as socks. The fibers may be made by a wet spinning process in which the spinbath consists of dimethylformamide and water where the concentration of the dimethylformamide is in the range of 72 to 84% by weight.

Abstract: Nylon 66 polymer is stabilized against heat and light during its preparation by conducting the polymerization in the presence of certain copper complexes, such as cupric amminohydroxide, and KBr and/or KI. Less metallic copper is formed during polymerization than if copper salts (e.g. copper acetate) are used instead of the copper complexes.

Abstract: Thermoformable laminates, suitable for use as automobile headliners, comprising a layer of non-woven fabric (acoustical pad bonded to one side of a foamed polymer sheet are disclosed. The non-woven fabric comprises a certain blend of staple fibers which provide an optimum balance of characteristics including cost and improved sound absorption characteristics which are important headliner characteristics, especially, for compact and subcompact automobile uses.

Abstract: Saxony carpet made from a blend of conventional carpet fibers (e.g. nylon fibers) and high shrinkage fibers (e.g. acrylic fibers) has better appearance retention characteristics than corresponding saxony carpet made from the conventional carpet fibers.

Abstract: Nylon carpet fibers are provided which resist staining by acid dye colorants at room temperature, yet are dyeable at elevated temperatures with acid dyes without losing their resistance to acid dye colorants at room temperature. The fibers are characterized by having a coating on the surface thereof comprising one or more selected compounds (stain blockers). Carpets comprising the fibers resist staining when exposed for long periods of time to spills containing acid dye colorants. By also including a fluorochemical in the coating, the carpets can resist such staining even after being subjected to heavy human trafficking.

Abstract: A method for continuous injection molding of thermoplastic materiall into three-dimensional sheets having a projection extending from a substantially uniform backing layer. An extrusion die having a face matching the surface of a rotatable mold drum with cavities therein provides molten thermoplastic material simultaneously into the cavities to form the projections and onto the surface to form the backing layer.

Abstract: Nylon carpet fibers are provided which resist staining by acid dye colorants at room temperature, yet are dyeable at elevated temperatures with acid dyes without losing their resistance to acid dye colorants at room temperature. The fibers are characterized by having a coating on the surface thereof comprising one or more selected compounds (stain blockers). Carpets comprising the fibers resist staining when exposed for long periods of time to spills containing acid dye colorants. By also including a fluorochemical in the coating, the carpets can resist such staining even after being subjected to heavy human trafficking.