Abstract: A mechanism for stacking and accumulating a plurality of stacks of predetermined numbers of flat flexible articles, such as pillowcases and like products, sequentially received therein, such as from a machine fabricating such articles.

Abstract: A process of treating a textile fabric containing cellulosic fibers to impart crease resistance in which the fabric impregnated with an aqueous solution containing formaldehyde and a curing catalyst, vacuum is applied to the impregnated fabric to remove excess impregnation solution and provide a wet pickup of about 15 to 35 percent, and the fabric is then dried and cured.

Abstract: In a textile yarn processing machine, such as spinning and twisting machines, the combination therewith of control apparatus for automating movements of various elements of the yarn processing machine for preparing the same for doffing of full packages and for starting-up of new packages of processed yarn including combinations and subcombinations of the following. Independent hydraulic fluid operated devices are connected to the builder motion mechanisms of the machine including a piston and cylinder device positively connected between the crank arm of the builder motion mechanisms and the machine frame for relative reciprocating movement with respect to each other during reciprocating movements of the crank arm and the ring rail of the machine.