Abstract: A removable coupon label structure comprising a casting substrate; a resin film attached to the casting substrate to form a composite web; and an adhesive situated on the resin film side of the composite web whereby the composite web is suitable for mounting on a backing substance and the casting substrate may be separated from the resin film at a desired release force of about 10 to about 100 grams per inch width.

Abstract: A flame resistant fire barrier fabric comprising a preformed self-extinguishing thermoplastic face fabric laminated to an underlying glass fabric wherein the glass fibers are coated with a thin adherent encapsulating coating, and wherein the encapsulating coating substantially minimizes fiber to fiber self abrasion.

Abstract: A breathable fire barrier fabric comprising a fiber glass fabric on which is coated an encapsulating coating that minimizes or eliminates fiber to fiber self abrasion and effectively adheres to the glass fabric even when subjected to heat and flames; said fire barrier fabric having a porosity value at an acceptable level such that the fire barrier fabric inhibits the spread of fire. The invention contemplates a coating and method of applying same for glass fiber fabrics that can mechanically protect the glass from self-destruction without contributing to the fuel value of the fabric while maintaining a breathable fabric.

Abstract: A method for the removal of free formaldehyde from textile fabrics which have been treated with formaldehyde derived resins to make the fabrics crease-resistant is disclosed. The process comprises forming a composition composed of a foaming agent, ethylene urea and an appropriate diluent and then foaming this composition to form a stable foam. The foam is then applied to the resin treated fabric in a layer, the foam is collapsed on the fabric to force it through the fabric and then the fabric is subjected to drying and curing conditions. The process is advantageous in that it utilizes relatively small volumes of liquids and thus is energy efficient and environmentally favorable.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for coloring textile materials to produce random dyed effects wherein a coloring material is added to a foamed composition either before or after the foamed composition is coated onto a textile. The foam is then collapsed to penetrate the coloring material into the textile, and, finally, the textile is dried and cured or fixed.

Abstract: A method for applying a foam composition containing a coloring agent randomly dispersed therein onto a textile fabric. The coloring agent is mixed into the foam in a non-homogeneous manner and deposited onto a fabric in a system having a depositing means which is rotated and moved transverse to the direction of travel of the fabric being treated so as to achieve substantially random motion with respect to the fabric. The foam-coloring agent composition is caused to flow axially and in one embodiment over the edges of a baffle means in a random manner onto the textile fabric being treated so as to impart a random application of the coloring agent thereon.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for treating textile materials with finishing agents wherein a first finishing agent-containing composition is applied to a textile material and a second composition, in the form of a foam, is thereafter applied to the textile prior to fixation of the the first applied composition. The first composition may also be applied in the form of a foam if desired. The compositions may also contain reactive materials therein.

Abstract: A foamable composition suitable for treating fabrics with finishing agents in which a minimum amount of foaming agent is utilized. Up to about 10 percent of foaming system is included in the composition with the ratio of active solids to foaming system being in excess of 8:1. The foam composition may be provided in the form of a paste-like, substantially liquid free admixture of a foaming system and finishing agent.

Abstract: Foamable fabric treatment compositions are disclosed which are composed of a fabric finishing agent and a foam stabilizer, which compositions are capable of forming a foam having a blow ratio in the range from about 2:1 to 20:1 and a foam density range from about 0.5 gm/cc to 0.05 gm/cc. Methods for preparing and using the foamable compositions are disclosed. Included in the composition is up to about 10 percent of foam stabilizer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for printing on textile materials, particularly pile type fabrics, wherein a foamed printing composition is first applied to the textile material; a second foamed composition is thereafter uniformly applied onto the textile over the printing composition prior to fixation of the latter; the second applied foam is then collapsed to form a pre-selected print on the textile; and the printed textile is then subjected to color fixation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for randomly applying a foam composition containing a coloring agent dispersed therein onto a textile fabric is disclosed. The coloring agent is mixed into the foam in a non-homogeneous manner and randomly applied onto a fabric in a system having random application means for delivering the foam-coloring agent composition to a depositing means which is rotated and moved transverse to the direction of travel of the fabric being treated. The foam-coloring agent composition is caused to flow axially and in one embodiment over the edges of a baffle means in a random manner onto the textile fabric being treated so as to impart a random application of the coloring agent thereon.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing a foam composition having a coloring agent therein which is suitable for printing on a fabric. According to the invention, a foam growth inhibitor is added to a previously foamed composition having the coloring agent therein so as to restrict further foaming and substantially maintain the foamed composition at a desired blow ratio.

Abstract: Foamable fabric treatment compositions are disclosed which are composed of a fabric finishing agent and a foam stabilizer, which compositions are capable of forming a foam having a blow ratio in the range from about 2:1 to 20:1 and a foam density range from about 0.5 gm/cc to 0.05 gm/cc. Methods for preparing and using the foamable compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Foamable fabric treatment compositions are disclosed which are composed of a fabric finishing agent and a foam stabilizer, which compositions are capable of forming a foam having a blow ratio in the range from about 2:1 to 20:1 and a foam density range from about 0.5 gm/cc to 0.05 gm/cc. Methods for preparing and using the foamable compositions are disclosed. Included in the composition is up to about 10 percent of foam stabilizer.

Abstract: A process for the treatment of textile materials, such as woven fabrics, with finishing agents such as dyestuffs, waterproofing materials and the like. The finishing agent is applied in a foam composition to a downwardly moving length of textile material immediately prior to the passage of the material through a pair of horizontally disposed pressure rollers. A predetermined quantity of the foam composition is maintained just prior to the pressure rollers in a dam through which the textile material passes. The pressure rollers break the foam and impregnate the finishing agent into the textile which is thereafter dried and/or cured/or fixed.

Abstract: A method for making a pressure sensitive adhesive coated laminate is disclosed. The method involves coating a sheet having a release surface thereon with a pressure sensitive adhesive to form a laminate, drying or curing the pressure sensitive adhesive and marrying the laminate to the inner surface of a facing layer. A material which produces a low zero-minute peel value in the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is intimately mixed with the pressure sensitive adhesive prior to the adhesive being coated on the release surface of the sheet. The resulting laminate can be easily applied to a substrate and removed and repositioned or straightened, if necessary, and provides an increase in peel value over a period of time to produce a more permanent installation. The laminate is suitable for use as decorative and/or protective covering as well as adhesive tapes, labels, and the like.

Abstract: Foamable fabric treatment compositions are disclosed which are composed of a fabric finishing agent and a foam stabilizer, which compositions are capable of forming a foam having a blow ratio in the range from about 2:1 to 20:1 and a foam density range from about 0.5 gm/cc to 0.05 gm/cc. Methods for preparing and using the foamable compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for coloring fabrics with coloring agents producing unique decorative patterns thereon by pleating the fabric, distributing the coloring agents onto the pleated fabric, fixing the coloring agents to the fabric, and then unpleating the resulting colored fabric. Also disclosed is a method for producing a simulated printed effect upon a flocked fabric which has been flocked in a pre-determined design pattern and impregnated with a wetting agent prior to the said pleating step. Fabrics obtained by such methods are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus for texturizing a flocked fabric comprising a flock fabric delivery station; a flock fabric receiving station; means for conveying the flock fabric from the delivery station to the receiving station; and means for orienting the flocked fabric comprising, a plurality of flexible beaters connected to means for bringing the beaters into continuous and vigorous contact with the flock side of the fabric, means for wetting the fabric prior to its being contacted by the beaters, and means for drying the fabric subsequent to its being contacted by the beaters.

Abstract: A process for producing a flocked fabric laminate by coating an auxiliary substrate with a temporary adhesive binder, flocking the coated auxiliary substrate with flock fibers, coating the flock fibers with a curable flock adhesive binder, marrying a substrate backing layer to the binder coated flock, permanently setting the flock adhesive binder, and then removing the auxiliary substrate from the fabric laminate whereby the flock remains secured to the substrate backing layer is disclosed. Flocked fabric laminates obtained by such method are also described.