Abstract: A novel knitted or woven fabric manufactured using at least one solution dyed or pigmented yarn, preferably polypropylene, which will not accept any type dye normally used to dye knitted or woven fabrics, and at least one yarn that will accept at least one dye normally used to dye knitted or woven fabrics. The fabric with this combination of yarns is dyed, and only the last mentioned yarn accepts the dye. Novel and pleasing effects can be achieved.

Abstract: A textile yarn consisting of a blend lightweight olefin fibers that has a specific gravity of 0.91 to 1.0 blended with cotton fibers that have a specific gravity of more that 1.0 made using commercially available cotton spinning systems, and the textile articles manufactured using said yarn. This invention takes advantage of the fact that during the spinning process, centrifugal force slings most of the heavier cotton fiber to the outside while the lighter weight olefin remains mostly in the core of the yarn thus formed. The system is especially useful when using cotton open end or air jet spinning systems. Novel fabrics can be made from the new yarns.

Abstract: A novel polyolefin textile fabric knitted woven and non-woven that in one aspect of the invention is disperse dyed to a light, medium or deep solid shade. In another aspect, the textile fabrics of the present invention are manufactured using polyolefin yarns that contain variable amounts of dye acceptor additives. A fabric with more than one tone of a color is dyed in a single dye bath. The fabrics and yarn using this invention can be processed using conventional spinning, weaving, knitting, web forming machines and will dye using existing dyeing and finishing systems. This invention is of particular value in the apparel and home furnishings industry.

Abstract: A novel olefin textile fabric knitted woven and non-woven that in one aspect of the invention is disperse dyed to a light, medium or deep solid shade. In another aspect, the textile fabrics of the present invention are manufactured using olefin yarns that contain variable amounts of dye acceptor additives. A fabric with more than one tone of a color is dyed in a single dye bath. The fabrics and yarn using this invention can be processed using conventional spinning, weaving, knitting, web forming machines and will dye using existing dyeing and finishing systems. This invention is of particular value in the apparel and home furnishings industry.

Abstract: A rigid backerboard for replacement or substitution for a cementuous backerboard. The board is formed of a compression molded plastic material, preferably nylon which is relatively thin, yet rigid. The board is embossed on both of its principal (upper and lower) surfaces to maximize surface area for contact with adhesive materials. The embossment on at least one of the sides is rectilinear, facilitating the cutting of standard sized rectangular panels into smaller rectangles. The embossment on the opposite side is designed to maximize adhesive contact area, a diamond pattern being preferable.