Abstract: Annular shaped packages of yarn and the like are draped about a pair of rolls rotatable about horizontal axes. The rolls are moved apart to apply tension to the package, and a squeeze roll is urged toward one of the other rolls and against the package. One of the rolls is rotated to move the yarn package about the rolls, and liquid dye is applied to a downwardly moving portion of the package above the squeeze roll.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of random or space dyeing yarn while simultaneously forming a yarn package having a plurality of axially stacked revolutions of yarn, with each revolution formed to include a plurality of sinuous patterns in each revolution, and wherein the sinuous pattern of adjacent revolutions are angularly offset relative to each other. The apparatus includes a frame support means having a power driven turntable, with a pressure plate non-rotatable supported thereabove for vertical translating movement, and wherein the yarn package is formed between the rotatably turntable and the pressure plate. The yarn packaging apparatus is provided with yarn guide means for effecting radial reciprocating displacement of yarn while feeding the yarn through a radial slot in the pressure plate to the turntable for forming revolutions of yarn having the sinuous pattern.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming a yarn package wherein the yarn package includes a plurality of axially stacked revolutions of yarn with each revolution formed to include a plurality of sinuous shaped wave patterns in each revolution, and wherein the sinuous pattern of adjacent revolutions are angularly offset relative to each other to form a yarn package having high porosity in the package to permit the ready flow of yarn treatment material therethrough. The yarn package forming apparatus includes a frame support means having a power driven turntable, with a pressure plate non-rotatably supported thereabove for vertical translating movement, and wherein the yarn package is formed between the rotatable turntable and the pressure plate.