Abstract: A method for modifying fibers is provided, which method comprises suspending and dispersing in water under shear force a cellulose ether having such a low degree of substitution that a molar degree of substitution with an alkyl group and/or a hydroxyalkyl group ranges from 0.05 to 1.3, applying the resulting dispersion and a crosslinking agent or an aqueous resin emulsion to fibers, and thermally treating the applied fibers.

Abstract: A method for modifying fibers comprises steps of adding a crosslinking agent and/or an aqueous resin emulsion to an alkali aqueous solution dissolving therein a cellulose ether having such a low degree of substitution that a molar degree of substitution with an alkyl group and/or a hydroxyalkyl group ranges 0.05 to 1.3, applying the resulting solution to fibers, neutralizing the applied solution with an acid for coagulation, and thermally treating the fibers. Alternatively, the method comprises adding a crosslinking agent and/or an aqueous resin emulsion to an alkali aqueous solution dissolving therein a cellulose ether having such a low degree of substitution that a molar degree of substitution with an alkyl group and/or a hydroxyalkyl group ranges 0.05 to 1.3, applying the resulting solution to fibers, thermally treating the thus applied fibers, and applying an acid to the fibers to neutralize the alkali left on the fibers.

Abstract: A method for modifying fibers is provided, which method comprises suspending and dispersing in water under shear force a cellulose ether having such a low degree of substitution that a molar degree of substitution with an alkyl group and/or a hydroxyalkyl group ranges from 0.05 to 1.3, applying the resulting dispersion and a crosslinking agent or an aqueous resin emulsion to fibers, and thermally treating the applied fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a carpet backsized with a backing composition. The composition contains a resin component with ethylene/vinyl acetate being the principle compound and an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer constituting the remainder. In addition, the composition includes an inorganic filler in an amount of from 25 to 75% by weight and a dispersing agent that is atactic polypropylene. This composition is formed by kneading and pelletizing the inorganic filler and dispersing agent to form a master batch which is in turn dry-blended with the resin component of the composition, followed by extrusion through T-dies into a sheet and applied, while still melted, to the underside of a carpet base material and cooled.

Abstract: A curtain installation structure for a vehicle is comprised of a garnish which is installed to cover a pillar of the vehicle. The garnish defines a curtain receiving section at a side end portion of a window. A cover member is hingedly connected to the garnish to close the curtain receiving section. A curtain of the window is slidably connected to a curtain rail which is attached to an upper side of the window and whose end portion extends near the garnish. When the curtain is not in use, it is received in the curtain receiving section under a folded condition, and the curtain receiving section is closed by the cover member.