Abstract: A process for producing composite yarns comprises the steps of first wrapping a second yarn around the perimeter of and along the length of a first yarn and then heating the yarn intermediate produced by such wrapping to produce a composite yarn. When a heat-shrinkable yarn is used in producing such a composite yarn, the shrinkage of the heat-shrinkable yarn enables the production of composite yarns possessing aesthetic qualities similar to those exhibited by yarns produced by much more complicated processes, such as bouclé and chenille yarns.

Abstract: A process for producing composite yarns comprises the steps of first wrapping a second yarn around the perimeter of and along the length of a first yarn and then heating the yarn intermediate produced by such wrapping to produce a composite yarn. When a heat-shrinkable yarn is used in producing such a composite yarn, the shrinkage of the heat-shrinkable yarn enables the production of composite yarns possessing aesthetic qualities similar to those exhibited by yarns produced by much more complicated processes, such as boucle and chenille yarns.

Abstract: A space-dyed yarn of monofilament construction and textiles formed therefrom is provided. The space-dyed yarn includes a multiplicity of discrete color segments arranged along the length of the yarn. The color segments are of finite lengths which may be in the range of less than about 2 inches. A process and apparatus for production of the space-dyed yarns are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus to produce space dyed yarns. A yarn sheet passes over a yarn-driven roll equipped with a digital sensor that tracks the position of the sheet as it then passes through a dyeing apparatus. A computer precisely controls the spray application of dyes at the desired locations on the length of the yarn sheet to produce space dyed POY and FOY yarns.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus to produce space dyed yarns. A yarn sheet passes over a yarn-driven roll equipped with a digital sensor that tracks the position of the sheet as it then passes through a dyeing apparatus. A computer precisely controls the spray application of dyes at the desired locations on the length of the yarn sheet to produce space dyed POY and FOY yarns.

Abstract: As a means for applying a random mottled or hammered appearance to a textile material, this invention provides a process which comprises the steps of: (a) applying to the textile material an aqueous solution having a water insoluble dye dispersed therein and an ionic component in the form of a dispersant in sufficient quantities to disperse the dye; (b) subsequently applying to the textile material an aqueous flocculent solution including a counter-ionic component, thereby electro-chemically reacting with the ionic dispersant such that the dye is precipitated from solution in non-uniform concentrations; and (c) fixing the dye to the textile material, preferably by heat. A textile material dyed according to the process is also provided.

Abstract: A pre-dyed textile fabric is coated with a pigment and binder composition wherein the binder, binder to pigment ratio and cure conditions are selected to permanently fix only a portion of the pigment to the fabric. The balance of pigment not fixed to the fabric is easily removed in subsequent washing to provide a tone on tone effect which lasts during the life of the fabric.