Abstract: A patterned, multi-colored carpet is achieved by space dyeing a polyester of a polypropylene yarn, tufting the spaced dyed yarn and an undyed yarn having a susceptibility to a dye to which the polyester or polypropylene yarn is not susceptible in alternating rows by a high/low technique to form a carpet having a high/low design thereon, and thereafter dyeing the undyed yarn.This invention relates to a method of making a multicolored patterned carpet and more particularly a multi-colored patterned tufted carpet.

Abstract: An improved cylindrical printing screen having aperatures located such that their geometric centers define an array of equilateral triangles each having one side which defines a 15 degree angle with respect to the circumferential direction, another side which defines a 15 degree angle with respect to the longitudinal direction and a third side which defines a 45 degrees angle with respect to both the circumferential and longitudinal directions of the cylinder is disclosed.

Abstract: The method and product disclosed herein result in a needle-bonded fabric having a tufted fabric visual. This is accomplished by needling an unconsolidated web consisting of layers of two or more different colored fibers with a needle board having a reduced needle density and wherein the needles are arranged in the needle board in a predetermined pattern. The multi-layer web is processed through a fiber locker containing this reduced needle density board at a higher advance rate per stroke than normal production methods so that the space between the needle punches is greatly increased. The web is transported through the fiber locker in a continuous manner and produces the claimed product. One of the layers of the web is a blend of fibers of widely different fiber deniers and color.

Abstract: The pile is trimmed from selected regions of pile fabrics by applying stiffening agent to the regions from which the pile is to be trimmed, this stiffening agent is then hardened and the fibers thereof are then severed from the regions to which stiffening agent was applied by drawing the fabric past a cutter having a blade which allows the fibers in the untreated regions to deflect out of its path but severs the fibers to which stiffening agent has been applied. Residual stiffening agent is then removed by scouring.

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.