Abstract: Thermal transfer dye mixtures comprise at least one azo dye with a coupling component of the diaminopyridine series and at least one triazolopyridine, pyridone and/or 1-aminopyrid-2,6-dione dye.

Abstract: An article and method for marking elastomeric articles, such as tires, floor mats, and the like, includes an elastomeric sheet which is marked with indicia using a solvent based ink which contrasts with the elastomeric sheet. The indicia is cured with a clear thermoset layer such as a polyurethane. This is then applied to an uncured elastomeric article and the elastomeric article is cured. The heat and the pressure of curing causes the elastomeric sheet to bond to the elastomeric article. The indicia remains discernible and is not easily marred or dulled. After curing, the transfer can be further marked by heat transferring indicia in the form of a sublimation dye through the clear polyurethane layer.

Abstract: Dye-receiving element for thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having on one side a dye-receiving layer and, optionally on the other side a backcoat layer, the support carrying on at least one side a subbing layer comprising a copolyester formed by polycondensation of at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic diol, wherein the copolyester further comprises at least one comohomer having at least one sulfonate group in the acid form, alkalimetal salt form, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for printing synthetic fibre by transfer printing, which comprises using a printing paste comprising(a) a water-soluble polymer that contains sulfo groups, and one or more than one component selected from the group consisting of(b) a deaerator,(c) an anionic or nonionic dispersant, and(d) a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkanol.Tinctorially strong, patterned prints on a white ground of good levelness, good fastness properties and sharp contours are obtained with the process of this invention. The printing pastes are distinguished by good homogeneity, excellent storage properties and simple handling.

Abstract: A process for producing a dyed article having a substrate laminated with a fluororesin film comprises the steps of: providing a substrate having laminated thereon a fluororesin film through an adhesive layer; contacting an original having a pattern or image formed with a sublimating or volatile dye with a surface of said fluororesin film opposite to said adhesive layer; heating said original to allow said dye to permeate said fluororesin film; and allowing said dye to be trapped by at least one of said adhesive layer and said substrate to transfer the pattern or image of the original thereto. According to the process, designs of an original can faithfully be transferred to a substrate for dyeing having any desired substrate on which a fluororesin film having high resistances to light, solvents, heat and stains is laminated.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for printing a textile article by heat transfer of sublimable dyes printed with the aid of a transfer paper comprising a pre-treatment of said article with a polyurethane resin, wherein the pre-treatment, prior to the transfer operation proper, consists in coating at least that face of the article intended to be in contact with the transfer paper, with a mixture of polyurethane ester resins, at least one being aromatic, at least another being aliphatic.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there can be provided a black dyestuff for heat-sensitive transfer record comprising at least one orange dyestuff represented by the formulaAr.sub.1 --N=N--Ar.sub.2 --N=N--Ar.sub.3 ( 1)[wherein each of Ar.sub.1, Ar.sub.2 and Ar.sub.3 is independently an aryl group which may have a substituent] and at least one blue dyestuff represented by the formula ##STR1## [wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is independently a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, nitro group, hydroxyl group, alkyl group which may have a substituent, alkoxy group, alkylsulfonylamino group or alkylcarbonylamino group, and each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is independently an alkyl group which may have a substituent, and a black heat-sensitive transfer sheet in which the above-mentioned dyestuff is used.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for transferring an image to a card by using a thermal transfer sheet having a separation layer provided on one side of a base layer and an image receiving layer on the separation layer for receiving dyes that move from a dye transfer sheet. This method includes placing the thermal transfer sheet on the card and pressing them between a pair of rubber roller having a hardness of 70.degree. to 90.degree. heated to a temperature of 130.degree. C. to 180.degree. C. under a pressure of 3 to 15 kg/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: Azo dyes useful for dyeing or printing textile fibers or fabrics and containing novel aminobenzo heterocycles as diazo component have the formula ##STR1## where X is nitrogen or a radical of the formula CR.sup.6, where R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkanoyl,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or additionally in the case of R.sup.1 hydrogen,R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy,R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkanoylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulfonylamino, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenoylamino or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonylamino, andR.sup.5 is hydrogen, nitro, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio or cyano.

Abstract: Dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer, said dye-donor element comprising a support provided with a dye layer containing a dye dispersed in a polymeric binder, characterized in that said dye corresponds to the following formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, nitro, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, a alkylthio group, a arylthio group, an acylamino group, a sulfamoyl group, a carbamoyl group, which groups may be substituted, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together can form a saturated or aromatic or heterocyclic ring fused-on the cyclohexadiene ring, which ring may be substituted;B represents ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 -R.sup.11 are defined in the specification; K represents ##STR3## wherein: R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 (independently) represent hydrogen, an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heterocyclic group, which groups may be substituted, or R.sup.12 and R.sup.

Abstract: Dye-donor element for use according to a laser-induced thermal dye transfer, said dye-donor element comprising a support having thereon a dye layer and an infrared-absorbing dye which is different from the dye in the dye-layer, characterized in that said infrared-absorbing dye is a 2-carbazoyl-4-[N-(o,o'-disubstituted, p-substituted aminoaryl)imino]-1,4-quinone or a 2-hydroxaminocarbonyl-4-[N-(o,o'-disubstituted,p-substituted aminoaryl)imino]1,4-quinone.

Abstract: Dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye transfer comprising at least one dye corresponding to the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Z is --CN, --COOR.sup.1 or --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 ; R.sup.1 is --H, (cyclo) alkyl, or aryl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is --H, (cyclo)alkyl, aryl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together represent the atoms necessary to complete a heterocyclic nucleus; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is --H, (cyclo)alkyl, aryl, a heterocyclic ring, SO.sub.2 R.sup.8, COR.sup.8, CSR.sup.8, POR.sup.8 R.sup.9, OR.sup.6, NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, SR.sup.6, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together represent the atoms necessary to complete a aliphatic ring, a heterocyclic ring including a heterocyclic ring carrying a fused-on aliphatic or aromatic ring; R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 is (cyclo)alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, aralkyl, aryl, a heterocyclic group, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together represent the atoms necessary to complete a 5- or 6-membered ring; R.sup.8 and R.sup.

Abstract: Dye-donor element for thermal dye transfer comprising at least one magenta dye having extremely low side absorption in the blue and red regions of the spectrum, said dye corresponding to the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H, (cyclo)alkyl, or aryl; X represents the atoms completing a heterocycle; Z is an electron-withdrawing group; Y is an electron-withdrawing group or --N(R.sup.2)R.sup.3 ; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together represent the atoms completing a heterocycle; or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together represent .dbd.C(R.sup.4)R.sup.5, or each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represents (same or different) (cyclo)alkyl, aryl, or an electron-withdrawing group; each of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 (same or different) represents H, (cyclo)alkyl, aryl, a heterocycle, SO.sub.2 R.sup.6, COR.sup.6, CSR.sup.6, POR.sup.6 R.sup.7, OR.sup.8, NR.sup.8 R.sup.9, SR.sup.8, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together represent the atoms completing an aliphatic ring or a heterocycle, each of R.sup.6 and R.sup.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying dye marks to a line at predetermined fixed increments. An unmarked line is wound around a roller tube which has a slot formed therein communicating with the interior of the roller tube. A vaporized dye is supplied to the interior of the roller tube and exists through the slot and the roller tube. The disperse dye contacts and penetrates the portion of the line overlying the slot to produce a dye mark on the line at predetermined increments equal to the circumference of the roller tube.

Abstract: A process for decoration of the surfaces of an object by sublimation of ink consisting in; using as a sublimable ink support a material which is sufficiently extensible and air-permeable so as to conform to the shape of the object to be decorated without adversely effecting the decoration to be sublimated, enveloping the object in the ink support, and placing the enveloped object in a vacuum machine which is introduced into a heated space to thereby cause transfer of the decoration to the object.

Abstract: An image is permanently printed on an object by capturing the image, printing heat sensitive ink solids by thermal means onto a medium, and then transferring the ink solids from the medium to the object by applying sufficient heat to the ink solids to cause the heat sensitive ink to permanently bond to the object in the desired image. The heat sensitive transfer ink is printed onto the medium by thermal printing means at a temperature which will release and print the ink, but which is below the temperature which will cause the heat sensitive ink to bond permanently. The image is then transferred from the medium onto the object at a higher temperature which will cause the sensitive ink to permanently bond to the object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for embossing and decorating a thermoplastic velvet-like fabric. A transfer sheet supporting a thermally-activated decoration is simultaneously passed with a fabric between two rolls which are under pressure with respect to each other. At least one of the rolls is engraved so as to cause embossing of the fabric. The passing of the fabric and transfer sheet between the rolls is carried out at a temperature sufficient to activate the decoration and allow the transfer of the decoration to the embossed portions of the fabric. The fabric may be heated prior to the embossing-decorating step so that the velvet-like pile is at least partially plasticized. The fabric is then brushed to erect the pile to an erect position. If the decorating is printing, the fabric may be heated immediately before and after the embossing/printing step to transfer a sufficient amount of dye, and to penetrate and seal the dye within the fabric.

Abstract: A transparent electrostatographic-toner-image-receiving element comprises a substrate sheet having on each side thereof a layer comprising a polymeric binder having dispersed therein, at a concentration of at least about 2 percent by weight, a mixture of particles protruding from the layer, said mixture comprising:A. first particles comprising either amorphous silica having a volume median particle size of about 2-3 micrometers or poly(methyl methacrylate-co-divinylbenzene) having a volume median particle size of about 4-5 micrometers andB. second particles comprising poly(methyl methacrylate-co-divinylbenzene) having a volume median particle size in a range of from greater than the volume median particle size of the first particles to about 12 micrometers.

Abstract: A dye-receiving element for thermal dye transfer includes a support having on one side thereof a polymeric dye image-receiving layer and on the other side thereof a backing layer wherein the backing layer comprises a mixture of an ionic polymer as a polymeric binder comprising an addition product of from about 0 to 98 mol percent of an alkyl methacrylate wherein the alkyl group has from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, from about 0 to 98 mol percent of a vinylbenzene, and from about 2 to 12 mol percent of an alkali metal salt of an ethylenically unsaturated sulfonic or carboxylic acid, the polymer components being selected to achieve a glass transition temperature of at least about 30.degree. C. for the resulting polymer; submicron colloidal inorganic particles; and polymeric particles of a size larger than the inorganic particles.

Abstract: A transfer medium is produced by capturing an image and printing heat sensitive ink solids in the form of the image by thermal means onto a receptor. The image may then be transferred from the medium to the object by applying sufficient heat to the medium to cause the heat sensitive ink to permanently bond to the object in the desired image. The heat sensitive transfer ink is printed onto the receptor to prepare the medium by thermal printing means at a temperature which will release and print the ink, but which is below the temperature which will cause the heat sensitive ink to bond permanently. The image may then be transferred from the medium onto the object at a higher temperature which will cause the sensitive ink to permanently bond to the object.

Abstract: An image is permanently printed on an object having a synthetic component by capturing the image, printing the image by means of sublimation ink onto a medium, with the image then transferred from the medium to the object by applying sufficient heat to the medium to sublimate the ink, causing the ink to permanently bond to the object in the desired image. The sublimation ink is transferred to the medium by a printer from a ribbon, and/or by a means having a wax component which will bond the sublimation ink to the medium in precisely the desired design, yielding excellent resolution and bright, vivid colors in the final printing of the image.

Abstract: The image receiving medium of the present invention is an image receiving medium to be used in combination with a heat transfer sheet, characterized in that the image receiving medium includes a laminate of at least one polyvinyl chloride resin sheet, and at least a layer of the image receiving medium superposed on the heat transfer sheet which receives the dye from the heat transfer sheet includes a polyvinyl chloride resin composition containing 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a plasticizer based on 100 parts by weight of the polyvinyl chloride resin. The image receiving medium of the present invention has specific features in that no image receiving layer is required to be provided separately, image formation of a picture and the like according to the heat transfer system can be effected sharply and quickly, and yet curling caused by heat transfer is not generated.

Abstract: A method of transfer molding of inks onto a reptile skin wherein the tanned reptile skin is printing directly thereon in one or two passages with a transfer machine by using sublimatic inks to form a drawing and then to transfer print onto a bottom colored in advance; the same bottom can be previously colored in different way, by immersion, atomization or smearing, and after the transfer molding is carried out, a fixing treatment is made in order to protect the drawings from the atmospheric agents, which can be carried out through atomization by means of casein products and then the treatment is completed by lustering, and the bottom can be fitted with an adhesive film, or other bonding material in order to protect the printed bottom with a transparent one which maintains its visualization and provides a glossy surface with a hot color effect.

Abstract: A dye-receiving element for thermal dye transfer includes a support having on one side thereof a polymeric dye image-receiving layer and on the other side thereof a backing layer made from a mixture of an organo-clay binder, submicron colloidal inorganic particles, and polymeric particles of a size larger than the inorganic particles.

Abstract: A dye-receiving element for thermal dye transfer includes a support having on one side thereof a polymeric dye image-receiving layer and on the other side thereof a backing layer made from a mixture of polyvinyl alcohol as a polymeric binder, submicron colloidal inorganic particles, and polymeric particles of a size larger than the inorganic particles.

Abstract: Described herein are heat-sensitive sublimation transfer cyan dyes represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxyl group, an alkylcarbonylamino group, a formylamino group or a halogen atom, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group, a halogenoalkyl group or a cyanoalkyl group or are coupled together to form a ring, and X represents any one of the following groups: ##STR2## Heat-sensitive sublimation transfer sheets containing one or more dyes selected from the group of the above dyes are also described.

Abstract: A thermally-transferred color filter array element comprising a support having thereon a polymeric dye image-receiving layer containing a thermally-transferred image comprising a repeating pattern of colorants of a maleimide blue dye having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents hydrogen; a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms; a cycloalkyl group having from about 5 to about 8 carbon atoms; or a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having from about 2 to about 8 carbon atoms;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may represent the elements which may be taken together to form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring;each Y independently represents hydrogen; a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms; an alkoxy group OR.sup.

Abstract: A sublimation press for providing the necessary heat and pressure to sublimate graphic prints onto an article such as a drinking mug. The press includes a base and an insulating member resting on the base. A press assembly is mounted on the insulating member which includes first and second heads, both having die surfaces conforming to opposite surfaces of the article to be sublimated. The first and second heads also have bottom surfaces which are in sliding contact with the insulating member. A first translating assembly is coupled to the first head for producing horizontal translation in the first head while the head is in sliding contact with the insulating member. A second translating assembly is coupled to the second head for producing horizontal translation in the second head.

Abstract: Use of water-insoluble monoazo dyestuffs of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes alkyl having 1 to 6 C atoms, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, alkoxy having 1 to 4 C atoms or trifluoromethyl,R.sup.2 denotes alkyl having 1 to 7 C atoms andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another denote alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms,for the sublimation transfer process.

Abstract: Dyes are transferred from a carrier by sublimation/vaporization to plastic-coated papers by a process in which the dyes used are of the general formula (I) ##STR1## where A is D--N=N-- or ##STR2## R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or halogen and R.sup.1 and R together may furthermore form a 5-membered or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, and R and R' independently of one another are each hydrogen, phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by methyl or methoxy, or C.sub.5 - or C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -alkanoyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.2 - or C.sub.3 -alkoxycarbonyloxy, hydroxyl, cyano, halogen, phenyl or C.sub.5 - or C.sub.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the transfer printing of a fabric web is provided. The apparatus includes a supply station for supplying a multi-layered web comprising a web of fabric to be printed and at least one substrate having a surface provided with a sublimation ink, the substrate being disposed in intimate frictional contact with the web of fabric so that the ink-carrying surface thereof is in contact with the web surface to be printed. The apparatus further includes a printing station for maintaining a slight pressure on the multi-layered web and for applying heat thereto to thereby effect the transfer of ink from the substrate to the web of fabric. A receiving station is also provided for separating the multi-layered web into a printed web of fabric and into at least one substrate, and further for collecting the printed web and substrate following the separation thereof.

Abstract: A process for applying images by transfer printing disperse dyes onto furniture end pieces, especially end pieces for use in juvenile furniture. In one preferred embodiment the end piece board is first coated with a pigmented non-polyester base coat which is applied with rollers and conventionally cured. The board is then coated with a 100% polyester clear top coat which is also applied with rollers and UV cured. In a second preferred embodiment the board is coated with a pigmented polyester base coat which is either sprayed or roll coated and which may be either conventionally or UV cured. Finally a sublimation decal is transfer printed into the polyester coating using a press having heated platens and operated at about 400.degree. F. and at between 8-30 psi for between 20-40 seconds. For larger boards, a silicone pad may be attached to the upper platen of the heat press adjacent to the surface of the platen which contacts the transfer printing decal to improve image transfer for uneven presses.

Abstract: A dye transfer sheet consisting of a transfer substrate and a coloring material layer comprising a high concentration layer which comprises a dye and is formed on the transfer substrate and a low concentration layer which comprises a water soluble resin or water dispersible resin having a polydimethylsiloxane structure and has a lower dye concentration than the high concentration layer and is formed on the high concentration layer. A dye transfer sheet consisting of a transfer substrate and a coloring material layer comprising a high concentration layer which comprises a dye and a binder polymer cross-linked with a cross-linking agent and is formed on the transfer substrate and a low concentration layer which comprises a water soluble resin or water dispersible resin and has a lower dye concentration than the high concentration layer and is formed on the high concentration layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a color filter for a liquid crystal cell comprises forming a plurality of patterns, each of a respective dye intermediate material, on a carrier element. The patterns of dye intermediate materials are then brought into contact with a substrate layer, supported on a glass substrate, under the application of heat and pressure. The substrate layer, such as a polyacrylonitrile layer, contains free acid groups which interact with the dye intermediate materials to form the colors of the color filter in the substrate layer. The method permits the actual formation of the colors on the substrate to be effected in a single alignment step, minimizing wastage of the relatively expensive glass substrates. Furthermore, as the dyes providing the colors of the filter are chemically part of the substrate layer, they are very resistant to leaching by the liquid crystal materials.

Abstract: A surface-patterned, injection-molded article of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is produced by placing a film composed mainly of a polyester resin and back-printed with a desired graphic and/or indicia pattern in a mold cavity so that the printed surface of the film will be in contact with PBT resin to be injected thereinto. The polyester resin film has a melting point between 10.degree. C. to 60.degree. C. less than the melting point of the injected PBT. Molten resin composed mainly of polybutylene terephthalate is then injected into the mold cavity to cause the pattern-printed film to at least partially plasticize and thereby integrally meld (bond) onto a corresponding surface of the resulting molded PBT article.

Abstract: Disclosed is a receiving sheet for heat transfer recording which comprises a substrate, a resin layer provided at least on one side of the substrate and a sublimable-dye-receiving layer provided on the resin layer and, if necessary, a layer containing high polymer microspheres. The receiving sheet for heat transfer recording forms images having a high optical density and white dots and curling are not substantially caused therein.

Abstract: To enhance the optical density of colors produced by thermal transfer printing, a dyesheet is used having an intermediate dye-barrier layer between the substrate and the dyecoat. This layer consists essentially of a reaction product of polymerizing acrylic functional groups in a layer of a coating composition comprising: (a) an organic resin comprising at least one polyfunctional material having a plurality of pendant or terminal acrylic groups per molecule available for cross-linking, at least 50% by weight of the polyfunctional material having at least 4 such acrylic functional groups per molecule; and (b) at least one linear organic polymer soluble or partially soluble in the resin, and comprising 1-40% by weight of the resin/polymer mixture.

Abstract: A surface-patterned, injection-molded article of polybutylene terephthalate is produced by placing a film composed mainly of a polybutylene resin and back-printed with a desired graphic and/or indicia pattern in a mold cavity so that the printed surface of the film will be in contact with resin to be injected thereinto. Molten resin composed mainly of polybutylene terephthalate is then injected into the mold cavity to bond the pattern-printed film integrally onto a corresponding surface of the resulting molded PBT article.

Abstract: A surface-patterned, injection-molded article of polybutylene terephthalate is produced by placing a film composed mainly of a polybutylene resin and back-printed with a desired graphic and/or indicia pattern in a mold cavity so that the printed surface of the film will be in contact with resin to be injected thereinto. Prior to mold placement, the back-printed surface is coated with an adhesive layer. Molten resin composed mainly of polybutylene terephthalate is then injected into the mold cavity to cause the adhesive to bond the pattern-printed film integrally onto a corresponding surface of the resulting molded PBT article.

Abstract: The invention relates to image receiving material for dye diffusion thermal transfer comprising a polyolefin coated base paper the front side of which has been coated with a receiving layer which comprises a combination of an acrylate copolymer containing polar groups and an oxidized polyethylene as a dye receiving resin.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a heat-sensitive transfer method which performs heat-transfer recording by heating (a) a heat transfer sheet including a dye layer comprising a dye and a binder formed on a substrate, and (b) an image-receiving sheet including a receiving layer having a resin for receiving the dye migrating from the dye layer on the heat transfer sheet formed on a substrate according to an image information from the back of the heat transfer sheet with the dye layer and receiving layer being superposed on each other, whereby the dye migrates into the receiving layer. The dye for the dye layer has a dye diffusion coefficient in the receiving layer of 5.times.10.sup.-9 cm.sup.2 /min. or higher at 120.degree. C. when the dye is diffused by migration into the receiving layer of the image-receiving sheet. The image-receiving sheet and the heat transfer sheet are used in combination so that the saturated transfer ratio of the dye from the dye layer to the receiving layer is 40% or more at 120.degree.

Abstract: Recording medium for a sublimation type heat-sensitive transfer process, comprising a laminate paper comprising a paper and a white polyester film layer adhered on one surface of the paper, in which the white polyester film layer is provided with a dye receiving layer cured with active radiation.

Abstract: A dye-receiving element for thermal dye transfer includes a support having on one side thereof a polymeric dye image-receiving layer and on the other side thereof a backing layer made from a mixture of polyethylene oxide, submicron colloidal inorganic particles, and polymeric particles of a size larger than the inorganic particles.

Abstract: A receiver sheet for dye-diffusion thermal transfer printing comprises a sheet-like substrate supporting a receiver coat layer in which a dye-receptive polymer composition is doped with a release system comprising the reaction product of at least one silicone having a plurality of hydroxy groups per molecule and at least one polyfunctional N-(alkoxymethyl) amine resin reactive with such hydroxyl groups under acid catalyzed conditions.

Abstract: A thermal transfer printing receiver sheet for use in association with a compatible donor sheet comprises a supporting substrate having a dye-receptive receiving layer, said dye receiving layer comprises a dye-receptive polymer and from 0.5 to 30% by weight of the layer of at least one antiplasticizer therefor.

Abstract: A process of decorating fabric includes the step of imparting wrinkles to the fabric oblique to the warp and weft directions and heat setting the wrinkles into the fabric. The wrinkle imparting step may include moving the fabric longitudinally and simultaneously moving portions of the fabric from side to side by frictionally engaging the fabric to an oscillating means such as an elastomeric pad or interleaved fingers and oscillating the pad or fingers from side to side. Heat setting of the fabric includes exposing the wrinkled fabric to heat at a sufficient temperature and for a sufficient duration to set the wrinkles in the fabric. Desirably, the wrinkled fabric is in contact with a transfer print paper while the fabric passes through the heat setting step to set the wrinkles and fix color on the fabric. The longitudinal movement is desirably coordinated with the side to side movement to obtain aesthetically pleasing results. The invention also includes apparatus and the product.

Abstract: Azo dyes useful for thermotransfer printing have the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each H; alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkanoyloxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyloxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl or cyanoalkyl each of up to 20 carbon atoms and each of which may be substituted by phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylphenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxyphenyl, halophenyl, benzyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylbenzyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxybenzyloxy, halobenzyloxy, halogen, hydroxyl or cyano; phenyl or cyclohexyl which may each be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 -alkoxy, halogen or benzyloxy; or a radical II[--W--O].sub.n --R.sup.4 IIwhere W is identical or different C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -alkylene, n is 1-6, R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl which may be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, R.sup.3 is H, NH.sub.2, OH or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, X is H, Cl, Br, No.sub.2, methyl, phenoxy, tolyloxy, dimethylphenyloxy, chlorophenoxy or C.sub.

Abstract: A TTP receiver sheet having a backing layer comprising a polymeric resin binder and a non-film forming inert particulate material of mean particle size from 5 to 250 nm.

Abstract: Use of water-insoluble monoazo dyes of the formula I ##STR1## where X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are each for example chlorine,X.sup.3 is for example hydrogen, methyl or alkoxy,Y is for example hydrogen, methyl, alkoxy or --NHCOR,R is hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.1 is for example hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl, andR.sup.2 is for example alkyl or alkenyl,in the sublimation transfer process.

Abstract: An image-receiving sheet for thermal sublimable dye-transfer recording is disclosed, comprising a base paper; a layer provided on said base paper, said layer being prepared by extrusion coating a molten thermoplastic polymer; and an image-receiving layer provided on said layer, said image-receiving layer comprising a solvent-free, radiation-curable resin composition which is dyeable with a sublimable dye and having been cured upon irradiation. The image-receiving sheet of the invention has high gloss and provides recorded images free from unevenness of printing and having high recorded density.