Abstract: A disperse dye composition comprising (a) a pyridone monoazo compound of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are each hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy or others, and R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or anilino, and (b) a pyridone monoazo compound of the formula (II). ##STR2## wherein X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 are each hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy or others, and R.sup.2 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or anilino, optionally together with (c) a quinophthalone compound of the formula (III), ##STR3## wherein Y is hydrogen or bromine, and the ring A is unsubstituted or substituted benzene or naphthalene ring, which is useful as a yellow dye component for dyeing or printing hydrophobic fiber materials with superior dye bath stability and level dyeing property.

Abstract: A method for dyeing polyester-containing fibers by using a disperse dye, wherein said dyeing is conducted under an alkaline condition in an aqueous medium in the presence of at least one amino acid member selected from the group consisting of an amino acid, an amino acid derivative having at least one hydrogen atom of its amino group replaced with an organic group, and an alkali metal salt of such an amino acid or amino acid derivative, in the dyeing bath, and a dyeing assistant useful for the method.

Abstract: A process for the pre-treatment of natural and regenerated cellulosic fibres and blends thereof with synthetic fibres for the purpose of subsequent transfer printing comprises applying to said fibres a composition comprising a mixture of hexamethoxymethyl melamine and a C.sub.4-8 glycol in the presence of water, and drying said fibres at a temperature below 180.degree. C.The above compositions per se, with or without water and polyvinyl chloride or polyvinylidene chloride polymer or copolymer emulsions or dispersions, are also claimed.

Abstract: A substrate to which a dyestuff or optical brightener has been applied is aftertreated with a cationic or protonatable polymeric Product P selected from:(A) a polymeric reaction product, Product A, of a monofunctional or polyfunctional amine having one or more primary and/or secondary and/or tertiary amino groups with cyanamide, dicyanamide, guanidine or bisguanidine in which up to 50 mole percent of the cyanamide, dicyanamide, guanidine or bisguanidine may be replaced by a dicarboxylic acid or a mono- or di-ester thereof, with the splitting off ammonia, optionally in the presence of a catalyst; Product A containing at least one free hydrogen atom linked to a nitrogen atom; or(B) the polymeric reaction product, Product B, of Product A with(a) epichlorohydrin or a precursor thereof; or(b) an N-methylol derivative of a urea, melamine, guanamine, triazinone, urone, carbamate or acid amine optionally in the presence of a catalyst for crosslinking N-methylol compounds; or(c) a water-soluble homo- or co-polymer, Pr

Abstract: Copolymers which are obtainable from(1) 20 to 50% by weight of an N-substituted or N-unsubstituted acrylamide or methacrylamide and(2) 50 to 80% by weight of an N-vinyl-substituted amide or of a vinyl ester, derived in each case from a saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid,the sum of (1) and (2) adding up to 100%.These novel copolymers are suitable as dyeing assistants, particularly as padding assistants or liquor binders in the dyeing of cellulose fibre materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing cellulosic fibre materials with reactive dyes by the pad dyeing process in the process of an assistant, which process comprises the use of a mixture containing(a) at least one reactive dye of formula ##STR1## wherein Pc, W, k, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, B and R are as defined in claim 1, and(b) at least one colorless compound which contains at least one --SO.sub.2 --Z group, wherein Z is as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: The carrier mixture contains N-alkylphthalimides and compounds of the general formula ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 -alkyl; phenyl, benzyl or phenylethyl, which can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl,m is 0 or 1,n is 0 or 1, m and n not being 0 at the same time.

Abstract: Improved sulfur dye dispersions are obtained by subjecting an aqueous suspension of oxidized sulfur dye particles to membrane separation. The oxidized sulfur dye is obtained by controlled aeration whereby the content of sulfides, polysulfur and inorganic salts is significantly decreased.

Abstract: Compositions for use as dye assistants are formed from a non-phenolic aromatic swelling agent for the fiber to be dyed mixed with just enough dispersant to cause a non-foaming emulsion upon dilution of the dye assistant in water, but not enough dispersant to interfere with the swelling process of the fiber by the dye assistant. Thus, the swelling agent is mixed with the minimum amount of surfactant required for the production of an emulsion and dispersion of the dye with little or no foaming in the dye bath. Formulations can also be prepared having higher levels of water which are non-flammable.

Abstract: Since anthraquinonoid disperse dyes of the dark blue and navy region give only a low color strength on synthetic fibers, there was an urgent need for their coloristically advantageous substitution by high performance blue azo dyes which are suitable for being used in the carrier dyeing process.According to the invention, the systematic development of multi-component mixtures based on selected blue azo dyes from the dicyano azo series makes it possible to avoid most of the disadvantages mentioned.

Abstract: A crystalline form of the dye represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## characterized by an X-ray diffraction pattern having a strong peak at the angle of diffraction (2.theta.) of 23.2.degree. and relatively strong peaks respectively at the angles of diffraction (2.theta.) of 8.3.degree., 12.3.degree., 20.8.degree., 21.9.degree., 25.0.degree., 27.1.degree., 29.2.degree. and 30.8.degree. according to X-ray powder diffractometry through the use of a Cu-K.alpha. line and a process for preparing the same by heat-treating a heat-instable crystalline form of the dye represented by the formula (1) in water, water containing a water-soluble organic solvent, or water containing an anionic or nonionic surfactant at a temperature of 40.degree. C. or above.It withstands dyeing at high temperature, e.g. 130.degree. C. or higher, to provide dyed fibers having excellent fastness properties.

Abstract: A dye composition suitable for the coloration of synthetic textile materials, especially linear polyester, by conventional disperse dyeing and printing processes comprising a mixture of a dye of the formula: ##STR1## and a dye of the formula: ##STR2## wherein X and X' are each independently selected from Br, Cl and I;Q and Q' are independently C.sub.1-4 -alkyl;T is C.sub.1-4 -alkyl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or C.sub.2-4 -alkenyl; andT.sup.1 and T.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or C.sub.2-4 -alkenyl.

Abstract: A mixed fabric of hydroxy group-containing fibers and cyano and/or carboxy group-containing fibers, the hydroxy group-containing fibers having been dyed with a reactive dye, is aftertreated with a product of reacting a mono- or polyfunctional amine having one or more primary, secondary and/or tertiary amino groups with cyanamide, dicyandiamide guanidine or bis-guanidine, said product containing at least one reactive hydrogen atom linked to a nitrogen atom, and is then dyed with a basic dye.

Abstract: Cellulose fibers can be effectively dyed with an assistant composition comprising (a) a polymer or copolymer of maleic acid, acrylic acid, methacylic acid or a salt thereof and (b) a sulfonate of a monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic compound or a condensate thereof with an aliphatic aldehyde.

Abstract: Synthetic/cellulosic blend textile fabrics are simultaneously dyed and the synthetic component simultaneously treated to impart flame resistance in a single step with good color yield. Additional fabric finishing may be used to impart flame resistance to the cellulosic component of the fabric.

Abstract: Azo compounds corresponding to the general formula (1) ##STR1## in which m represents the number 1 or 2, the cyano groups being attached to D in the ortho-position relative to the azo group,n denotes the number 1 or 2,Y is the vinyl group or a .beta.-sulfatoethyl group,D denotes a radical of a diazo component of the benzene or naphthalene series which is optionally additionally substituted, but is otherwise free from anionic groups, andK denotes a radical of a coupling component which is optionally additionally substituted, but is otherwise free from anionic groups.The compounds have valuable fiber-reactive dyestuff properties and are suitable for dyeing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials, in particular fiber materials, such as, for example, cellulose, wool, synthetic polyamide and polyester.

Abstract: A process for dyeing cellulose fibres or cellulose-containing blend fibres with vat dyes, sulfur dyes, leuco vat ester dyes or azoic dyes by the pad dyeing process without incurring ending, in which an aqueous dyeing liquor is used which, aside from the dye, contains a colorless compound of the formula ##STR1## or of the formula ##STR2## where Q is ##STR3## or .dbd.N--, Y is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkylsulfonyl,V and W, independently of each other, are each R.sub.2 --X.sub.2 --, R.sub.3 --X.sub.3 --, hydroxyl C.sub.1 --C.sub.5 alkoxy or an unsubstituted or C.sub.1 --C.sub.5 alkyl-- or C.sub.5 --C.sub.6 cycloalkyl-monosubstituted or --disubstituted amino group, the alkyl radical being unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxyl, cyano, sulfo or sulfato,R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently of one another, are each an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical,X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.

Abstract: A process for the coloration of a union of polyester and cellulosic textile materials which comprises applying thereto a liquor or paste containing a disperse dye and a dye containing a cellulose reactive group having a quaternary nitrogen substituent, or the precursors of such a dye, and thereafter heating the textile material at such a temperature and for such a period as to fix the dye on the textile material, characterized in that the pH of the liquor or paste is from 5.8 to 8.0.

Abstract: A textile substrate is dyed by immersing it in a gathered configuration into an oil medium containing a dissolved or dispersed dye for a sufficient time to allow the oil medium to come into contact with part but not all of the surface of the substrate and the thus-treated substrate is then preferably immersed in an aqueous medium having another dye dissolved or dispersed therein.

Abstract: Dyeing formulations in solid or liquid form, containing one or more red disperse dyes of the general formula (1) ##STR1## where R.sub.1 denotes an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and one or more red disperse dyes of the general formula (2) ##STR2## where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote independently of each other the group --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --COOCH.sub.3 or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: The mixture of monoazo dyestuffs which contains one or more dyestuffs of the formula I ##STR1## and one or more dyestuffs of the formula II ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another denote linear or branched alkyl with 1 to 6 carbon atoms and R denotes linear or branched alkyl with 1 to 3 carbon atoms, is outstandingly suitable for dyeing and printing hydrophobic materials a deep blue color.

Abstract: A process is provided for direct coloring of textile fibres comprising appropriately pre-treating said fibres, preparing a solution of a cross-linking agent being a solution of a water insoluble technical hexamethoxymethyl melamine in a C.sub.4-8 glycol, adding said solution of the cross-linking agent to a dye liquor or printing paste containing a colorant (excluding cationic dyestuffs) in the presence of an acid donor, applying the resultant mixture to said fibres and drying and curing said fibres.Also provided is a dye liquor or print paste comprising a colorant (excluding cationic dyestuffs), an acid donor and a cross-linking agent being a solution of a water insoluble technical hexamethoxymethyl melamine in a C.sub.4-8 glycol.

Abstract: Water-soluble azo compounds having useful fiber-reactive dye properties conforming to the general formula ##STR1## in which: A is phenylene which may be substituted or unsubstituted, or is a radical of the formula ##STR2## in which W is a direct bond or a radical of the formula --CH.dbd.CH-- or --NH--CO--NH-- and R* denotes hydrogen, nitro, sulfo, carboxy, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy;n is the number zero or 1;B is a radical of the formula ##STR3## where R is equal to carboxy or carbamoyl; M is hydrogen or an alkali metal; andK is one of five radicals described in the specification, each of which contains a fiber-reactive group.These azo compounds produce fast dyeings on carboxamido- and/or hydroxy-containing materials, in particular cellulose fibers. On cellulose, fast dyeings are also obtained in a weakly acid to neutral medium, for example together with disperse dyes for dyeing a polyester fiber portion.

Abstract: Dyeing or finishing process characterized in that textile materials are impregnated in a padding machine with aqueous dyeing or finishing baths which contain, besides graft polymers, which may be obtained from a product of addition of an alkylene oxide to an at least trivalent aliphatic alcohol containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms and methacrylamide or acrylamide, and in that the fixing of the dyes or of the finish is then performed continuously by a treatment with microwaves for 5 to 30 seconds.The process permits an excess water input on all the textile materials and a rapid fixing by the microwaves.

Abstract: Aqueous textile assistants of high storage stability and hard water resistance comprising at least (a) a partial phosphoric ester, (b) a nonionic surfactant, (c) an anionic surfactant and (d) an alkali metal hydroxide. They can be used for wetting and deaerating fibre materials.

Abstract: Polyester/cotton fabrics are flame retardant treated with a flame-retardant cyclic phosphonate ester and tetrakis-(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate (THPS), usually applied simultaneously, then cured. The resulting fabrics retain their flame-retardant properties after numerous machine washings and have an acceptable hand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing or printing textile fibre materials in stable shades with reactive dyes which produce grey or black dyeings or prints, which process comprises dyeing or printing textile fibre materials with a mixture of heavy metal-containing, water-soluble reactive dyes which produce grey or black dyeings or prints, each component of which mixture, under identical dyeing, printing and fixation conditions, produces dyeings or prints with a tinge different from the tinge of the dyeings or prints produced by the other component, and carrying out subsequent fixation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for aftertreating cellulosic material which has been dyed with reactive or direct dyes and subsequently treated in an acid bath. The aftertreatment with a solution of an alkali metal salt or alkaline earth metal salt enhances the wetfastness properties and the tear resistance of the cellulosic material.

Abstract: Liquid formulations of disperse dyestuffs for dyeing hydrophobic synthetic fiber materials or mixtures of synthetic fiber materials with cellulose fiber material or wool contain from 0.1 to 10% by weight of pulverulent highly disperse inorganic oxides or silicates or mixtures of both said oxides and silicates having a specific surface area (BET) of 20 to 800 m.sup.2 /g.

Abstract: Water-soluble compounds having fiber-reactive dye properties of the general formula ##STR1## in which A is an alkylene of 2 to 6 carbon atoms or a phenylene which can be substituted by 1 or 2 substituents, or is a radical of the formula ##STR2## in which W is a direct bond or a bridge member and the R' and R* each denote hydrogen, chlorine, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy, carboxy or sulfo;B is chlorine or fluorine;R is hydrogen, chlorine, an alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms;M is hydrogen or an alkali metal;n stands for the number zero, 1 or 2,K is a radical of the formula ##STR3## in which D is phenylene which can be substituted by chlorine, bromine, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, carboxy or sulfo, or is naphthalene with optionally 1 or 2 sulfo groups,R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen, chlorine, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.

Abstract: Water-soluble disazo compounds conforming to the general formula (1) ##STR1## and their 1:1 copper complex compounds which possess useful fiber-reactive dye properties and are capable of dyeing carboxamido- and/or hydroxy-containing materials, in particular cellulose fibers, in fast shades; wherein:D.sup.1 and D.sup.2 are each a phenylene, which may be substituted, or a naphthylene optionally substituted by sulfo; in the case of the copper complex compounds the ortho-position in D.sup.1 or D.sup.2 or in both being substituted by an oxy group complex-bonded to the copper, or D.sup.1 is a radical of the formula (2a), (2b) or (2c) ##STR2## or D.sup.2 is a radical which is the reverse of formulas (2a), (2b) or (2c), in whichR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, nitro, sulfo, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy;K.sup.1 is a radical of the formula (3a), (3b) or (3c) ##STR3## and K.sup.

Abstract: Polyester-cotton blend textile substrates are dyed with a disperse dye and then with a sulfur dye from the same dyebath which is maintained at a temperature no higher than 105.degree. C. when the sulfur dye is present therein and which preferably contains glucose as the reducing agent for the sulfur dye.

Abstract: The transfer sheet or web is intended for the use in a heat transfer printing process of cotton, of cotton-polyester blend or of nitrogen containing textile fibers such as wool, silk or nylon.It comprises on its surface at least one organic impregnating agent which has a melting point between 60.degree. and 230.degree. C. and is no polymer, at least one water insoluble, non-subliming dyestuff, and the minimum amount of a binder. The dyestuff forms a pattern or image which is heat contact printed on said textile substrate without the use of carrier vapors or vacuum. The pattern to be heat transferred may also be prepared in an electrophotographic process using a new toner comprising particles of impregnating agent, binder and dyestuff.The pattern on the transfer support is transferred at a temperature between 160.degree. and 230.degree. C. during 30 to 60 seconds to said textile substrate. The printings obtained have very good light, rubbing and washing fastnesses; the handling is not impaired.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preventing the brightening effect of an optical brightening agent on a textile substrate comprising applying on the textile substrate a water-soluble, cationic, optical brightener quencher either before or together with a resin precursor and submitting the treated substrate to a heat treatment. This method imparts an antibrightening effect to goods when they are washed with an optical brightener containing detergent.

Abstract: A method for the coloration of textile materials which comprises applying thereto by a printing or continuous dyeing technique a colored polymer containing repeat units derived from at least one organic dye containing two or more polymerizable olefinically unsaturated groups.

Abstract: A process for dyeing a mixed fibrous substrate comprising applying to the substrate at least one disperse dye and at least one metal containing direct and/or reactive dye in the presence of a complexing agent having a stability constant K value with the metal of the direct or reactive dye of from 6 to 17 inclusive.

Abstract: Cationic cellulose graft copolymers obtained by the graft polymerization of a cellulose substrate and a cationic monomer are useful as textile treatment agents, especially as dye enchancers. As pretreatment agents, they improve dye yield, dye levelness and dye fastness properties and as after-treatment agents, they improve dye fastness and crock resistance properties.

Abstract: Textile fabrics containing blends of synthetic fibers and cellulosic fibers are dyed in a continuous process such that the fibers of each class are substantially colored and a union dyeing is obtained. The method comprises continuously impregnating the fabric with a dyebath composition comprising a premetallized dyestuff and a reactive resin. After impregnation, the fabric is subjected to a temperature of from 280.degree. to 400.degree. F. to dry the fabric and to cure the dyebath composition on the fabric.

Abstract: Process for dyeing cellulose fibers or cellulose blend fibers, which comprises dyeing the fibers mentioned with water-soluble reactive dyes which contain in the dye molecule at least once the structural element of the formula ##STR1## in which Y denotes a hydroxyl, hydroxymethyl, alkoxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.4, aldehyde, carboxamide, monoalkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -carboxamide, dialkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -carboxamide, monophenyl carboxamide, cyano, alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -oxycarbonyl or sulfo group or a halogen atom, in an aqueous medium within the pH range 4-11.

Abstract: Concentrated aqueous solutions of dyestuffs having water-solubilizing groups which contain cyanamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 =NHCN, NHCONH.sub.2 or NHCONHCH.sub.3 where n=0 andm=1 or n=1 and m=0,have a long shelf life, in particular also in the case of reactive dyestuffs.

Abstract: The transfer sheet is used for dry thermal printing of water swellable celluluse fibers with dyestuffs which are insoluble in water of 60.degree. C. The dyestuffs are difficult to evaporate and cannot be used in a conventional heat transfer printing process. They are transferred at 230.degree. C. and a contact pressure of 10.sup.4 -10.sup.6 Pa from a base paper provided with a release coating, to cellulose fibers which have been swollen with water and the swollen state of which has been preserved after drying with a polyglycol. I order to increase the penetration of dyestuffs into the textile structure, it is recommended to lower the air pressure in the transfer area down to a pressure ranging from 1 to 5.times.10.sup.4 Pa.

Abstract: Synthetic fiber materials are effectively colored by dyeing or printing with a dyestuff mixture containing at least two separate dyestuffs (I) and (II) in a weight ratio of (I):(II) of from (20 to 99):(80 to 1) wherein:(I) is at least one dyestuff of the formula ##STR1## and (II) is at least one dyestuff of the formula ##STR2## in which X and Y are the same or different and each is independently chloro and bromo:R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: Cellulosic fibers are converted to cellulosate by immersion in an alkali metal hydroxide and then reacted with an aqueous solution of thioarylsulfonium salts to produce modified cellulosic fibers which are substantive to acid, direct, disperse, reactive and sulfur dyes. Cellulosic/synthetic and cellulosic/wool blends can also be treated to produce a fabric blend comprising modified cellulosic components that are substantive to diverse dye classes and synthetic and wool components which are substantive to a single dye class. When using a disperse dyebath of one color the entire fabric blend is dyed one color. When adding an acid, reactive or sulfur dye of a second color to the dyebath, the synthetic or wool component is dyed one color and the cellulosic component is dyed a different color.

Abstract: The invention is directed to reactive azo dyestuffs, free from anionic groups and which contain a basic group and a halogenotriazinyl radical and are of the general formula ##STR1## in which D is the radical of an organic azo dyestuff which is free from anionic groups and is preferably free from basic groups,B is a direct bond or a bridge member to a ring C atom of D,R.sub.1 is H, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl andW is a halogenotriazinyl radical containing a basic group; the dyestuffs are useful for the dyeing and printing of fibre materials containing cellulose.

Abstract: A fabric comprising polyethylene terephthalate fibers which exhibits a reduced tendency to pill upon encountering surface abrasion is formed on an expeditious basis. During the polymerization of the monomers required to form the polyethylene terephthalate, a quantity of polyethylene glycol (as described) is copolymerized therewith to form a polymer which exhibits a substantial intrinsic viscosity (as described). Following the melt-extrusion of the polymer to form fibers and fabric formation, the fabric is subjected to a dye bath at an elevated temperature wherein it is dyed, and the intrinsic viscosity of the polymer is reduced (as described). The presence of units derived from polyethylene glycol within the polymer chain has been found to lead to such intrinsic viscosity reduction within the dye bath.

Abstract: The transfer sheet or web is intended for the use in a heat transfer printing process of cotton, of cotton-polyester blend or of nitrogen containing textile fibers such as wool, silk or nylon.It comprises on its surface at least one organic impregnating agent which has a melting point between 60.degree. and 230.degree. C. and is no polymer, at least one water insoluble, non-subliming dyestuff, and the minimum amount of a binder. The dyestuff forms a pattern or image which is heat contact printed on said textile substrate without the use of carrier vapors or vacuum. The pattern to be heat transferred may also be prepared in an electrophotographic process using a new toner comprising particles of impregnating agent, binder and dyestuff.The pattern on the transfer support is transferred at a temperature between 160.degree. and 230.degree. C. during 30 to 60 seconds to said textile substrate. The printings obtained have very good light, rubbing and washing fastnesses; the handling is not impaired.

Abstract: Textile fabrics formed at least partially of cationic dyeable polyester fibers are dyed in a continuous process with an aqueous dyebath comprising(a) 0 to 5 g/l of thickener;(b) cationic dyestuffs in an amount sufficient to dye the cationic dyeable polyester fibers to the desired depth of color;(c) 2 to 100 g/l of a partially sulfated adduct of ethylene oxide with an alkyl phenol or C.sub.8 to C.sub.16 fatty alcohols;(d) 2 to 60 g/l of nonionic or anionic surfactants; and(e) 5 to 50 g/l of at least one organic compound selected from the group consisting of aromatic nitrile ethers and ethoxylated chlorophenols.The fabrics are continuously dyed by padding, immersing, spraying or otherwise applying the dyestuffs, steaming the fabrics in their wet condition, and subsequently washing and drying.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for fixing azo, metal complex azo and formazan dyes on textile fabrics with hot steam to give stable shades, which process comprises fixing textile fabrics dyed or printed with said dyes in hot steam that contains at least 0.5% by volume of air.

Abstract: Textile fabrics formed at least partially of polyester fibers are dyed with an aqueous dyebath comprising(a) 0 to 5 g/l of thickener;(b) disperse dyestuffs in an amount sufficient to dye the fibers to the desired depth of color;(c) 2 to 100 g/l of a partially sulfated adduct of ethylene oxide with an alkyl phenyl or C.sub.8 to C.sub.16 fatty alcohols;(d) 0 to 60 g/l of nonionic or anionic surfactants; and(e) 5 to 50 g/l of at least one organic compound selected from the group consisting of aromatic nitrile ethers and ethoxylated chlorophenols.The fabrics may be continuously dyed by padding, immersing, spraying or otherwise applying the dyestuffs, steaming the fabrics in their wet condition, and subsequently washing and drying.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for printing cellulosic fibres or cellulose-containing blend fibres with reactive dyes or dye mixtures which contain a reactive dye and subsequent fixation, which comprises printing these materials with a print paste containing at least one water-soluble reactive dye of the formulaD--(X).sub.m (1)in which D is the radical of an organic dye of the monoazo, polyazo, metal complex azo, anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, formazan, azomethine, nitroaryl, dioxazine, phenazine or stilbene series, X is a fibre-reactive radical of the aliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic series which is bonded to the radical D either directly or via a bridge member and m is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, and salts of aliphatic carboxylic acids having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, and subsequently fixing the print; and to the print pastes used and to their use for printing textile materials.