Abstract: A finishing method for reactive dye inkjet printing based on a cationic modifier includes: using the inkjet printing method to spray print the cationic modifier ink and the reactive dye ink on the cellulose fiber fabrics' pattern area after being subjected to sizing treatment, then subjecting the fabrics to steaming or baking treatment, and subjecting the fabrics to soaping to get the reactive dye inkjet printing fabrics. The timespan of spray printing the cationic modifier ink and reactive dye ink is 0-2 min. Cationic modifier ink includes 1.0-60.0 wt % cationic modifier. The cationic modifier refers to the molecular whose structure contains reactive group and positive charge group and the number average molecular weight of 100-30000. The reactive group is one or more in the group containing epoxy group, triazine, pyridine, and olefin. The positive charge group is one or more in the group containing quaternary ammonium salt, and ammonium chloride.

Abstract: Fibers, especially black, brown or gray fibers, comprising IR-transparent colorants. IR-transparent colorants may be di-, tri- or polychromatic dyes or pigments, especially perylene pigments. The fibers may comprise perylene pigments which comprise one of the isomers of the formula Ia or Ib in which the R1 and R2 radicals are each independently phenylene, naphthylene or pyridylene, each of which may be mono- or polysubstituted by C1-C12-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, hydroxy and/or halogen, or a mixture of the two isomers. Useful fiber materials include plastics or glass. The fibers find use, among other uses, in heat management or for production of textiles or fabrics.

Abstract: A method for the antimicrobial finishing of synthetic fibers, in which an aqueous solution of an organic primer component (P), such as, for example, gallic acid, and, as antimicrobial component (K), at least one organic quaternary ammonium compound, and a metal salt component (M) are applied at the same time or at a different time to the fibers, permits permanent antimicrobial finishing.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for applying dyes, stain blocker and anti-soil compositions on BCF yarns during cable or air twisting processes, or heat setting processes, prior to weaving, knitting or tufting. Further discloses are process for applying dyes, stain blocker and anti-soil compositions on BCF yarns prior to heat setting. The processes forego the need to dye and otherwise treat carpets and other textiles made from the BCF yarn using current methods. Also disclosed are systems, BCF yarns, and carpets made from the BCF yarn treated by the disclosed process.

Abstract: A process of preparing garments and natural textile products using natural fiber, yarns and fabric is provided. The process involves treating the natural textile products with natural dyes converted into micro-sized and nano-sized particles. The textile product is also treated with bio-enzymes and natural ingredients at all stages. A process of preparing garments using Neem (Azadirachta Indica) and Holy Basil (Ocimum Sanctum or Tulsi) is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is composition comprising an aqueous dispersion containing a dye, a stain blocker component, and an anti-soil component. The composition provides uniform dyeing, and superior stain blocking and anti-soil characteristics to fibers, carpets, and fabrics by adjusting the conductivity and pH of the dispersion. Alternatively, the composition can comprise an aqueous dispersion containing a dye, a stain blocker component, and a retarder for slowing down the rate of dye reaction. Also disclosed is a method of applying the compositions and dispersions to fibers, carpets, and fabrics.

Abstract: The invention concerns fire-extinguishing and/or fire-retarding compositions comprising at least one water-absorbing polymer and at least one alkali metal salt of a nonpolymeric saturated carboxylic acid, processes for their production and the use of the compositions for firefighting or as fire-retarding coatings.

Abstract: The present penetration-resistant fabric manufacturing method which prevents yarn breakage during the manufacturing process comprises the steps of: (i) blending a fusible yarn and a support yarn to form a blended yarn; (ii) the blended yarn and an elastomeric yarn are formed into a fabric; (iii) treating the fabric by heating so that the fusible yarn melts and spreads over the fabric; and (iv) cooling the fabric to form a penetration barrier. The present invention prevents yarn breakage during the manufacturing process.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel halogenated flame retardant formulations that effectively flame retard textiles at low binder and/or the flame retardant synergist contents, novel modes of application thereof on textiles, and flame-retarded textile fibers and fabrics which are treated by these formulations.

Abstract: One method includes applying to a post-manufactured textile material a liquid composition resulting from a combination of ingredients. The ingredients include one or more anti-fading compounds, one or more anti-soiling compounds, one or more silicon-based compounds, and one or more carrying media. One composition is a liquid composition resulting from a combination of ingredients, with the ingredients including a benzotriazole, a fluorocarbon, an organosiloxane, and odorless mineral spirits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of preparing a garment, including: (i) selecting a suitable natural fiber/yarn/fabric, (ii) infusing color energy by dyeing the natural fiber/yarn/fabric using natural dyes, (iii) infusing the crystals power in the fabric, (iv) treating the garment with a natural antimicrobial so as to obtain the desired fabric with infused color energy and crystal power.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a substantially dry cosmetic article for dyeing keratin materials, comprising a porous flexible substrate, and at least one direct dyes and/or direct dye precursor in powder form, which are capable of dyeing the keratin material via heat transfer, the substrate and the direct dyes or direct dye precursors being non-covalently bonded to the substrate. Disclosed herein is also a method for dyeing keratin materials, for example, human keratin materials, via dry heat transfer, using the dry heat-transfer cosmetic article.

Abstract: A pad-dyed, foam-dyed, or exhaust-dyed pigment-colored, cellulose-based fabric that does not discolor upon chlorine bleaching of the fabric is provided. The fabric is dyed by grinding pigment colorants of a desired color to an ultra fine size and blending the grinded pigment colorants with one or more binders and, optionally, one or more additives, to form a padding paste. The padding paste or pigment paste is then prepared for pad dyeing, foam dyeing or exhaust dyeing, and the fabric is exhaust dyed, foam dyed or pad dyed using the prepared padding or pigment paste. Where the fabric is exhaust dyed or pad dyed, the fabric may be pre-treated by a pre-cationinzation process.

Abstract: The present invention concerns covalent conjugates of cotton and substitutes (viscose, modal cotton) with bioactive substances having antiseptic, sanitizing, acaricidal and insect repellent activity, as well as a new process for obtaining aforesaid conjugates in common equipment of the textile industry, without compromising the marketable and organoleptic properties of the cotton and its substitutes treated in this manner. The conjugates obtained by the new process are characterized by a high stability, while maintaining in the long term the antiseptic, sanitizing, acaricidal and/or insect repellent activity imparted by the procedure described herein.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion which comprises a) a flame retardant of the general formula (I) wherein R1 represents hydrogen, C1-4-alkyl, —CH2Cl, —CH2Br, —CH2O—C1-4-alkyl or phenyl, R2 represents hydrogen, C1-4-alkyl, —CH2Cl, —CH2Br or —CH2O—C1-4-alkyl, or R1 and R2 together with the ring carbon atoms bound to them, represent cyclohexylidene, cyclohexenylidene or 3,4-dibromocyclohexylidene, R3 and R5 independently represent hydrogen or C1-4-alkyl, R4 represents hydrogen or methyl, and X represents oxygen or sulfur, and b) an acrylate copolymer which substantially consists of 50 to 80 mol % of monoalkenyl aromatics and 20 to 50 mol % of acrylates. The inventive aqueous dispersions have an average molar mass Mv between 1000 and 50 000 g/mol.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a fire retardant composite panel material is fabricated. A water-based slurry comprising partially soluble boric acid and borax pentahydrate solids is created. An adhesive used in the composite panel fabrication process is added to fibers. The water-based slurry is separately added to the adhesive and, after mixing, to the fibers. The composite panel produced thereby is also described.

Abstract: There is provided a method for preventing or reducing the fading of color on fabric by means of a divalent salt. Compositions which provide care to the color of fabrics and comprising a dye fixing agent and the divalent salt are also herein provided.

Abstract: A modified polyamide polymer having a high amino end group content, with more than 30 percent of the amino end groups being secondary or tertiary amine, dramatically improves the dye bleed performance. The modified polyamide may be prepared by polymerization of polyamide-forming monomers in the presence of a carboxylic acid and a hindered piperidine derivative in amounts sufficient to achieve the high amino end group content.

Abstract: The effects of ultraviolet induced damage to cationic dyeable nylon fibers dyed at a pH of about 2.5 or less with an acid dye, a premetallized acid dye or a reactive dye are arrested or attenuated by applying to the dyed fibers either before of after exposure to ultraviolet light a neutralizing aqueous solution having a pH of about 7.5 or greater and heating the fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the staining of wood, which comprises treating the unstained wood with an aqueous preparation comprising a) at least one dye, and b) at least one dye stabilizer of the formula (I) or (II)  in which G1 and G2, independently of one another, are C1-C4alkyl or together are pentamethylene, Z1 and Z2 are methyl, or Z1 and Z2 form a bridging member which is unsubstituted or substituted by an ester, ether, hydroxyl, oxo, cyanohydrin, amido, amino, carboxyl or urethane radical, E is oxyl or hydroxyl, and X is an inorganic or organic anion, and the total number of cations h corresponds to the total number of anions j, to a wood stain comprising a dye and a dye stabilizer of the formula (I) or (II), and to the use of this wood stain for the staining of wood.

Abstract: A modified polyamide polymer having a high amino end group content, with more than 30 percent of the amino end groups being secondary or tertiary amine, dramatically improves the dye bleed performance. The modified polyamide may be prepared by polymerization of polyamide-forming monomers in the presence of a carboxylic acid and a hindered piperidine derivative in amounts sufficient to achieve the high amino end group content.

Abstract: A process for making a polyamide substrate characterized by enhanced breaking strength and fade resistance is disclosed. The process features the steps of treating a polyamide substrate, preferably a nylon 6 substrate having a hindered amine light stabilizer chemically bound thereto, with an effective amount of an ultraviolet inhibitor, an antioxidant and optionally, a dye, in the presence of a swelling agent for the polyamide that is also a solvent for the ultraviolet inhibitor and the antioxidant to impart high breaking strength to the substrate. A life preserver or other type of buoyancy device may be made from the process. A polyamide fabric comprising a dye, an ultraviolet inhibitor and an antioxidant also is disclosed. When a polyamide fiber of the present invention is exposed to sunlight, the useful life of the fiber is greatly increased compared to untreated polyamide fiber.

Abstract: A water-dilutable UV light absorber composition and method for improving the lightfastness of dyed textiles is provided. The composition includes from about 5-75% by weight of an ultraviolet light absorbing agent selected from the group consisting of benzotriazole, benzophenone, and phenol substituted triazine; and from about 25-95% by weight of an organic solvent suitable for dissolving the ultraviolet light absorbing agent. The ultraviolet light absorbing agent is applied to the textiles in a concentration sufficient to result in an add-on in the range of between 0.4-4.0% by weight of the textiles when dry.

Abstract: Tea polyphenol obtained by the extraction from tea has an antibacterial effect. In methods for producing an antibacterial fiber by fixing the tea polyphenol to fiber, the object of the present invention is to provide a process for manufacturing an antibacterial fiber capable of exerting an excellent antibacterial performance without the use of metal chelates potentially causing metal allergy and environmental problems. In order to achieve the above object, the present invention manufactures an antibacterial fiber by a process comprising the steps of contacting fiber with or immersing fiber in an aqueous solution in which a cationic surfactant with a quaternary ammonium salt group, a water-soluble protein, and an alkaline compound are dissolved; and separating said fiber from the aqueous solution, to immerse the fiber in another aqueous solution containing tea polyphenol.

Abstract: A process for imparting long-lasting antimicrobial properties to fabrics is disclosed which entails the diffusion of triclosan esters within each individual fiber of a textile. One preferred method is performed in a standard jet dye bath which requires a high range of temperatures to effectively color fabrics. Dyeing in this manner also involves diffusing compounds within individual fibers; thus, this manner of incorporating dyestuffs and colorants within textile fabrics provides a compatible and effective vehicle for simultaneously introducing triclosan esters within such textile fibers, also. A dye bath application is not required, however, as any procedure which allows contact between a triclosan ester derivative and a fabric at a sufficient temperature and for a sufficient time to effectuate diffusion of the ester within each individual fiber of the fabric is also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: A method of improving the stability to ozone exposure of dyes on natural or synthetic polyamide fiber materials comprises treating the fiber material, before, during or after dyeing, with a liquor comprising a homopolymer or copolymer having structural repeating units of formula (1) in which R1 is unsubstituted or substituted C1-C4alkyl. The resulting dyeings and prints feature improved ozone fastness with no effect on hue, colour yield and other fastness properties such as light fastness, for instance.

Abstract: A process for imparting long-lasting antimicrobial properties to fabrics is disclosed which entails the diffusion of triclosan esters within each individual fiber of a textile. One preferred method is performed in a standard jet dye bath which requires a high range of temperatures to effectively color fabrics. Dyeing in this manner also involves diffusing compounds within individual fibers; thus, this manner of incorporating dyestuffs and colorants within textile fabrics provides a compatible and effective vehicle for simultaneously introducing triclosan esters within such textile fibers, also. A dye bath application is not required, however, as any procedure which allows contact between a triclosan ester derivative and a fabric at a sufficient temperature and for a sufficient time to effectuate diffusion of the ester within each individual fiber of the fabric is also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: A flame retardant including red phosphorus in an amount of 1.5 to 15 parts by weight and an ammonium polyphosphate compound in an amount of 10 to 70 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the solid content of an aqueous dispersion of an ethylene-vinyl acetate-acrylate copolymer having an ethylene content of 2 to 30 wt %, a vinyl acetate content of 40 to 88 wt %, an acrylate content of 10 to 50 wt % and a resin solid content of 35 to 75 wt %. The flame retardant is useful to flameproof mesh sheets.

Abstract: A process for arresting or attenuating ultraviolet induced damage to nylon fibers comprising dyeing cationic dyeable nylon fibers at a pH of about 2.5 or less with an acid dye, a fiber reactive dye or premetallized acid dye and, subsequent to exposing said fibers to fiber damaging amounts of ultraviolet light, applying a neutralizing aqueous solution having a pH of about 7.5 or greater to said fibers, thereby arresting or attenuating ultraviolet induced damage to said nylon fibers. The nylon fibers may be in a carpet which may be treated after installation.

Abstract: A process for the photochemical stabilization of dyeings and prints on polyester fibre material, which comprises treating the polyester fibre material with a compound of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, n and m are as defined herein.The treated dyed or printed polyester fibre material is distinguished by good fastness to light and heat and has a high sun protection factor.

Abstract: A process for imparting long-lasting antimicrobial properties to fabrics is disclosed which entails the diffusion of triclosan esters within each individual fiber of a textile. One preferred method is performed in a standard jet dye bath which requires a high range of temperatures to effectively color fabrics. Dyeing in this manner also involves diffusing compounds within individual fibers; thus, this manner of incorporating dyestuffs and colorants within textile fabrics provides a compatible and effective vehicle for simultaneously introducing triclosan esters within such textile fibers, also. A dye bath application is not required, however, as any procedure which allows contact between a triclosan ester derivative and a fabric at a sufficient temperature and for a sufficient time to effectuate diffusion of the ester within each individual fiber of the fabric is also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: 050234814The present invention relates to a process for increasing the sun protection factor of cellulosic fiber materials, which comprises treating the cellulosic fiber materials with at least one reactive dye and at least one reactive UV absorber.

Abstract: Process for increasing the sun protection factor of cellulosic fibre materials by treating the cellulosic fibre materials with at least one direct dye and at least one UV absorber.

Abstract: Suede-like artificial leather is described that is treated with at least one dye selected from the group consisting of sulfur dyes, vat dyes and sulfur vat dyes, and 2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxy benzophenone. The suede-like artificial leather has excellent color resistance to light and color fastness to both washing and dry-cleaning.

Abstract: A process for preparing photochemically stable dyed nylon compositions includes providing to a dyebath a shaped article of poly(epsilon-caprolactam) hydrolytically polymerized in the presence of water, a carboxylic acid chain regulator and a hindered piperidine derivative; and in the dyebath, dyeing the shaped article with one or more metalized or nonmetalized acid dyestuffs.

Abstract: An ultraviolet absorber comprising, as an effective component, a benzotriazole compound represented by the following general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or phenyl. The ultraviolet absorber undergoes minimal sublimation, has excellent thermal resistance, provides satisfactory light fastness for materials made of polyester-based synthetic fibers, particularly cation-dyeable polyester-based fibers, and is also inexpensive, generates few by-products and is easy to produce industrially.

Abstract: Compositions of water insoluble U.V. absorbers can be improved by the addition of a non-ionic surfactant which is an addition product of ethylene oxide or propylene oxide or both ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, and a mixture of fatty alcohols, fatty acids or fatty esters having 7-20 carbon atoms, preferably 14-18 carbon atoms or either tristyrylphenol or distyrylphenol. Such compositions have a good storage stability and excellent shear stability when the substrate to be dyed is a yarn which is in packed form.

Abstract: A composition and a process are disclosed for imparting durable antimicrobial properties to fibrous materials. The composition contains a leveling surfactant and a water-insoluble antimicrobial compound. In one embodiment, simultaneous dyeing and antimicrobial finishing of a fibrous material is achieved using an aqueous dye bath containing the aforesaid composition.

Abstract: Improved flat duck griege cotton/thermoplastic fiber blend fabrics have been discovered which are suitable for processing into flame resistant fabrics with low laundry shrinkage while maintaining high resistance to molten metal.

Abstract: Fibers, or articles prepared therefrom, of linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon are effectively dyed by contacting the fibers in aqueous dyebath under mild dyeing conditions in the substantial absence of a dye carrier. The dyed materials are useful in apparel fabrics.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel water-soluble antioxidants of formula ##STR1## wherein the variables are as defined in the claims, to a process for their preparation and to the use thereof for the photochemical and thermal stabilisation of dyed and undyed polyamide fibre materials.

Abstract: A method for applying a low soil finish to spun synthetic textile fibers comprising applying to the spun fibers a low soil finish composition containing a dry, waxy solid component which comprises one or more of the following:A) a bisamide of the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R" can be the same or different and are straight or branched alkyl groups having from 7 to 19 carbon atoms, R' is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 linear alkyl group, and x is an integer of from 0 to 5;B) a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide;C) the reaction product of a C.sub.8-20 saturated fatty alcohol, a C.sub.8-20 saturated fatty amine, or a phenol, with from 2 to 250 moles of ethylene oxide, andD) a C.sub.8-22 fatty acid ester.

Abstract: A method of improving the light fastness of textile materials using an aqueous dispersion of a compound of formula I, ##STR1## having a first (A) and a second (B) benzoxazine-4-one ring joined by a phenylene bridging member; a variable bond between the first benzoxazine-4-one ring (A) and the phenylene bridging member, said variable bond being meta- or para- to the bond between the second benzoxazine-4-one ring (B) and the bridging member; wherein each R.sub.1 is independently hydrogen, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1-2 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, carboxy, sulfonic acid, C.sub.1-3 alkylcarbonyl, benzoyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxycarbonyl and; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, methyl, C.sub.1-2 alkoxy, phenyl, hydroxy, nitro, carboxy or sulfonic acid.

Abstract: A method of applying dye to keratin fibres comprises pretreating the fibres by contacting them with an alkaline solution of an amphoteric surfactant, and thereafter applying dye to the pretreated fibres from a dyeing solution substantially deficient of surfactant-type levelling agents. Also disclosed is a novel surfactant compound comprising an alkoxylated hydroxysulphobetaine of formula: ##STR1## where: R.sub.1 is a hydrocarbon group selected from the range C.sub.12 H.sub.25 up to C.sub.21 H.sub.43 ; andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are poly(alkylene oxide) groups, each having n alkylene oxide units, where 3.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.21.In another aspect, there is disclosed a method of applying dye to keratin fibres comprising contacting the fibres with a bath liquor comprising an alkaline solution of the above surfactant, and thereafter adding dye to the bath liquor and applying the dye to the fibres from the bath liquor.

Abstract: A method for applying a low soil finish to spun synthetic textile fibers comprising applying to the spun fibers a low soil finish composition containing a dry, waxy solid component which comprises one or more of the following:A) a bisamide of the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R" can be the same or different and are straight or branched alkyl groups having from 7 to 19 carbon atoms, R' is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 linear alkyl group, and x is an integer of from 0 to 5;B) a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide; pa C) the reaction product of a C.sub.8-20 saturated fatty alcohol, a C.sub.8-20 saturated fatty amine, or a phenol, with from 2 to 250 moles of ethylene oxide, andD) a C.sub.8-22 fatty acid ester.

Abstract: A method of modifying an inorganic material which evolves gases and/or vapors at a temperature which is detrimental to the processing temperature of polymer or paper systems so that the modified material can be used as a fire retardant additive with that polymer or paper system. The method comprises the steps of: (1) providing a first material; (2) treating the first material to remove the portion which evolves gas which is detrimental to the processing of the polymer or paper system; and (3) combining a second material with the first material to create a modified material which does not evolve gas at a temperature which is detrimental to the processing of the paper or polymer system.

Abstract: A method for removing impurities and potentially toxic substances from cellulose is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: (a) immersing cellulose containing organic extractables in one or more acid baths so as to remove traces of organic extractables; (b) immersing the cellulose in a water bath; (c) immersing the compressed cellulose in an alkaline bath; and (d) sterilizing the treated cellulose using pressurized steam.

Abstract: Described is a process for dyeing fibrous materials made of or containing wool with anionic dyes, which comprises dyeing these materials in the presence of a wool preservative comprising at least one compound of the formulaR--O--CH.sub.2 --CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 --Y (1),where the variables are each as defined in the claims. The process makes available rub-fast level dyeings without deterioration in the quality of the wool.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for treating polyamide fiber containing materials which process comprises applying a benzofuran-2-one compound to the material in order to enhance its moulding stability. In addition, compositions containing a fluorescent whitening agent and a benzofuran-2-one, and optionally one or more dyes, are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for dyeing wool-containing fibre materials with anionic dyes, which comprises dyeing said materials in the presence of a wool protective agent which is a reaction product of an epihalohydrin and an amine of formulaR--NH.sub.2 (1),wherein R is as defined in the claims. Rubfast, level dyeings without impairment of wool quality are obtainable by the process.