US20020124323A1 - Process for patterning textile materials and fabrics made therefrom - Google Patents

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US20020124323A1
US20020124323A1 US09/756,956 US75695601A US2002124323A1 US 20020124323 A1 US20020124323 A1 US 20020124323A1 US 75695601 A US75695601 A US 75695601A US 2002124323 A1 US2002124323 A1 US 2002124323A1
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  • the invention generally relates to a process for patterning textile materials. More specifically, the invention relates to a process for producing patterned textile materials using a dye process conventionally used for dyeing solid fabrics, and fabrics made using the process.
  • One traditional way of achieving patterned fabrics is by forming the fabric from alternating regions of differently colored, previously dyed yarns.
  • the fabrics made in this manner are called yarn-dyed fabrics, and are used in the manufacture of such fabrics as woven striped broadcloth (e.g., of the variety commonly used in men's dress shirts).
  • yarn-dyed fabrics While providing a desirable appearance in many respects, there are some disadvantages to yarn-dyed fabrics, the main being that the yarns must be dyed in advance to the colors desired for use in the product. As will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, this adds significantly to the lead time required to produce the fabric (since colors must be determined and the yarns dyed to achieve those colors prior to the fabric formation process) and it can be expensive to produce small lots of particular color combinations.
  • the fabric formation equipment e.g. the loom or knitting machine
  • the fabric formation equipment e.g. the loom or knitting machine
  • yarn-dyed fabrics have a tendency to shrink differentially due to component yarns having been exposed to different temperatures and conditions during their respective dyeing and processing conditions.
  • yarn-dyed fabrics often pucker along the regions of transition between one yarn color and another following laundering.
  • the yarn-dyed products require undesirably long lead times and manufacturing complexity, while achieving products that may have undesirable side-to-side variation.
  • the second disadvantage of this type of patterning is encountered when using pigments to print over a base shade. It is generally known that the above-described problem of color limitations can be overcome by printing pigments onto the surface of a dyed fabric as is commonly done in plastisol printing. In this way, even white and light colors can be patterned onto very dark backgrounds and the color selection is not limited. However, the resulting pattern has a somewhat stiff and/or rubbery feel and may have a raised appearance as compared to the feel and appearance of the unpatterned area. In many apparel applications, this is not desirable. Furthermore, with repeated launderings and/or abrasion, the printed pattern may eventually become brittle, crack and peel off.
  • discharge printing Another method commonly used is called discharge printing.
  • the fabric is dyed (typically piece dyed), then printed in a pattern with a paste containing a chemical that reduces the dye, to thereby form white patterns within the dyed background.
  • a colorant may also be added to the discharge paste so that the discharged color is replaced with another color.
  • the discharge chemistry can tend to be harsh and often weakens the portions of the fabric to which it is applied, thereby reducing the overall strength of the fabric.
  • Another disadvantage of this type processing is that only dyes that readily discharge to white when subjected to chemical reducing agents can be selected or there will be residual color left in the patterned area. This type of chemistry adds to the cost and reduces the flexibility of the process.
  • resist printing Another method used to produce patterned fabrics is called resist printing.
  • resist printing a substance designed to resist dyeing of the fabric is applied to the fabric in a pattern.
  • the fabric is then dyed using a discontinuous dye process.
  • the resist agent was typically a water insoluble medium.
  • patterning processes which use water insoluble media are batik, which uses wax, and tie dyeing, which uses elastic bands or the like to inhibit the dyeing of the fabric in particular regions.
  • batik which uses wax
  • tie dyeing which uses elastic bands or the like to inhibit the dyeing of the fabric in particular regions.
  • the use of these media requires an additional processing operation to remove the dye-inhibiting medium. Where the dye-inhibiting medium is wax, the removal process can be difficult and can result in damage to the underlying fabric regions.
  • tie-dye processes removal of the bands is likewise labor intensive. Furthermore, processes such as tie-dyeing are limited in the types of design configurations they can be used to produce, and the wax used in batik does not enable the portions of the fabric where it is applied to be simultaneously dyed a different color from the rest of the fabric.
  • Another type of resist printing involves the chemical binding of the dye sites of the fibers in particular regions of the fabric.
  • the resist chemistry will be printed on the fabric in a particular pattern prior to dyeing of the fabric.
  • U. S. Pat. No. 5,984,977 to Moore et al. describes the use of a substance designed to chemically block the dye sites of a cellulosic material during a discontinuous dye process. Because the dye sites are bound by the resist chemistry, the fabric will not dye in the regions where the chemistry has been applied.
  • heat transfer printing is also used to pattern fabrics.
  • This method uses a paper printed with dyes that are subject to sublimation upon heating. The paper is placed in direct contact with the fabric and heat is applied to transfer the dyes from the paper to the fabric by sublimation.
  • heat transfer printing is normally performed in a dry state, with the heat applied also serving to diffuse the dye into the fiber. This method is primarily limited to disperse dyes that readily sublime.
  • a variation of this method where the heat transfer is done in a wet state allows other dye classes to be used that will readily transfer from the paper to the fabric in the vapor phase.
  • the dye selection is limited and a two-step process of printing the paper and then transferring the dye to the fabric is necessary. Furthermore, resist effects are not made by this process and designs are therefore limited by the base shade of the fabric prior to printing.
  • the process of the instant invention enables the production of patterned fabrics in an efficient manner, while avoiding extra processing operations required by prior art methods.
  • the process enables the production of fabrics having the surface appearance of yarn-dyed goods, while avoiding the complexity inherent in yarn-dye manufacturing methods and the fabric strength degradation provided by other dye methods.
  • the process enables the manufacture of patterned fabrics using a continuous or semi-continuous dyeing operation, which achieve greater manufacturing efficiencies than typical discontinuous processes.
  • the term “continuous or semi-continuous dye operation” is intended to mean those dye operations where the fabric generally lingers within the dye bath for a relatively short period of time, generally as a result of the continuous motion of the fabric through the process.
  • continuous and semi-continuous dye operations of the variety contemplated by the invention include thermosol dye processes, pad/steam processes, thermosol/pad/steam processes, pad/high temperature steam operations, jig dye processes, pad batch, and the like.
  • Such processes are typically non-exhaust type processes.
  • discontinuous dye processes involve the dyeing of a “batch” of fabric, where the fabric spends an extended uninterrupted period of time in the dye liquor to achieve even dyeing through exhaustion and equilibrium.
  • the process involves applying to the fabric a chemical substance capable of temporarily mechanically inhibiting the wetting of underlying regions of the fabric, and then continuously or semi-continuously dyeing the fabric.
  • the chemical substance desirably comprises a print paste.
  • the chemical substance may comprise a fluorochemical.
  • the chemical substance may comprise both fluorochemical and a print paste.
  • the chemical substance is selected so that it mechanically inhibits the wetting of underlying regions of the fabric to which it is applied, while not requiring removal from the fabric by way of a separate removal operation.
  • the chemical substance is desirably water soluble so that it is removed, if desired, by the subsequent chemical and/or mechanical action of the normal dyeing and finishing processes.
  • the chemical substance can be selected to either totally inhibit wetting of the underlying fabric regions or only partially inhibit the dye uptake such that the underlying fabric regions dye to a lesser extent than other areas of the fabric where the chemical substance was not provided.
  • the chemical substance can be selected to correspond with the particular dye process to be utilized so that the chemical substance is removed shortly before the end of the dye process and portions of the fabric underlying the chemical substance are wet to a lesser extent than the base portions of the fabric, thereby having less of an opportunity to bond with the dye molecules in those regions.
  • the portions of the fabric where the chemical substance was applied are dyed the same color as the uncovered fabric portions but at a lighter shade level. Therefore, a fabric having a pattern formed from varied dye uptake amounts in predetermined regions can be efficiently manufactured.
  • the chemical substance may also include a dye such that the portions of the fabric on which the chemical substance is printed are dyed a different color than those portions of the fabric dyed by the subsequent continuous dye process.
  • the invention is not limited to the application of a single chemical substance, rather plural different chemical substances could be printed in different patterns within the scope of the invention. For example, a first pattern of a chemical substance which does not include dye could be applied in a first pattern, while a second chemical substance which does include dye could be applied in a second pattern, to thereby produce a three-color patterned fabric. Additionally, a three or more color effect could be achieved using two different chemical substances having different resist characteristics printed in two or more different patterns.
  • the process of the invention enables the production of fabrics having a unique yarn-dyed appearance without the disadvantages associated with yarn-dyed products.
  • the pattern printed on the fabric is selected to correspond to the yarns in the fabric construction, to thereby give the appearance of a yarn-dyed fabric.
  • the patterning capability and pattern clarity of fabrics printed in this manner far exceeds that of yarn-dyed goods, especially where intricate designs are desired.
  • the fabrics retain substantially all of their initial strength, have good colorfastness, and have superior aesthetic and functional characteristics.
  • FIG. 1 is a flow diagram of one embodiment of the process of the instant invention
  • FIG. 2 is a photograph (40 ⁇ magnification) of a conventional yarn-dyed product.
  • FIG. 3 is a photograph (40 ⁇ magnification) of a fabric made according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a process for manufacturing patterned fabrics according to the instant invention.
  • the steps performed in this aspect are printing resist chemistry on the fabric, drying the chemistry (optional), applying the dye, pre-drying the dye (if desired), setting the dye, cooling the fabric (if previously heated), applying chemistry as desired, reacting the chemistry if necessary, washing the fabric to remove excess chemistry, and drying and taking up the fabric.
  • the specific steps used will vary according to the dye process used, type of fabric being patterned, chemistry used, pattern sought, etc. The steps will be discussed more specifically below.
  • the fabric to be patterned is obtained.
  • the fabric can be of any variety, including a woven fabric, a knit fabric, nonwoven fabric, or the like.
  • the fabric can be formed of any conventional type of fibers that are capable of being continuously or semi-continuously dyed, including but not limited to synthetic fibers such as polyesters (including, but not limited to polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) and modified versions thereof), polyamides, polypropylene, aramids, polyolefins, regenerated fibers such as polylactide based fibers (PLA) and rayon (e.g.
  • synthetic fibers such as polyesters (including, but not limited to polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) and modified versions thereof), polyamides, polypropylene, aramids, polyolefins, regenerated fibers such as polylactide based fibers (PLA) and rayon (e.g.
  • the process of the invention has been found to perform particularly well in the production of 100% polyester, 100% cotton, and polyester/cotton blended fabrics.
  • the fabric will be selected to provide the weight and performance characteristics desired for the end use product.
  • the fabric is desirably in prepared form, meaning that it has been washed to remove oils, impurities and the like which it has picked up during the manufacturing and/or transport processes.
  • the fabric is dried as part of the preparation process so that a consistent product is presented for chemical substance application and dyeing.
  • a chemical substance designed to temporarily inhibit the wetting of the underlying fabric areas is then applied to the fabric in a desired pattern.
  • the chemical substance is desirably applied to the fabric by a printing process.
  • the printing process can be roller bed printing, rotary screen printing, flexographic printing, gravure roll application, multiple nozzle injection patterning (such as that described in commonly-assigned U.S. Pat. No. 4,923,743), or the like.
  • other application methods are contemplated within the scope of the invention including, but not limited to flick brush, ultrasonic spray, foam application,print head pattern methods, and the like.
  • the chemical substance can be applied in any desired pattern.
  • the application “pattern” can be that of randomized spots or the like (e.g.
  • the regions where the chemistry is applied will determine the pattern of undyed or differentially dyed areas on the finished fabric, and the variety of application patterns is essentially limitless. As a result, the process can be used to achieve a limitless variety of fabric appearances.
  • the chemical substance is designed to physically inhibit the wetting of underlying regions of the fabric for a period of time.
  • the chemical substance is designed to prevent wetting of the underlying regions of the fabric for a period of time greater than the fabric is in contact with the aqueous dye liquor.
  • the chemical substance can be selected to prevent saturation of the underlying regions while allowing some wetting, either by virtue of the length of time it inhibits wetting or the degree it inhibits wetting.
  • the fabric may retain the property of being inhibited from wetting after processing since the downstream processing does not require the removal of the chemistry.
  • the chemical substance is desirably water soluble.
  • the chemical substance is selected to inhibit wetting of the underlying portions of the fabric, and preferably to totally inhibit wetting.
  • the chemical substance can be selected to allow underlying portions of the fabric to wet at a significantly slower rate than the untreated regions, or it can be selected to inhibit wetting for a period of time somewhat shorter than the length of the dye process.
  • portions of the fabric on which the chemical substance has been printed will be exposed to a lesser amount of the dye and/or exposed for a lesser length of time than the untreated fabric regions.
  • the portions of the fabric that were treated with the chemical substance will be dyed the same basic color (hue) as the surrounding fabric regions, but with a depth of shade ranging from slightly lighter to much lighter than the untreated regions.
  • the chemical substance preferably includes a print paste comprising a thickening agent and water.
  • the chemical substance includes a fluorochemical.
  • the chemical substance includes both a print paste and a fluorochemical.
  • the chemical substance is selected so that it inhibits the wetting of underlying regions of the fabric to which it is applied, while not requiring removal from the fabric by way of a separate removal operation, as will be discussed further herein.
  • Examples of chemical substances that have been found to perform well in the instant invention are alginate-based print pastes, xanthan-based print pastes, synthetic-thickener-based print pastes, a wide variety of fluorochemicals, and combinations thereof.
  • the viscosity and rheology of the chemical substance will be selected to optimize wetting inhibition and to achieve the intended design appearance in the finished fabric.
  • the precise chemical substance formulation used will be selected to accommodate the application method used, screen or mesh size, add-on desired, etc. Such parameters are all contemplated within the scope of the invention, with the precise formulations used for each fabric being readily discernable without undue experimentation.
  • a chemical substance viscosity of about 8 poise to about 70 poise, and preferably about 10 poise to about 40 poise (depending on the thickening agent used) performs well.
  • the chemical substance will be applied at a pressure designed to achieve even printing with adequate penetration for the specific chemical substance and substrate used. For example, pressure ranges of about 3 psi to about 10 psi have been found to perform well for the chemical substances described above.
  • the pressure at which the chemical substance is applied will be selected to optimize penetration of the substance into the particular fabric to the extent necessary to achieve the desired design and to achieve evenly printed goods.
  • the rheology of the chemical substance desirably provides good flow and quick stop characteristics.
  • the chemical substance will also include a dye.
  • the portions of the fabric on which the chemical substance is applied will be printed a first color, while surrounding regions of the base fabric not having the chemical substance thereon will be dyed a different color during the dye process.
  • the chemical substances may be applied more than once using different patterns and different chemical substances. Therefore, the process can be used to form an essentially infinite number of fabric patterns and appearances.
  • the chemical substance can be applied to the fabric such that it mimics the pattern of yarns in a fabric construction, such as through a pattern of stripes printed in the direction of warp or filling yarns on a woven fabric to simulate a yarn-dyed striped fabric.
  • the chemical substance may include other types of chemicals such as optical brighteners, different dye classes, copolymers, any type of chemistry that provides an additional benefit without interfering with the properties necessary for this invention to operate, and the like.
  • the fabric is then dyed in a conventional continuous or semi-continuous manner such as by a thermosol dye process.
  • a thermosol dye process such as pad/steam processes, thermosol/pad/steam processes, cold pad batch, jig dye processes, and the like can also be used within the scope of the instant invention with varying effects.
  • the dyeing process used will be selected depending on the type of fabric being processed as well as the type of dye to be used. Similarly, the type and amount of chemical substance used will be selected to optimize the appearance of the dyed fabric.
  • the type of dye process and chemical substance will be coordinated so that the mechanical inhibition of wetting provided by the chemical substance survives the specific dye process used to the extent necessary to achieve the desired patterned effect from dyeing.
  • the dye method utilized will be selected to achieve the desired results for the particular fabric being produced. For example, in many cases it will be desirable to utilize high efficiency continuous and semi-continuous dye processes; in such cases the yarns forming the fabric will often be ring dyed.
  • thermosol/pad-steam process When a thermosol/pad-steam process is used, the process generally goes as follows: The fabric having the chemical substance applied to it is routed through the dye pad, where the fabric is saturated with dye, with the exception of those regions where the chemical substance prevents the fabric from fully wetting. The fabric is desirably pre-dried, and then heated to a temperature sufficient to sublime the dyestuff into the substrate such that the dyes sublime and penetrate into the fibers. The fabric is then desirably steamed, scoured and washed in a conventional manner to remove any excess chemistry and dye that may remain. The fabric is cooled, and any finish chemistries that are desired can be applied.
  • chemistries designed to promote soil release and wicking, or reduce static and/or pilling, etc. can be provided according to the needs of the fabric.
  • any desired face finishing operations can also be performed as needed.
  • the fabric is then desirably dried and packaged for distribution.
  • the dye utilized can also be selected to achieve the type of appearance desired.
  • the textile fabric is a polyester/cotton blended fabric and it is desired to have a solid-colored base fabric
  • a combination of disperse and vat dyes may be utilized to achieve dyeing of both the polyester and cotton constituents.
  • a thermosol/pad/steam process could be utilized with the additional steps of steaming, scouring and washing added to the process described above after the thermosol oven.
  • the dye bath may include dyes that are designed to dye only one of the fiber constituents, so as to achieve a heather type appearance of the base fabric.
  • a polyester/cotton blended fabric could be exposed to disperse dyes only, which will dye the polyester component while leaving the cotton component substantially undyed, to thereby achieve a unique appearance of the base fabric.
  • the chemical substance is selected to at least temporarily inhibit wetting of portions of the fabric, so that a pattern can be produced on the fabric during a continuous or semi-continuous dye process.
  • the nature of the chemical substance results in it not requiring a subsequent removal process.
  • the action of the dye process, drying, finishing and/or scouring operations serve to remove any of the chemistry that would interfere with the end performance of the fabric.
  • the subsequent processing steps generally serve to remove the print paste from the fabric.
  • the chemical substance comprises or consists essentially of a fluorocarbon
  • the chemical substance and dye process used can be coordinated so that the amount of the chemical substance that remains on the fabric following processing is controlled at desired levels.
  • the fabrics produced according to the process of the invention have superior appearance, in many cases closely approximating the appearance of yarn-dyed fabrics, while avoiding the problems with that production process.
  • the differential shrinkage problems commonly associated with yarn-dyed fabrics can be avoided because the base fabric can be produced in a uniform construction if so desired.
  • the fabrics of the invention also have good performance characteristics such as good uniform physical strength, appearance, colorfastness, washfastness, design durability, and a consistent feel or hand across patterned and unpatterned areas.
  • Sample A was a bright blue and dark grey striped conventional poplin fabric having a weight of 4.3 oz/sq yd.
  • the finished construction had 102 ends per inch and 57 picks per inch.
  • Both warp and filling yarns consisted of a 65% polyester and 35% cotton blend. It is believed by the inventors that the fabric had been treated with conventional soil release and permanent press chemistries, and lightly sanded.
  • Sample B was a conventional poplin fabric having small blue stripes on a white background.
  • the fabric had a weight of 4.3 oz/ sq yd and a finished construction having 77 ends per inch and 59 picks per inch.
  • Both warp and filling yarns consisted of a 65% polyester and 35% cotton blend. It is believed by the inventors that the fabric had been treated with conventional soil release and permanent press chemistries, and lightly sanded.
  • Sample C was a conventional poplin fabric having multi-colored stripes.
  • the fabric had a weight of 4.3 oz/ sq yd and a finished construction of 104 ends per inch and 60 picks per inch.
  • Both warp and filling yarns consisted of a 65% polyester and 35% cotton blend. It is believed by the inventors that the fabric had been treated with conventional soil release and permanent press chemistries, and lightly sanded.
  • Sample D was a 4.3 oz 65/35 polyester/cotton poplin fabric.
  • the fabric was dyed in a thermosol at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was dyed the same base shade as Sample E below.
  • the fabric was then finished in a conventional manner, by padding on conventional type finish chemistry to provide moisture transport, soil release and permanent press characteristics, running it through a tenter in a conventional manner to cross-link the resin and set the fabric width.
  • the fabric was then mechanically abraded in the manner described in commonly-assigned U.S. Pat. No. 5,752,300 to Dischler and treated with high pressure air (to form microfissures in the resin chemistry) in the manner described in commonly-assigned U.S. Pat. No. 5,822,835 to Dischler.
  • the fabric had a finished construction of 102 ends per inch and 47 picks per inch.
  • Sample E was woven in the same construction as Sample D, prepared, and then a twin stripe pattern from a 165 mesh screen of the following chemical substance was applied to the fabric: 60 g/kg fluorochemical (APG-85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc.), 11 g/kg of a synthetic back thickener, 929 g/kg alginate stock print paste which included 32.5 g/kg of a low viscosity alginate thickener, a sequestering agent, a defoamer, an antimicrobial, and water.
  • fluorochemical APG-85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc.
  • 929 g/kg alginate stock print paste which included 32.5 g/kg of a low viscosity alginate thickener
  • a sequestering agent a defoamer, an antimicrobial, and water.
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the mix had a viscosity of 38 poise, and was applied using a 40mm metal blade at a pressure of about 11 psi.
  • the chemical substance was dried at 320cF. The fabric was then dyed in a thermosol at 425° F.
  • Sample F was woven in the same construction as Sample D, prepared, and then a wide stripe pattern of the following chemical substance was applied to the fabric: 60 g/kg fluorochemical (APG-85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc. of Carlstadt, N.J.), 11 g/kg of a synthetic back thickener, 929 g/kg alginate stock print paste (which included 32.5 g/kg of a low viscosity alginate thickener, a sequestering agent, a defoamer, an antimicrobial, and water).
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the mix had a viscosity of 38 poise, and was applied using a 40mm metal blade at a pressure of about 11 psi.
  • the chemical substance was dried at 370° F.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a thermosol at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then finished in the manner described above with respect to Sample D.
  • the finished fabric had a weight of 4.41 oz/ sq yd and a construction of 101 ends and 48 picks per inch.
  • Sample G was woven in the same manner as Sample D, prepared, and then a wide stripe pattern of the following chemical substance was applied to the fabric: 60 g/kg fluorochemical (APG-85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc. of Carlstadt, N.J.), 11 g/kg synthetic back thickener, 929 g/kg alginate stock print paste (which included a 32.5 g/kg of a low viscosity alginate thickener, a sequestering agent, a defoamer, an antimicrobial, and water.)
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the mix had a viscosity of 38 poise, and was applied using a 40 mm metal blade at a pressure of about 11 psi.
  • the chemical substance was dried at 350° F.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a thermosol at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then finished in the manner described above with respect to Sample D.
  • the finished fabric had a weight of 4.36 oz/ sq yd, with 101 ends and 48 picks per inch.
  • Sample H was woven in the same manner as Sample D, prepared, and then a twin stripe pattern of the following chemical substance was applied to the fabric: 60 g/kg fluorochemical (APG-85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc.), 11 g/kg of a synthetic back thickener, 929 g/kg alginate stock print paste (which included 32.5 g/kg of a low viscosity alginate thickener, a sequestering agent, a defoamer, an antimicrobial, and water).
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the mix had a viscosity of 38 poise, and was applied using a 40mm metal blade at a pressure of about 11 psi.
  • the chemical substance was dried at 350° F.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a thermosol at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then finished in the manner described above with respect to Sample D.
  • the finished fabric had a weight of 4.31 oz/ sq yd and a construction of 101 ends and 48 picks per inch.
  • Sample I was woven in the manner of Sample D, prepared, and then a wide stripe pattern of the following chemical substance was applied to the fabric: 60 g/kg fluorochemical (APG-85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc.), 11 g/kg of a synthetic back thickener, 929 g/kg alginate stock print paste (which included 32.5 g/kg of a low viscosity alginate thickener, a sequestering agent, a defoamer, an antimicrobial, and water).
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the mix had a viscosity of 38 poise, and was applied using a 40mm metal blade at a pressure of about 11 psi.
  • the chemical substance was dried at 320° F.
  • the fabric was dyed in a thermosol at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then finished in the manner described above with respect to Sample D.
  • the finished fabric had a weight of 4.35 oz/ sq yd and a construction of 102 ends and 48 picks per inch.
  • Sample J was woven in the manner of Sample D, prepared, and then a twin stripe pattern of the following chemical substance was applied to the fabric: 60 g/kg fluorochemical (APG-85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc.), 11 g/kg synthetic back thickener, 929 g/kg alginate stock print paste (which included 32.5 g/kg of a low viscosity alginate thickener, a sequestering agent, a defoamer, an antimicrobial, and water).
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the mix had a viscosity of 38 poise, and was applied using a 40mm metal blade at a pressure of about 11 psi.
  • the chemical substance was dried at 370° F.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a thermosol at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then finished in the manner described above in Sample D.
  • the finished fabric had a weight of 4.34 oz/sq yd and a construction of 102 ends by 48 picks per inch.
  • Sample K was woven in the manner of Sample D, then a twin stripe pattern of the following chemical substance was applied to the fabric: 60 g/kg fluorochemical (APG-85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc), 11 g/kg synthetic back thickener, 929 g/kg alginate stock print paste (which included 32.5 g/kg of a low viscosity alginate thickener, a sequestering agent, a defoamer, an antimicrobial, and water).
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the mix had a viscosity of 38 poise, and was applied using a 40 mm metal blade at a pressure of about 11 psi.
  • the chemical substance was dried at 385° F.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a thermosol at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then finished in the manner described above in Sample D.
  • the fabric had a finished weight of 4.4 oz/sq yd and a construction of 102 ends by 48 picks per inch.
  • Sample L was woven in the manner of Sample D, then a wide stripe pattern of the following chemical substance was applied to the fabric: 60 g/kg fluorochemical (APG-85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc.), 11 g/kg synthetic back thickener, 929 g/kg alginate stock print paste (which included 32.5 g/kg of a low viscosity alginate thickener, a sequestering agent, a defoamer, an antimicrobial, and water).
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the mix had a viscosity of 38 poise, and was applied using a 40 mm metal blade at a pressure of about 11 psi.
  • the chemical substance was dried at 385° F.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a thermosol at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then finished in the manner described above in Sample D.
  • the finished fabric had a weight of 4.42 oz/sq yd and a construction of 101 ends by 48 picks per inch.
  • Sample M was woven in the manner of Sample D, then a mesh pattern of the following chemical substance was applied to the fabric: 60 g/kg fluorochemical (APG-85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc.), 11 g/kg of a synthetic back thickener, 929 g/kg alginate stock print paste (which included 32.5 g/kg of a low viscosity alginate thickener, a sequestering agent, a defoamer, an antimicrobial, and water).
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the mix had a viscosity of 38 poise, and was applied using a 40 mm metal blade at a pressure of about 11 psi.
  • the chemical substance was dried at 385° F.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a thermosol at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then finished in the manner described above in Sample D.
  • the finished fabric had a weight of 4.42 oz/sq yd and a construction of 101 ends by 48 picks per inch.
  • Sample N was woven in the manner of Sample D, then a mesh pattern of the following chemical substance was applied to the fabric: 60 g/kg fluorochemical (APG-85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc.), 11 g/kg of a synthetic back thickener, 929 g/kg alginate stock print paste (which included 32.5 g/kg of a low viscosity alginate thickener, a sequestering agent, a defoamer, an antimicrobial, and water).
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the mix had a viscosity of 38 poise, and was applied using a 40 mm metal blade at a pressure of about 11 psi.
  • the chemical substance was dried at 385° F.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a thermosol at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then finished in the manner described above in Sample D.
  • the finished fabric had a weight of 4.33 oz/sq yd and a construction of 102 ends by 48 picks per inch.
  • Tensile Strength The tensile strength of each of the fabric samples was tested in each of the warp and fill directions according to ASTM D-5034-95. A number of the samples were also tested after 10, 25, 50 and 100 Industrial Washes.
  • Tear Strenqth The tear strength of each of the fabric samples was tested in each of the warp and fill directions using an Elmendorf Tear Test according to ASTM D1424-96. A number of the samples were also tested after 10, 25, 50 and 100 industrial washes.
  • Pilling Fabric pilling was tested according to ASTM D-3512-99A. For the yarn dyed products, it was tested as received and after 10, 25 and 50 industrial washes. For the fabrics of the invention, pilling was tested as received.
  • Color Data Raw color data was measured using a 10 degree spherical spectrophotometer, with a D65, specular excluded light source with a UV filter set at 0%. The untreated regions were as the standard and the treated regions were read as the sample. The DE, DL, Da and Db were calculated using the following formulae:
  • DL L 1 -L 2 , with L 1 being the untreated and L 2 being the treated.
  • Da A 1 -A 2 , with A 1 being the untreated and A 2 being the treated.
  • Db B 1 -B 2 , with B 1 being the untreated and B 2 being the treated.
  • % ⁇ ⁇ Strength area ⁇ ⁇ under ⁇ ⁇ reflectance ⁇ ⁇ curve ⁇ ⁇ of ⁇ ⁇ treated ⁇ ⁇ area area ⁇ ⁇ under ⁇ ⁇ reflectance ⁇ ⁇ curve ⁇ ⁇ of ⁇ ⁇ untreated ⁇ ⁇ area
  • DE is indicative of the overall color difference between the two areas
  • DL is indicative of the difference in depth of shade. For example, a DL of zero would indicate there was no difference in the depth of shade between the two areas.
  • Da is indicative of the difference in red/green hues, while Db is indicative of differences in yellow/blue hues.
  • the Strength rating illustrates the % difference in the color for the two regions. For those samples where the resist chemistry did not include a dye, a low strength number would illustrate a high amount of resist.
  • Sample AA was a 4.3 oz 65/35 polyester/cotton poplin fabric.
  • the fabric was printed on a lab scale strike table in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste containing 11.5 g/kg of a synthetic back thickener, and a 988.5 g/kg of a stock print paste containing an anginate thickener, a sequestering agent, a defoamer, an anti-microbial agent, and water.
  • the sequestering agent, defoamer and anti-microbial agent were included in minor quantities to facilitate the performance of the printing.
  • the paste had a viscosity of 25 poise.
  • the chemical substance was dried on a laboratory infrared conveyor dryer of the variety marketed by Glenro Inc. of Paterson, N.J. set at 65% output with a conveyor speed of 1.96 m/min. and a temperature between 220 and 3300.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 5.10 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 11.97 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, and 5.65 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix.
  • the fabric was then dried in the infrared drying unit at a temperature not exceeding 300° F.
  • Sample AB was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA and which also included 6% of the fluorochemical APG 5264 from Advanced Polymer, Inc. Carlstadt, N.J.
  • the chemical substance was dried on a laboratory infrared conveyor dryer as described in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 5.10 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 11.97 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, and 5.65 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix.
  • the fabric was then dried in the infrared drying unit at a temperature not exceeding 300° F.
  • Sample AC was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA and which also included 6% of the fluorochemical APG 85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 5.10 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 11.97 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, and 5.65 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix.
  • the fabric was then dried in the infrared drying unit at a temperature not exceeding 300° F.
  • Sample AD was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA and which also included 10% of Solopol ZB30, a sugar co-polymer supplied by Stockhausen, Inc. of Greensboro, N.C.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described above in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 5.10 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 11.97 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, and 5.65 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix.
  • the fabric was then dried in the infrared drying unit at a temperature not exceeding 300° F.
  • Sample AE was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described above in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then dried in the infrared drying unit at a temperature not exceeding 300° F.
  • Sample AF was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA.
  • the paste also included 6% of the fluorochemical APG 5264 from Advanced Polymer, Inc.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described above in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F.
  • Sample AG was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA.
  • the paste also included 6% of the fluorochemical APG 85 from Advanced Polymer, Inc.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described above in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F.
  • Sample AH was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA.
  • the paste also included 10% of Solopol ZB30, a sugar co-polymer supplied by Stockhausen, Inc. of Greensboro, N.C.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F.
  • Sample Al was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA.
  • the paste also included 10% of Solopol ZB30, a sugar co-polymer supplied by Stockhausen, Inc. of Greensboro, N.C. and 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F.
  • Sample AJ was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA.
  • the print paste also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit I at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, and 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix.
  • the fabric was then dried in the infrared drying unit at a temperature not exceeding 300° F.
  • Sample AK was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA.
  • the print paste included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the paste also included 6% of the fluorochemical APG 5264 from Advanced Polymer Inc.
  • the chemical substance was dried on a laboratory infrared conveyor dryer set at 65% output with a conveyor speed of 1.96 m/min. The fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F.
  • Sample AL was the same base fabric as Sample M.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA and also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the paste also included 6% of the fluorochemical APG 85.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, and 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix.
  • the fabric was then dried in the manner described in Sample AA.
  • Sample AM was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA.
  • the print paste also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the paste also included 10% of Solopol ZB30, a sugar co-polymer supplied by Stockhausen, Inc.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F.
  • Sample AN was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA.
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F.
  • Sample AO was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA.
  • the paste also included 6% of the fluorochemical APG 5264.
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F.
  • Sample AP was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with an alginate based print paste as described above in Sample AA.
  • the paste also included 6% of the fluorochemical APG 85.
  • the chemical substance also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the chemical substance was dried in the manner described in Sample AA.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F.
  • Sample AQ was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with a synthetic based print paste containing 17.4 kg water, 12.114 g/kg concentrated synthetic paste (sold under the tradename WTA by Abco Industries of Roebuck, S.C.) and minor quantities of a sequestering agent, a defoamer and an antimicrobial agent to facilitate printing performance.
  • the paste was stiff and therefore was not tested for viscosity.
  • the paste was dried using a laboratory infrared conveyor dryer of the variety marketed by Glenro Inc. of Paterson, N.J. set at 65% output with a conveyor speed of 1.96 m/min. and a temperature between 220 and 330° F.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 5.10 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30,11.97 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, and 5.65 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix.
  • the fabric was then dried in the infrared drying unit at a temperature not exceeding 300° F.
  • Sample AR was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with a synthetic based print paste of the variety described in Sample AQ. However, the print paste also included 6% Hipochem FCX fluorocarbon extender, distributed by High Point Chemical Co. of High Point, N.C.
  • the fabric was dried in the manner described in Sample AQ.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, and 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix.
  • the fabric was then dried in the infrared drying unit at a temperature not exceeding 300° F.
  • Sample AS was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with a synthetic based print paste of the variety described in Sample AQ.
  • the fabric was then dried in the manner described in Sample AQ.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then dried in the manner described in Sample AQ.
  • Sample AT was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with a synthetic based print paste of the variety described in Sample AQ.
  • the paste also included 6% Hipochem FCX fluorocarbon extender.
  • the fabric was then dried in the manner described in Sample AQ.
  • the fabric was then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix, 1.986 g/l Cl Vat Yellow Mix, 1.811 g/l Cl Vat Red 10, and 3.394 g/l Cl Vat Black 22.
  • the fabric was then dried in the manner described in Sample AQ.
  • Sample AU was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with a synthetic print paste of the variety described in Sample AQ.
  • the paste also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the fabric was dried in the manner described in Sample AQ, and then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, and 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix.
  • the fabric was then dried in the infrared drying unit at a temperature not exceeding 300° F.
  • Sample AV was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with a synthetic print paste of the variety described in Sample AQ, with the paste also containing 6% Hipochem FCX fluorocarbon extender along with 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the fabric was dried in the manner described in Sample AQ, then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F. for 50 seconds with the following dye mixture: 2.469 g/l Cl Disperse Orange 30, 0.729 g/l Cl Disperse Blue 165, and 0.700 g/l Cl Disperse Rubine Mix.
  • the fabric was then dried in the infrared drying unit at a temperature not exceeding 300° F.
  • Sample AW was the same base fabric as Sample M.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with a synthetic print paste of the variety described in Sample AQ.
  • the paste also included 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the fabric was dried in the manner described in Sample AQ, then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F.
  • Sample AX was the same base fabric as Sample AA.
  • the fabric was printed in a wide bar pattern with a synthetic print paste of the variety described in Sample AQ.
  • the paste also included 6% Hipochem FCX fluorocarbon extender and 1.35 g/kg disperse red mix, 0.41 g/kg disperse blue 60, and 8.2 g/kg disperse violet 57 dye.
  • the fabric was dried in the manner described in Sample AQ, then dyed in a lab thermosol/pad/steam unit at 425° F.
  • both the synthetic and the alginate print pastes enabled the production of patterned fabrics using a continuous dye process.
  • the alginate was found to perform better than the particular synthetic print paste used based upon the specific conditions (viscosity, pressure, screen mesh, etc) used.
  • viscosity, pressure, screen mesh, etc used.
  • each of the pastes tested provided good patterning while minimizing the strength loss of the fabric.
  • varying degrees of resistance of dyeing can be achieved using the process of the invention, through the selection of the type of resist chemistry, application method, substrate, and dyes used, and the like. Patterns using high to substantially complete resistance as well as those having lower levels of resistance (to achieve only subtle color variations) are all contemplated within the scope of the invention.
  • the fabrics produced according to the invention can be used in any end use where patterned textiles would have utility, including but not limited to apparel, home furnishings, napery, industrial products, or the like. As evidenced by the durability of the products following industrial launderings, the fabrics will have particular utility in the manufacture of garments used in the rental laundry markets.

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