WO2016114792A1 - Method and apparatus for pre-treatment of non-continuous textiles - Google Patents
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06B—TREATING TEXTILE MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS, GASES OR VAPOURS
- D06B5/00—Forcing liquids, gases or vapours through textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing impregnating
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06B—TREATING TEXTILE MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS, GASES OR VAPOURS
- D06B5/00—Forcing liquids, gases or vapours through textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing impregnating
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- D06B5/24—Forcing liquids, gases or vapours through textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing impregnating through materials of definite length through articles, e.g. stockings
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- the present invention relates to the application of pre-treatments, chemicals, processing aids, and finishing agents to fibers, garments, and other non-continuous textiles and textile materials (alternatively referred to herein as "textile substrates"), and related apparatus to accomplish same in advance of dyeing the textile substrate.
- the present invention enables the dyeing of textile substrates using less dye, time, water, and energy than heretofore.
- the invention involves the application of a solution such as one containing an epoxy ammonium compound and an alkaline catalyst to fibers, garments, or other non-continuous textiles made of cotton or other cellulosic materials.
- a solution such as one containing an epoxy ammonium compound and an alkaline catalyst
- WO 2014/1 16230 Al whose disclosure is incorporated herein in its entirety.
- permanent cationic dye sites are thereby attached to the molecules of cellulosic material.
- the formation of these dye sites allows the textile substrate to be dyed more efficiently and completely without having to use corrosive exhaust salts and high temperatures. Scouring and rinsing and the attendant use of large amounts of chemicals and water are drastically reduced.
- the total process saves substantial amounts of water, energy, time, and dyestuff compared to conventional dye processing. The result is an ecologically advantageous and efficient method that achieves excellent results.
- a tunnel washer is a continuous washing device that conveniently includes a loading module on an input end, several modular washing and rinsing compartments, and a water extractor, such as a hydraulic press, to extract excess liquid at the exit end.
- the water-extracted textile materials are then transferred to a drying unit to finish the process.
- the tunnel washer is not in itself an efficient or economical device for forming the dye sites.
- the loading and saturator module with the hydraulic press and capturing and reusing the excess solution, an economical, ecologically efficient, and sustainable way of applying the liquid to non-continuous textiles is achieved.
- Intermediate washing and rinsing modules can accordingly be eliminated, resulting in a new apparatus that carries out a pre- finishing procedure quickly and efficiently.
- the impregnated textile substrate is stored or "batched" for a finite period (e.g., 8 to 24 hours at room temperature) until the reaction between the cellulosic material and the pre-treatment solution is completed, forming the dye sites on the molecules of the cellulosic textile substrate.
- a method of pre-treating textiles in advance of dyeing them includes the steps of loading the textile into a vessel and saturating the textile with pre-treatment chemicals.
- the saturated textile and excess solution are transferred into a hydraulic press similar to the type used for dewatering with a tunnel wash unit in laundries. Excess chemical solution is required to ensure total impregnation of the textile substrate being processed.
- the press is engaged and uniformly squeezes the textile substrate to distribute the chemical equally throughout the textile substrate and to produce a predetermined moisture content of between about 65% and 140% by weight.
- the excess chemicals are extracted from the textile substrate and repeatedly recirculated back into the vessel for reaction with one or more subsequent load(s) of textile substrate.
- the textile substrate containing the remaining absorbed and squeezed chemical solution is then, in the same way as is described above, batched to form the dye site.
- Figure 1 is a flow diagram of a method of pre-treating textiles according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a press of a type normally used for dewatering with tunnel wash units.
- Figures 3, 4, and 5 are sequential views showing the substrate loading, pressing, and unloading, respectively in the operation of the press of Figure 2.
- the process begins with a loading and saturating step wherein the textile substrate, which can be fibers, yarns, or fabricated goods such as hosiery or other apparel, is loaded into a vessel wherein the goods are tumbled, oscillated or otherwise mechanically agitated in the saturator unit in the presence of pre- treatment chemicals to ensure complete and thorough wetting of the textile substrate to the point of complete saturation.
- the cellulosic textile material is thus saturated with a solution containing a cationic molecule, an alkaline catalyst, and wetting surfactant.
- the impregnated textile material is unloaded from the vessel and placed into a press, such as the hydraulic press 1 shown in Figure 2 via a slide 10 as shown in Figure 3.
- a hydraulic press such as the type that is deployed in commercial laundries typifies an apparatus suitable for adaptation for use in the present invention.
- the hydraulic press has a flexible water- filled diaphragm 2 disposed between the ram 3 and the saturated textile 4.
- the flexible diaphragm 2 conforms to the shape and configuration of the textile substrate bundle inside the press compartment. This equalizes the pressure across the entire textile substrate 4. The result is an even distribution of solution throughout the substrate 4 as it is being squeezed of excess chemical solution.
- loading of the press 1 occurs when the ram 3 is initially in the UPPER position, and the mould 5 sits on the bench 6 in the LOWER position.
- the belt 7 is switched off.
- the saturator module partially shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5 of the apparatus receives the release signal: the press is ready to be loaded.
- the mould 5 is loaded with an amount of textile substrate 4 from the saturator module of the apparatus.
- the photo-electric barrier LSI for the slide monitors loading. After passage of the textile substrate, once the slide is clear, pressing begins.
- the hydraulic functions are started by activating the pressure valve Y5.
- the ram lowers itself using the valve Y4.
- the pressure switch B5 switches to "slowly down".
- the precompression i.e., the even application of a small amount of pressure at the beginning
- the operating pressure rises until the admission pressure B7.2 is reached.
- a switchover is made to the "pressing" function by means of the Y6 valve.
- the pressure increases until the diaphragm pressure preselected in the relevant program is reached.
- the effect on the textile substrate continues until -the end of the pressing time, which has also been preselected in the program.
- Pressure switch B5 monitors the diaphragm pressure during the pressing procedure.
- auxiliary functions of the press namely, item height, phased pressing, and ventilating can be programmed.
- the belt is porous to liquids, and otherwise allows excess liquid to flow into the trough 9.
- the excess epoxy/alkaline solution is captured and reused preferably within a short period.
- the unabsorbed chemical solution is thus captured and recycled into the saturator unit by this method. It is necessary to add additional chemicals to the saturation unit at a rate sufficient to replace the chemical solution retained by the previous textile substrate lot and to maintain the concentration at a level that insures proper processing.
- the chemical liquid feed system is effectively a "closed" system wherein the recycled liquid is recirculated to the vessel repeatedly via the conduit which can be attached, if desired, to an intermediate tank for storage of the recycled chemical solution prior to its reintroduction into the saturator unit.
- the substrate is stored, or "batched", for a period of time in the absence of air to allow the pre-treatment chemicals to fully develop the desired dye sites.
- the treated textile material typically is stored at room temperature for a period ranging from 8 to 24 hours. Batching must take place in the absence of air because air can neutralize or prevent the reaction from forming the dye sites. Adjustments to the solution formula can extend the time before neutralization occurs but typically storage under vacuum or in an inert gas atmosphere is desired. For this reason the textiles can be tightly packed into bags, drums or containers during the storage and/or heating interval to minimize the destructive exposure to air.
- the batch time can be shortened or eliminated by applying heat under strictly controlled conditions.
- the "curing" conditions must also be carefully monitored and adjusted in the absence of air.
- the textile substrate can be neutralized, washed, and dried as shown in Figure 1 in an economical and highly productive manner by using a second tunnel washer unit modified to effectively handle the relevant type of textile substrate.
- the process is completed by tumble drying. Suitable dryers, including radio frequency, continuous gas, or microwave-type dryers, can be integrated into the process if desired.
- the pre-treated textile substrate is now ready for further processing, e.g., spinning into yarn, and/or dyeing in an ecologically advantageous and highly efficient manner.
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