Abstract:
According to the invention disclosed herein wool sliver may be effectively shrinkproofed by immersing the sliver continuously into a bath of shrinkproofing solution to a depth of at least 1 meter if said sliver is carried down into said solution within 10.degree. of vertical. According to the invention the most useful solution is an aqueous solution into which chlorine gas has been aspirated. An apparatus according to the invention comprises a substantially U-shaped bath having a depth exceeding 1 meter and equipped with means to convey wool sliver into said bath within 10.degree. of vertical.
Abstract:
A wool oxidation liquor contains a halogenated isocyanuric acid or salt thereof as halogen donor, a wetting agent, and an hydrogen donor comprising a mixture of a mineral acid and suitable organic acid. The halogenated isocyanuric acid may be a halogenated one, and is preferably selected among dichloroisocyanuric acid and alkali metal salts thereof, for example potassium and sodium salts. The organic acid may be selected among propionic acid, acetic acid, and halogeno-acetic acids, the mineral acid among hydrochloric, sulphuric, nitric, and orthophosphoric acid. The pH range of the liquor is in the range 0.5 to 3.5, preferably 1 to 2, and the active chlorine content in the range 0.5 to 5 per cent, preferably 1 to 2 per cent.
Abstract:
This present invention relates to a method of improving the quality of animal fibers collected from sheep, goat, llama, or alpaca by removing scales.Firstly, (a), an oxidizing catalyst is absorbed in the hydrophilic areas on the surface of a fiber, that is, the joint sections (2) of the scales (1) and the end cuticles (3). Then, (b), the fiber is immersed in a solution of a chlorinating agent or an oxidizing agent to decompose the scales rapidly by oxidation in order to remove the scales (1). Then, (c), the fiber is treated with a solution of a reducing agent. The above process (a) is carried out by processing the acid to be used as a catalyst in a solution of a simple salt consisting strong acid and weak base or in an acidic gas in order to absorb it to the bonded moisture of the sections (2) and (3), or by bonding to the hydrophilic areas of the section (2) and (3) in a solution containing transition elements, Mg, or Al as ions, or in an organic solvent in which said solution is dispereded, after producing chelete bonding of said metals.This present invention improves the quality of blended products with animal fibers or furs efficiently in a short time at a room temperature.
Abstract:
Proteinaceous animal fibrous materials are shrinkproofed by contacting the material with an aqueous solution of ozone at a temperature of about 0.degree. to 50.degree. C. for a period of time and at a concentration sufficient to shrinkproof the material but insufficient to cause degradation of the material.
Abstract:
A discrete, well defined pattern is produced on colored fabric by applying to the desired area of the fabric a viscous mixture of fine mineral particles, water and one or more bleaching agents. The viscous mixture remains confined to the designated area and permeates the fabric. After a controlled, finite period of time, the mixture is rinsed away, leaving a well defined area from which the fabric coloration has been removed.
Abstract:
PROCESS FOR TREATING KERATINOUS FIBERS WITH ONE OR MORE ORGANOPOSYSILOXANES HAVING IN THE MOLECULE ORGANIC SUBSTITUENTS CONTAINING BOTH IMINO AND AMINO RADICALS. THE PROCESS FINDS APPLICATION IN RENDERING WOOL AND OTHER KERATINOUS FIBERS RESISTANT TO SHRINKAGE ON LAUNDERING.
Abstract:
A TWO STEP DURABLE SETTING IN THE DESIRED CONFIGURATION OF TEXTILE MATERIALS CONTAINING KERATINOUS FIBERS COMPRISING (1) AN EXTERNAL STABILIZATION AND (2) AN INTERNAL STABILIZATION. THE EXTERNAL STABILIZATION INVOLVES POLYMER FORMATION THROUGH TREATMENT WITH A POLYISOCYANATE AND AN ACTIVE HYDROGEN CONTAINING POLYMER. THE INTERNAL STABILIZATION INVOLVES TREATMENT WITH A REDUCING AGENT.
Abstract:
Shrinkproofing of continuous lengths of wool is effected by wetting-out wool with an aqueous solution containing predetermined amounts of (a) a wetting agent, (b) a halogencontaining shrink-resistance-imparting oxidizing agent for wool, and (c) a source of hydrogen ion other than a per acid present in an amount sufficient to reduce the pH of the solution to below 5, immediately passing the wetted-out wool through a precision nip and then allowing the thus predetermined amount of solution to remain in contact with the wool while the desired oxidation takes place. The solution containing the acidified halogen-containing shrink-resistance-imparting oxidizing agent is an unstable one and is freshly prepared from stable solutions as it is used up. The rate of admixture of the stable solutions is correlated with the rate of pickup of liquor by the wool so that the volume of prepared treating liquor remains constant and complete renewal thereof takes place in 1 to 15 minutes.