Integrated system and method for treating a thread and using thereof

An integrated system for treating a single thread and using the treated thread, said integrated system comprising:

• a) a thread treatment machine for treating said single thread or portions thereof;
• b) a thread applicator configured for using the treated thread;
• c) at least one mechanism for collecting and trimming thread portions;
• and
• d) a control unit configured for controlling the thread treatment machine, the thread applicator, and the collecting and trimming mechanism,
• wherein:
• said thread treatment machine is adapted for applying more than one different chemical materials over the thread or portions thereof while the thread passes through;
• said control unit is configured for receiving thread treatment plans for coordinating thread treatment with the operation of the thread applicator, and for controlling the collecting and trimming mechanism for collecting undesired thread edge portions for allowing using only desired thread portions;
• and
• each of said at least one mechanism for collecting and trimming edges of the treated thread comprises:
• a gripping and collecting member and a trimmer, said gripping and collecting member being configured to grab and collect the thread by having:
• (a) a clamp for gripping the thread therebetween and rotating about an axis thereof for collecting the thread by winding thereof, or (b) parallel collecting rollers working against each other in order to pull the thread;
• and
• a motor configured for:
• rotating said clamp or said parallel collecting rollers for collecting the thread.