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US 2003/0196276 A1Published application
Process for antiquing fabric
AssigneeValley Forge
InventorsStanley Trask, Tibor Egervary
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Abstract
A process for antiquing fabric and fabrics produced are disclosed. The process achieves a worn, distressed, and faded look to the fabric. The process may be used for creating fabrics having an antiqued, worn or weathered look. In the process, the fabric is treated with a dispersant leveling agent, the treated fabric is dyed and the dyed fabric is rinsed with a softener. The fabric may be bagged during the process to assist in achieving the antiqued look.
Claims24
A process for antiquing fabric comprising the steps of
- a) treating the fabric with a dispersant leveling agent comprising anionic sulfonate;
- b) dyeing the treated fabric;
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- c) rinsing the dyed fabric with a softener.
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A process for antiquing fabric comprising the sequential steps of:
- a) adding a first amount of Chemical ST to an apparatus;
- b) adding salt to the apparatus;
- c) loading the fabric into the apparatus;
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- d) heating the apparatus from about 140° F. to about 150° F.;
- e) adding a first amount of dye to the apparatus;
- f) heating the contents of the apparatus to a boil;
- g) adding a second amount of Chemical ST to the apparatus;
- h) adding a second amount of dye to the apparatus;
- i) agitating the contents of the apparatus;
- j) heating the contents of the apparatus to a boil;
- k) cooling the contents of the apparatus to about 140° F.;
- l) draining the apparatus;
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- m) rinsing the fabric with a softener.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.