# US 8,739,715 B2 · Sublimation embroidery > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,739,715 B2 - Document ID: US8739715B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/583,421 - Filed: 2009-08-20 - Published: 2011-02-24 - Granted: 2014-06-03 - Earliest claimed: 2009-08-20 - Applicants: Avi Cohen - Inventors: Avi Cohen - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8739715B2 ## CPC - D06P 5/13: Fugitive dyeing or stripping dyes - D05C 17/00: Embroidered or tufted products; Base fabrics specially adapted for embroidered work; Inserts for producing surface irregularities in embroidered products (layered products B32B; non-woven pile fabrics D04H11/00) - D06P 5/138: {fugitive dyeing} - Y10T 428/2481: including layer of mechanically interengaged strands, strand-portions or strand-like strips - D06P: DYEING OR PRINTING TEXTILES; DYEING LEATHER, FURS OR SOLID MACROMOLECULAR SUBSTANCES IN ANY FORM - D05C: EMBROIDERING; TUFTING (making non-woven fabrics D04H; sewing D05B) - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A colored embroidered pattern is formed on a fabric by positioning a stabilizer prior to the embroidery process on the top surface of the fabric. The stabilizer extends beyond at least a portion of the embroidered pattern such that it blocks sublimating dyes from binding to the fabric during the sublimation process. Excess stabilizer is then removed. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A fabric bearing a colored embroidered pattern made by the process comprising the steps of: placing a first stabilizer comprised of polyester fibers on a first surface of said fabric; embroidering said first surface of said fabric to form an embroidered pattern using an embroidery thread that is substantially light in color and that binds to sublimating dyes, wherein said first stabilizer extends beyond at least a portion of said embroidered pattern; sublimating one or more sublimating dyes onto said embroidered pattern to form a colored embroidered pattern; removing at least a portion of said first stabilizer. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The fabric of claim 1 wherein said one or more sublimating dyes are selected from the group consisting of cyan, magenta, yellow, black, or combinations thereof. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The fabric of claim 1 wherein said first stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of a wash-away stabilizer, tear-away stabilizer, or combinations thereof. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The fabric of claim 1 wherein said sublimating step comprises: providing a paper having a printed image of one or more sublimating dyes of a colored pattern in registerable contact with the embroidered pattern and applying pressure; heating the one or more sublimating dyes to a temperature sufficient to sublimate the one or more sublimating dyes; and then separating the paper and said embroidered pattern to form said colored embroidered pattern. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The fabric of claim 1 wherein said colored embroidered pattern comprises a polychromatic pattern. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The fabric of claim 1 wherein said colored embroidered pattern comprises one or more colors overlapping each other to achieve a photo-real quality in said embroidered pattern. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The fabric of claim 1 wherein said embroidered pattern is comprised of polyester fibers. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The fabric of claim 1 wherein said fabric is dark in color and wherein a second stabilizer is placed on said first surface of said fabric prior to said embroidering step. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 wherein said first stabilizer and a second stabilizer are comprised of different materials. ### Claim 10 A decorative embroidered fabric comprising: a fabric having a first face and a second face, wherein said first face of said fabric has a first stabilizer comprised of polyester fibers thereon; wherein an embroidered pattern is formed on said first face of said fabric such that said first stabilizer extends beyond at least a portion of said embroidered pattern. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The decorative embroidered fabric of claim 10 wherein said embroidered pattern is colored with a sublimating dye. ### Claim 12 An embroidery kit comprising: a fabric; embroidery thread or yard; a stabilizer comprised of polyester fibers; and a paper having a pattern of one or more sublimating dyes thereon. ### Claim 13 A method for forming a colored embroidered pattern on a fabric comprising the steps of: placing a first stabilizer, comprised of polyester fibers and selected from the group consisting of a wash-away stabilizer, tear-away stabilizer, or combinations thereof, on a first surface of said fabric; embroidering said first surface of said fabric to form an embroidered pattern using an embroidery thread that is substantially light in color and that binds to sublimating dyes, wherein said first stabilizer extends beyond at least a portion of said embroidered pattern; sublimating one or more sublimating dyes, wherein one or more sublimating dyes are selected from the group consisting of cyan, magenta, yellow, black, or combinations thereof, onto said embroidered pattern to form a colored embroidered pattern; removing at least a portion of said first stabilizer; wherein said sublimating step comprises providing a paper having a printed image of one or more sublimating dyes of a colored pattern in registerable contact with the embroidered pattern and applying pressure, heating the one or more sublimating dyes to a temperature sufficient to sublimate the one or more sublimating dyes; and then separating the paper and said embroidered pattern to form said colored embroidered pattern; and wherein said colored embroidered pattern is polychromatic, and comprises one or more colors overlapping each other to achieve a photo-real quality in said embroidered pattern. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein said embroidered pattern is comprised of polyester fibers. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13 wherein said fabric is dark in color and wherein a second stabilizer is placed on said first surface of said fabric prior to said embroidering step. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15 wherein said first stabilizer and a second stabilizer are comprised of different materials. ### Claim 17 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13 wherein said stabilizer extends beyond all of said embroidered pattern so that the periphery of said embroidered pattern is in contact with said stabilizer. ### Claim 18 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13 wherein said embroidered pattern has an internal opening, and said stabilizer extends into said internal opening.