Hosiery processing apparatus and method
US4726497A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 1986 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06C7/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is disclosed a method and apparatus for processing hosiery having synthetic fibers that are adapted to be steamed on forms for setting the fibers, in which there is provided a pressing operation for the hosiery for smoothing and reducing for example, the seam where the toe is closed by sewing. The pressing operation is applied after the initial application of steam to permit movement of the hosiery on the forms as the fibers shrink.
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