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Modified grooved polyester fibers and spinneret for production thereof

US5006057A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1990
Grant dateApr 9, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD01F11/08
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a novel polyester fiber, such as a poly(ethylene terephthalate) fiber, having at least one continuous groove wherein the surface of the groove is rougher than the surface outside the groove. Also disclosed is a drafting process involving surface hydrolysis for the preparation of such fibers. The fibers have improved cover, softness, and wetting characteristics.

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