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Dye compositions for dyeing denim cotton yarn in a range of colors and dyeing process and dyed articles using same

US5034016A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1989
Grant dateJul 23, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S8/918
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dyed denim cotton yarns capable of meeting the market demand for color jeans can be provided by immersing denim cotton yarns in a dye bath containing a dye or dye composition comprising a specific indirubin derivative(s), a specific quinophthalone derivative(s) and/or an indigo dye, squeezing and air-oxidizing the dyed yarns, and repeating a series of these steps.

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