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Process for increasing stain-resistance of cationic-dyeable modified polyamide fibers

US5662716A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1996
Grant dateSep 2, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06P5/22
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to an improved process for dyeing cationic-dyeable polyamide fibers, especially carpet fibers, with an acid dye to provide stain-resistant fibers. The polyamide fibers contain cationically dyeable sulfonate groups along the polymer chain. The improvement involves adding certain water-soluble salts to a dyebath at a concentration of at least 20% based on the weight of fiber.

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