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Method for forming a distinct pattern in an article of apparel

US6878171B1 · kind B1 · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 2003
Grant dateApr 12, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 24, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06L4/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of forming a distinct pattern in an article of apparel formed of fabric, including the steps of: impregnating a viscous blocking agent into the fabric of the article of apparel in the distinct pattern; treating at least a portion of fabric surrounding the blocking agent in the distinct pattern to alter a color of the portion of fabric surrounding the blocking agent; and removing substantially all of the blocking agent from the article of apparel.

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