Method for forming a distinct pattern in an article of apparel
US6878171B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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