Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for bleaching textiles using ozone gas that incorporates a color removal step. In one example, there is provided a hybrid machine that incorporates certain features of a washer, but that also includes an integrated blower for gas distribution inside the machine. There is also provided an ozone dosing control system that allows for maintenance of a constant concentration of ozone in the machine. In one embodiment, the ozone output measured in grams/hour at this constant concentration in conjunction with the weight of product measured being treated may be referred to as the bleaching factor. There is further provided a wastewater dye removal step, in which ozone is used to clean the water and remove dyes and other colors that may be deposited via denim or other garments.

An apparel vaporizing device is for creating vaporized apparel. The apparel vaporizing device includes an enclosure with an inside configured to hold at least one apparel item. A hanging mechanism is positioned inside of the enclosure. The hanging mechanism is configured for hanging at least one of the at least one apparel item thereon in the inside of the enclosure. A vapor container is in communication with the inside of the enclosure. The vapor container is configured for providing a vapor. A pump is configured to move the vapor from the vapor container throughout the inside of the enclosure and onto each of the at least one apparel item inside of the enclosure.

An apparel vaporizing device is for creating vaporized apparel. The apparel vaporizing device includes an enclosure with an inside configured to hold at least one apparel item. A hanging mechanism is positioned inside of the enclosure. The hanging mechanism is configured for hanging at least one of the at least one apparel item thereon in the inside of the enclosure. A vapor container is in communication with the inside of the enclosure. The vapor container is configured for providing a vapor. A pump is configured to move the vapor from the vapor container throughout the inside of the enclosure and onto each of the at least one apparel item inside of the enclosure.

A water washing device for carbon fiber filament and a method of water washing using the same are provided. The water washing device divides a temperature controller and the carbon fiber filament by disposing a division plate in a water washing tank; thus a temperature of washing water can be accurately controlled. Further, spray nozzle(s) can be controlled to enhance washing effect of the carbon fiber filament.

Dyeing autoclave for dyeing textile materials, comprising a substantially cylindrical main body (1), in which a dyeing chamber (10) is formed, adapted for containing a dyeing bath and textile materials to be dyed. On the main body (1) a lid (2) is provided for opening/closing an upper access mouth (10M) of the dyeing chamber (10). The lid (2) is moved in the opening and closing positions of said mouth (10M) by means of an actuator (3) that controls the movement of the lid (2) along a direction (F) parallel to the access mouth (10M) between the open position and the closed position controlled by said actuator (3).