An apparatus and method for embossing a substrate are disclosed. For example, the apparatus includes an embossing platform, a printhead to dispense ink on the embossing platform in a desired raised pattern on the embossing platform, a press to apply a load against a substrate placed on the desired raised pattern and the embossing platform to emboss the desired raised pattern onto the substrate, and an ink removal device to remove the ink that is dispensed on the embossing platform in the desired raised pattern.

Methods and apparatuses for treating webs are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for treating at least one web passing through the apparatus may comprise a first roller comprising a pair of spaced apart ends, a length extending between the ends, a circumference, and at least two bearer rings connected to the first roller between the pair of spaced apart ends of the first roller, a first pressure applicator coupled to the first roller and operatively connected to a load source for selectively applying a force to the first roller, and a second roller positioned adjacent the first roller to define a nip for receiving the at least one web.

Methods and apparatuses for treating webs are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for treating at least one web passing through the apparatus may comprise a first roller comprising a pair of spaced apart ends, a length extending between the ends, a circumference, and at least two bearer rings connected to the first roller between the pair of spaced apart ends of the first roller, a first pressure applicator coupled to the first roller and operatively connected to a load source for selectively applying a force to the first roller, and a second roller positioned adjacent the first roller to define a nip for receiving the at least one web.

The present invention relates to a method of preparing non-woven fabric for base cloth of carpet, which has an improved fixability of BCF yarn inserted on a base cloth in a tufting process by crimp processing a web with a stretched polyester filament and needle punching the web. The residual stress of the stretched polyester filament is eliminated and the formability of the non-woven fabric for base cloth of carpet is improved, and the fixability of the BCF yarn in the carpet can be improved by interlacing of polyester filament.

The present invention relates to a method of preparing non-woven fabric for base cloth of carpet, which has an improved fixability of BCF yarn inserted on a base cloth in a tufting process by crimp processing a web with a stretched polyester filament and needle punching the web. The residual stress of the stretched polyester filament is eliminated and the formability of the non-woven fabric for base cloth of carpet is improved, and the fixability of the BCF yarn in the carpet can be improved by interlacing of polyester filament.

A woven fabric that has the appearance of a neoprene fabric is obtained with a double face fabric in which the warp yarns passes at least three weft yarns on each side of the fabric.

The invention describes a method of manufacturing a webbing (11) for a safety system of an automotive vehicle, wherein, in one method step, a webbing body (12) is woven, wherein at least one electric conductor (16) is woven into the webbing body (12), and wherein, in a further method step, the webbing body (12) is passed through a calender (24), with the webbing body (12) being compressed in the calender (24) by a maximum of 5%. Furthermore, the invention indicates a webbing (11).

The invention describes a method of manufacturing a webbing (11) for a safety system of an automotive vehicle, wherein, in one method step, a webbing body (12) is woven, wherein at least one electric conductor (16) is woven into the webbing body (12), and wherein, in a further method step, the webbing body (12) is passed through a calender (24), with the webbing body (12) being compressed in the calender (24) by a maximum of 5%. Furthermore, the invention indicates a webbing (11).

A method for forming compression-bonding portions in a continuous body including a fiber bundle while conveying the continuous body includes: rotating a rotator to convey the continuous body; compressing a target part of each of the compression-bonding portions in the continuous body using a first compression-bonding apparatus and the rotator to form the compression-bonding portions of a first stage; and further compressing each of the compression-bonding portions of the first stage using a second compression-bonding apparatus and the rotator to form the compression-bonding portions of a second stage. At least one of the compression-bonding portions is positioned between the first compression-bonding apparatus and the second compression-bonding apparatus in the direction of rotation of the rotator when the second compression-bonding apparatus compresses the compression-bonding portion of the first stage.

A method for forming compression-bonding portions in a continuous body including a fiber bundle while conveying the continuous body includes: rotating a rotator to convey the continuous body; compressing a target part of each of the compression-bonding portions in the continuous body using a first compression-bonding apparatus and the rotator to form the compression-bonding portions of a first stage; and further compressing each of the compression-bonding portions of the first stage using a second compression-bonding apparatus and the rotator to form the compression-bonding portions of a second stage. At least one of the compression-bonding portions is positioned between the first compression-bonding apparatus and the second compression-bonding apparatus in the direction of rotation of the rotator when the second compression-bonding apparatus compresses the compression-bonding portion of the first stage.