The invention relates to cushioned rugs comprising polyester yarn, particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET) yarn, comprising a crystallinity-reducing modifier in the polyester yarn, such as a branched polyester modifier. The invention further relates to methods of preparing such cushioned rugs.

The invention relates to cushioned rugs comprising polyester yarn, particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET) yarn, comprising a crystallinity-reducing modifier in the polyester yarn, such as a branched polyester modifier. The invention further relates to methods of preparing such cushioned rugs.

A process for producing a cationic dyeable polyester includes the steps of: (a) subjecting a combination of a bis-hydroxy alkyl terephthalate monomer of Formula (1) defined herein and an organic diacid monomer mixture which includes an aromatic dicarboxylic acid monomer and a sulfo group-containing aromatic dicarboxylic acid dyeable monomer to an esterification reaction to form an esterification reaction product; and (b) subjecting the esterification reaction product to a polycondensation reaction.

A process for producing a cationic dyeable polyester includes the steps of: (a) subjecting a combination of a bis-hydroxy alkyl terephthalate monomer of Formula (1) defined herein and an organic diacid monomer mixture which includes an aromatic dicarboxylic acid monomer and a sulfo group-containing aromatic dicarboxylic acid dyeable monomer to an esterification reaction to form an esterification reaction product; and (b) subjecting the esterification reaction product to a polycondensation reaction.

A treatment liquid composition for ink jet pigment textile printing according to the invention is used by being attached to a fabric and contains a cationic compound, a nonionic fluorine-based surfactant, a resin particle, and water.

Disclosed is a retro-reflective fabric, having an inner surface and an outer surface; one or more strands of retro-reflective yarn incorporated into the fabric; and a reflective ink coupled to the outer surface of the fabric. Also provided is a method of making a retro-reflective fabric, including: providing a coated retro-reflective yarn; incorporating the coated retro-reflective yarn into the weave or knit of a fabric; and disposing a reflective ink into an outward facing surface of the fabric.

Disclosed is a retro-reflective fabric, having an inner surface and an outer surface; one or more strands of retro-reflective yarn incorporated into the fabric; and a reflective ink coupled to the outer surface of the fabric. Also provided is a method of making a retro-reflective fabric, including: providing a coated retro-reflective yarn; incorporating the coated retro-reflective yarn into the weave or knit of a fabric; and disposing a reflective ink into an outward facing surface of the fabric.

A method for dyeing a transparent article made of a polymeric substrate with gradient tint comprising: a) a first step of photodegrading the polymeric substrate (1) of the transparent article, by irradiation (3) of at least one first surface of the article to UV radiations to produce a gradiently photodegraded surface layer of the polymeric substrate, and b) a second step of dyeing said first face of the article with a dyeing agent so as to diffuse said dyeing agent into the gradiently photodegraded surface layer of the polymeric substrate.

A method for dyeing a transparent article made of a polymeric substrate with gradient tint comprising: a) a first step of photodegrading the polymeric substrate (1) of the transparent article, by irradiation (3) of at least one first surface of the article to UV radiations to produce a gradiently photodegraded surface layer of the polymeric substrate, and b) a second step of dyeing said first face of the article with a dyeing agent so as to diffuse said dyeing agent into the gradiently photodegraded surface layer of the polymeric substrate.

The present invention relates to a composition for printing a fiber blend, yarn, woven or non-woven or knit fabric comprising or consisting of at least acrylic, aramid, and optionally wool, a process for producing the composition, use of the composition, a process for printing said fiber blend, yarn, woven or non-woven or knit fabric, as well as to the printed fiber blend, yarn, woven or non-woven or knit fabric and the use thereof to manufacture goods like cloths therefore.