An image forming method includes: applying an ink containing a pigment and resin particles onto a fabric by an inkjet method; and applying a post-treatment liquid containing a lubricant onto the ink applied to the fabric in a wet-on-wet manner, wherein when a solubility parameter of a resin constituting the resin particles is represented by SP.sub.1 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2 and a solubility parameter of the lubricant is represented by SP.sub.2 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2, 0.3SP.sub.1SP.sub.20.8 is satisfied.

A copolymer composition is disclosed with advantages for textile fibers, yarns, blended yarns, fabrics, and garments. The composition includes polyester copolymer, between about 4.5 and 5.5 percent adipic acid based on the amount of copolymer, between about 630 and 770 parts per million (ppm) of pentaerythritol based on the amount of copolymer, and between about 3.4 and 4.2 percent polyethylene glycol based on the amount of copolymer.

A method and apparatus for manufacturing carpets with an antique appearance using an automated weaving machine. The system integrates advanced control of warp tension, specialized pile yarn, and a unique reed and lancet assembly to replicate the randomized wear patterns, variable pile heights, and textural intricacies characteristic of aged carpets. A blend of synthetic and natural fibers undergoes a proprietary crimping, spinning, and two-stage dyeing process, producing multicolored yarn with pseudo-random shrinkage properties. Warp threads are precisely positioned using weighted beams and tiered lancets, enabling the creation of areas with zero and non-zero pile heights, separated by gradual transition zones. The resulting carpets exhibit high aesthetic authenticity and structural durability. A chi-squared statistical process ensures the randomness of worn patterns, optimizing the antique effect. The invention provides a scalable and efficient solution for producing affordable carpets that closely mimic the look and feel of genuine antiques.

A reactive disperse yellow dye is suitable for supercritical CO.sub.2 anhydrous dyeing. The reactive disperse yellow dye in has a parent of azo structure, and has monochlorometriazinyl groups thereon. The reactive disperse yellow dye can be used for supercritical CO.sub.2 anhydrous dyeing of cellulose fiber, protein fiber, chemical fiber and the blended fabrics thereof, and has good dyeing effect particularly for cotton-polyester blended products.

A towel product may comprise a gauze layer and a pile layer. The gauze layer may comprise multiple-wound yarns serving as warp yarn and weft yarn, the multiple-wound yarns each comprising cotton yarn and regenerated cellulose yarn manufactured without causing substitution of hydroxy groups that are twisted together. The pile layer may comprise pile disposed on at least an exterior surface. The pile layer may be woven from cotton yarn. The gauze layer and the pile layer may be coupled such that entanglement of gauze layer warp yarn and pile layer ground weft yarn occurs with a prescribed period. Cotton yarn of multiple-wound yarn may be single-ply yarn. Regenerated cellulose yarn of multiple-wound yarn may be two-ply yarn. Multiple-wound yarn may contain cotton yarn in an amount that is 30 mass % to 70 mass %, and may contain regenerated cellulose yarn in an amount that is 70 mass % to 30 mass %.

A method for producing a transfer medium according to the present disclosure includes: forming a first layer by adhering an image forming ink to a transfer sheet; and forming a second layer by adhering an adhesive ink on top of the first layer. The transfer sheet includes a substrate and an ink receiving layer containing resin. The ink receiving layer has a thickness of 7 m or more. A total amount of adhesion of the image forming ink and the adhesive ink per unit area of the transfer sheet is 110 g/m.sup.2 or more.

In some embodiments, a chemical-resistant fabric with improved resistance to chemical penetration, may include a plurality of yarns and a protective coating on a surface of the plurality of yarns. Each of the plurality of yarns may include one or more blended fabric. Each blended fabric may include one or more Aramid fibers, one or more moisture-wicking fabrics, and elastane. The protective coating includes at least one of a durable water repellent (DWR) coating or a chemical-repellent coating.