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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2002
Applicants:
Herbert Hartgrove, Angier, NC (US);
Sergio Diaz DE Leon, Clayton, NC (US);
Inventors:
Herbert Hartgrove, Angier, NC (US);
Sergio Diaz De Leon, Clayton, NC (US);
Assignee:
Polymer Group, Inc., North Charleston, SC (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
D06P003/84 ; D06P001/22 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
It is the objective of the present invention to disclose a method of continuously dyeing durable nonwoven fabrics, and more specifically, nonwoven fabrics comprising a cellulosic fibrous material dyed with indigo dyestuffs. It is in accordance with the present invention, to utilize synthetic fibers in combination with natural or cellulosic fibers in the formation of a nonwoven web. The natural fibers, preferably cotton, make up at least 10% of the fibrous nonwoven fabric.