Abstract:
There is provided a new composition, printed fabrics and method for improving color strength and crock fastness on printed or coated polymeric, silk and cotton fabrics. The novel printing composition is an aqueous mixture having silica nanoparticles and silane coupling agents in addition to pigments and a relatively small amount of binder. The nanoparticles and coupling agent are preferably in a ratio of from about 1:3 to 3:1. The binder may be present in an amount between about 0.1 and 10 weight percent. A number of other optional ingredients like humectants, dispersants, biocides and the like may be present. Also provided is a method of making the printed fabric including the steps of mixing nanoparticles and coupling agent, adding water, pigment and binder and milling the mixture to a particle size between about 150 and 200 nm, applying the composition and drying the printed fabric.
Abstract:
Media coatings for use on substrates for ink jet printing include a cationically modified clay, a cationically modified silica and a binder. Alternatively, the media coatings also include additional additives. The ratio of cationically modified clay to cationically modified silica varies in the coating formulation from about 1 % to about 99 %. Desirably, the ratio of the cationically modified clay to cationically modified silica varies from about 10 % to about 50 %. More desirably, the ratio of cationically modified clay to cationically modified silica varies from about 25 % to about 35 %. The ratio of the total cationically modified clay and cationically modified silica to binder varies from about 20 % to about 80 %. Desirably, the ratio of the total cationically modified clay and cationically modified silica to binder varies from about 65 % to about 75 %.
Abstract:
According to the present invention, an alkaline fixing agent composition used in dyeing a cellulose-based fiber with a reactive dye comprises sodium orthosilicate or potassium orthosilicate, an alkali metal compound and a surfactant to contain no phosphates while having an excellent alkalinity, thereby causing no environmental pollution such as eutrophication and the like and improving the color expression of a reactive dye when used. In addition, the alkaline fixing agent composition used in dyeing a cellulose-based fiber with a reactive dye suggested in the present invention can continuously maintain a high pH due to excellent buffering power in a dye bath, can enable excellent expression of color due to excellent reactivity, and can reduce the amount of waste dye discharged as waste water. Further, according to the present invention, there is no need to use soda ash in combination because high pH is maintained and the reaction is carried out well, and it is possible to reduce dyeing costs because of the low cost of reactive dyes.
Abstract:
A textile substrate is treated with a composition having a dye fixing agent and an ink receiving agent, for the subsequent printing with an ink jet printer. The dye fixing agent includes a reactive amino compound which chemically bonds with the textile substrate. A resin binder can also be used where the dye fixing agent does not provide an adequate bond to the textile substrate, a resin binder can be used to bond with the textile substrate and the dye fixing agent can bond with the resin binder. The ink receiving agent comprises inorganic particles such as bohemite alumina or silica gel.
Abstract:
A media for ink jet printing is provided that improves the water fastness of the inks on the media, improves the absorption of aqueous inks into the media, and makes ink jet printed images on the media appear chromatic and clear. An ink/media set is also provided. The printing media is a fibrous fabric or sheet substrate that has been treated with a positively charged species to make pigments in such jetted inks strongly bind to the fibers of the media. Where appropriate, the printing media also includes a wetting agent to make the media readily absorb jetted inks. The media has high tensile and tear strengths making it suitable for outdoor signs and banners.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is drawn to fabric print media and a method of coating a fabric substrate to form a fabric print medium. The fabric print medium can comprise a fabric substrate, a primer layer applied to the fabric substrate, and an ink-receiving layer applied to the primer layer. The primer layer can include a film-forming polymer and a phosphorus- or nitrogen-containing compound. The ink-receiving layer can comprise a phosphorus- or nitrogen-containing compound, a cationic metal complex, and non-deformable particles.
Abstract:
The textile product contains bioceramic microparticles to produce high capacity infrared radiation in contact with heat of human body, imbedded into fibers. The bioceramic microparticles transmit infrared in the range of 3-14.8 µm for regulating blood microcirculation in contact with heat of human body. The microcirculation of blood for promoting metabolism of human being and animal is increased using textile product containing bioceramic particles emitting infrared radiation.
Abstract:
A single bath process for exhaust dyeing polyester and cotton fiber blends by the use of a fiber reactive, vinyl sulfone dye in admixture with a disperse dye under alkaline pH conditions.