David Neal Waldrop

US Patent:

20040098848, May 27, 2004

Filed:

Nov 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/304176

Inventors:

Franklin Love - Columbus NC, US
Susan McLendon - Simpsonville SC, US
Karen Stavrakas - Greenville SC, US
James Greer - Moore SC, US
Talmage Holloman - Inman SC, US
David Waldrop - Easley SC, US

International Classification:

D06C027/00
D06C011/00

US Classification:

028/167000, 028/104000, 026/028000

Abstract:

A process for face finishing fabrics, and in particular fabrics containing filaments, to provide them with good aesthetic characteristics is described. In addition, fabrics made from filaments having aesthetic characteristics and surface effects similar to those of fabrics made from spun yarns are described. Also, items of napery made from filaments and having good surface effects and low pick and snag performance are described. The process involves pre-abrading a fabric, such as one made from filaments, and then subjecting it to a high energy fluid treatment process.