Apparatus and method for hydroenhancing fabric

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PATENT NO RE40362
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08049227

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An apparatus 10 and related process for enhancement of woven and knit fabrics through use of dynamic fluids which entangle and bloom fabric yarns. A two stage enhancement process is employed in which top and bottom sides of the fabric are respectively supported on members 22, 34 and impacted with a fluid curtain including high pressure jet streams. Controlled process energies and use of support members 22, 34 having open areas 26, 36 which are aligned in offset relation to the process line produces fabrics having a uniform finish and improved characteristics including, edge fray, drape, stability, abrasion resistance, fabric weight and thickness.

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BBA NONWOVENS SIMPSONVILLE INC840 S E MAIN STREET SIMPSONVILLE SC 29681

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Greenway, John M Westwood, MA 18 469
Siegel, Jodie M Watertown, MA 5 178
Sternlieb, Herschel Brunswick, ME 22 360

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