Method making yarn softer and smoother and the product thereof

Abstract

This invention pertains to a method of improving the comfort, softness, and texture of textile products in both semi-finished and finished forms and the product of this method. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72 (b).

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A method of softening textile fibers comprising the steps of: 
 blending an Aloe Vera solution suitable for improving the comfort, softness, and texture of textile fibers, and capable of absorption directly into textile fibers;    impregnating textile fibers with said Aloe Vera solution; and    drying said impregnated textile fibers.    
     
     
         2 . Softened textile fibers comprising: 
 textile fibers; and    impregnate said textile fibers with Aloe Vera solution according to the method of  claim 1 .    
     
     
         3 . A method of softening textile fibers comprising the steps of: 
 blending an Aloe Vera solution suitable for improving the comfort, softness, and texture of textile fibers, and capable of absorption directly into textile fibers;    applying a coating of said Aloe Vera solution onto the outer surface of a roller;    running textile fibers over the outer surface of said roller and through said coating of said Aloe Vera solution;    impregnating said textile fibers with said Aloe Vera solution; and    drying said impregnated textile fibers.    
     
     
         4 . Softened textile fibers comprising: 
 textile fibers; and    impregnate said textile fibers with Aloe Vera solution according to the method of  claim 3 .    
     
     
         5 . A method of softening textile fibers according to  claim 3  comprising the further steps of: 
 filling a reservoir with said Aloe Vera solution;  
 pumping said Aloe Vera solution from said reservoir through a tube and through a means for application; and  
 applying a coating of said Aloe Vera solution onto said outer surface of said roller using said means for application.  
 
     
     
         6 . A method of softening textile fibers according to  claim 5  comprising the further steps of: 
 varying the volumetric flow rate of said Aloe Vera solution passing through said means for application; and  
 metering the volumetric application of said Aloe Vera solution so as to impregnate said textile fibers and derive consistent quality and not impair the conversion of said textile fibers into yarn.  
 
     
     
         7 . A method of softening textile fibers according to  claim 6  comprising the further steps of: 
 applying a coating of said Aloe Vera solution onto the outer surface of an upper roller using said means for application;  
 locating a lower roller below said upper roller to sandwich said textile fibers passing therebetween in constant contact with both rollers; and  
 propelling said upper roller and said lower roller to drive said textile fibers forward.  
 
     
     
         8 . Softened textile fibers comprising: 
 textile fibers; and    impregnate said textile fibers with Aloe Vera solution according to the method of  claim 7 .    
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein said means for application being a nozzle.  
     
     
         10 . A method of softening textile fibers according to  claim 7  comprising the further step of: 
 driving said textile fibers forward between said upper and said lower roller and into a storage container.  
 
     
     
         11 . A method of softening textile fibers according to  claim 8  comprising the further step of: 
 incorporating said method of softening textile fibers as part of a fiber stretch break machine.  
 
     
     
         12 . A method of softening textile fibers according to  claim 8  comprising the further step of: 
 locating said method of softening textile fibers on a fiber stretch break machine immediately after the continuous filament fiber has been stretch broken into smaller, discrete fiber lengths.  
 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein said textile fibers being made from acrylic fibers.  
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein said textile fibers being made from wool fibers.  
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein said textile fibers being made from cotton fibers.  
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein drying said impregnated textile fibers at ambient air temperature.  
     
     
         17 . Softened textile fibers comprising: 
 textile fibers; and    impregnate said textile fibers with Aloe Vera solution according to the method of  claim 12 .    
     
     
         18 . A method of softening yarn comprising the steps of: 
 blending an Aloe Vera solution suitable for improving the comfort, softness, and texture of yarn, and capable of absorption directly into textile fibers;    impregnating the yarn with said Aloe Vera solution; and    drying said impregnated yarn.    
     
     
         19 . Softened yarn comprising: 
 yarn; and    impregnate said yarn with Aloe Vera solution according to the method of  claim 18 .    
     
     
         20 . A method of softening textile yarn comprising the steps of: 
 blending an Aloe Vera solution suitable for improving the comfort, softness, and texture of a yarn, and capable of absorption directly into the yarn;    applying a coating of said Aloe Vera solution onto the outer surface of a roller;    running the yarn over the outer surface of said roller and through the coating of said Aloe Vera solution; and    impregnating said yarn with said Aloe Vera solution; and    drying said impregnated yarn.    
     
     
         21 . Softened yarn comprising: 
 yarn; and impregnate said yarn with Aloe Vera solution according to the method of  claim 20 .    
     
     
         22 . A method of softening textile yarn according to  claim 20  comprising the further steps of: 
 filling a reservoir with said Aloe Vera solution;  
 placing part of said outer surface of said roller into said Aloe Vera solution in said reservoir;  
 revolving said roller to apply said coating of said Aloe Vera solution on said outer surface of said roller;  
 driving said yarn forward at a rate that promotes optimal yarn impregnation; and  
 replenishing constantly said coating of said Aloe Vera solution on said outer surface of said roller.  
 
     
     
         23 . A method of softening textile yarn according to  claim 22  comprising the further step of: 
 maintaining a constant amount of said Aloe Vera solution in said reservoir during the application procedure.  
 
     
     
         24 . A method of softening textile yarn according to  claim 22  comprising the further step of: 
 varying the propelling speed of said roller to optimize the absorption rate of said Aloe Vera solution into each type of yarn.  
 
     
     
         25 . A method of softening textile yarn according to  claim 24  comprising the further step of: 
 incorporating said method of softening textile yarn on a continuous steam bulker machine.  
 
     
     
         26 . A method of softening textile yarn according to  claim 24  comprising the further step of: 
 locating an Aloe Vera solution filled feeder bottle above said reservoir to gravity feed and consistently maintain said Aloe Vera level in said reservoir.  
 
     
     
         27 . A method of softening textile yarn according to  claim 25  comprising the further step of: 
 locating said method of softening textile yarn as the last operation at the end of said continuous steam bulker machine resulting in a uniformly consistent application of said Aloe Vera solution.  
 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 27 , wherein drying said impregnated yarn at ambient air temperature.  
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein said yarn being made from acrylic fibers.  
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein said yarn being made from wool fibers.  
     
     
         31 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein said yarn being made from cotton fibers.  
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein said yarn being made from two plies of twisted textile fibers.  
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein said yarn being made from three plies of twisted textile fibers.  
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein said yarn being made from four plies of twisted textile fibers.  
     
     
         35 . Softened yarn comprising: 
 yarn; and    impregnate said yarn with Aloe Vera solution according to the method of  claim 28.