Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

6-27-1989

Patent Number

patent number 4842792

Abstract

Preparation of a novel polyester fiber, such as a poly(ethylene terephthalate) fiber, having at least one continuous groove wherein the surface of the groove is rougher than the surface outside the groove is accomplished through a drafting process involving surface hydrolysis. The fibers have improved cover, softness, and wetting characteristics.

Application Number

07/157551

Assignees

Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY)

Filing Date

1988-02-16

Primary/U.S. Class

264/130

Other/U.S. Class

8/115.69, 8/DIG.4, 264/136, 264/151, 264/157, 264/168, 264/177.13, 264/177.18, 264/177.19, 264/210.3, 264/210.8, 264/288.8, 264/289.3, 264/290.5

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