Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
9-4-1990
Patent Number
patent number 4954398
Abstract
Disclosed is 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. Also disclosed is a drafting process involving surface hydrolysis for the preparation of such fibers. The fibers have improved cover, softness, and wetting characteristics.
Application Number
07/299904
Assignees
Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY)
Filing Date
1989-01-23
Primary/U.S. Class
428/400
Other/U.S. Class
428/364, 428/397
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