Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
4-9-1991
Patent Number
patent number 5006057
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
07/513714
Assignees
Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY)
Filing Date
1990-04-24
Primary/U.S. Class
425/464
Other/U.S. Class
264/177.13, 425/461
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