Method for making a finished fabric

Abstract

A method for making a finished fabric comprising the following steps: (a) providing yarn; (b) sizing the yarn using a solution of about 75% of water based on the solution; about 12.5% of steam condensate based on the solution; and from about 12 to about 14% of a sizing solution, based on the solution wherein the temperature of the sizing solution is from about 155° F. to about 195° F.; and (c) weaving the yarn of step (b) to form an undyed woven fabric wherein the reed has dpi of from about 31.25 to about 31.75 and dent wire of from about 0.15 mm to about 0.28 mm and from about 2400 to 2700 dents, with from about 70 to about 80% air space, allowing the warp yarn to lie flatter, giving a more full appearance of the finished fabric. The method for making the finished fabric precludes finishing or desizing the undyed woven fabric. The finished fabric made from the foregoing method, and wall covering and art canvas including the finished fabric are also part of the present invention.

1 . A method for making a finished fabric comprising the following steps:
 (a) providing a yarn selected from polyester, cotton, or a blend thereof;   (b) sizing the yarn using a solution of about 75% of water based on the solution;   about 12.5% of steam condensate based on the solution; and from about 12 to about 14% of a sizing solution, based on the solution wherein the temperature of the sizing solution is from about 155° F. to about 195° F.; and   (c) weaving the yarn of step (b) to form an undyed woven fabric wherein the reed has dpi of from about 31.25 to about 31.75 and dent wire of from about 0.15 mm to about 0.28 mm and from about 2400 to 2700 dents, with from about 70 to about 80% air space.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the following steps:
 (d) not finishing the undyed woven fabric wherein finishing is selected from the group consisting of heat setting, singeing, calendaring, embossing and application of finishes including anti-static finish, water finish, stain repellency finish, and resin finishes. 
 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the following steps:
 (e) not desizing the undyed woven fabric. 
 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the air space is from about 72 to about 78%. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the air space is from about 74 to about 76%. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the air space is from about 75.2%. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the temperature of the sizing solution in step (b) is from about 165° F. to about 180° F. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the sizing solution comprises polyvinyl alcohol. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the reed is selected from about 31.50 dpi-2520 dents-0.20 mm dent wire. 
     
     
         10 . A finished fabric made by the method of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         11 . A wall covering comprising the finished fabric of  claim 10 . 
     
     
         12 . A canvas comprising the finished fabric of  claim 10 .