Inventors:
Allan H. Lambert - Metairie LA
Esmond J. Keating - New Orleans LA
Gerald B. Verburg - Metairie LA
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Agriculture - Washington DC
International Classification:
D06B 508
Abstract:
An apparatus for applying atomized spray solution to fabric to produce a low wet pickup, uniformly finished fabric is disclosed. A chamber, into which solution is sprayed as an atomized spray cloud, is fitted with means for adding air and an opening through which the cloud exits into contact with a fabric that absorbs the solution and allows the air to pass through. Means for recycling unused solution is also provided.