PUBLICATIONS:

Mr. Strahl has written and presented a number of technical papers on such subjects as:

• "Engineering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics".
• "Preparation, Dyeing and Finishing of 100% Cotton and Synthetics".
• "The Effect of Micronaire on Fabric Barre".
• "Cotton in Rugs and Carpets".
• "Enzyme applications to Cotton Fabrics and Garments".
• "Garment Dyeing minimizing surface abrasion".
• "Vat Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics/Garments by exhaust methods".
• "The Reduction of Skew in Knits".
• "Open Width Pad Batch Dyeing of Cotton Knits and Wovens".

PATENTS:

• "Simulated Leather Fabrics", Patent Number 3,837,983. Patent issued in USA, UK, Belgium, Italy.
• "Ionized Performance Fabric Composition", Patent Number 7,896,928 B2, Joint Patent Holder STRA LLC
• "Ionized Performance Fabric Continuation", Patent Number 8,292,970 B1, Joint Patent Holder STRA LLC

PUBLICATIONS:

Dr. Turner has written a number of publications on textile subjects. His publications are available through subscription on various textile journals and magazines.

• “Durable Press Garments Via Low Temperature Cure”, Dr. John D. Turner et. al., AATCC Review, Vol. 1, No. 4, p. 34 (2001).
• “Cationic Applications for Union Dyeing Wool/Cotton Blends”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Chemist and Colorist & American Dyestuff Reporter 32, No. 6, p. 49 (2000).
• “Cotton and Flammability – Overview of New Developments”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., American Dyestuff Reporter February 1998, p13.
• “Chemistry and Mechanism of Durable Press Cotton Products”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Japanese Textile News, No. 492, p. 50 (1995).
• “Stain Removal Methods for Washable Cotton and Cotton/Polyester Blend Fabrics”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Chemists and Colorists, Vol. 27, No. 9, p. 21 (1995).
• “Formaldehyde-Free Durable Press Finishing”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., International Textile Bulletin, Vol. 40, No. 2, p. 50 (1994).
• “Points to Ponder”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Readers Digest, October, p. 127 (1991).
• “Activating the Creative Process”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Chemists and Colorists, Vol. 23, No. 2, p. 21 (1991).
• “Improving the Process for Treating Cotton Fabrics with Crosslinked Polyols”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Journal of Coated Fabrics, Vol. 19, July 16, 1989.
• “Improving the DP Appearance of Cotton Fabrics with Additives and Aminofunctional Silicone”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Chemists and Colorists, Vol. 20, No. 5, p. 36 (1988).
• “How to Use Formaldehyde in DP Finishing”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., American Dyestuff Reporter, Vol. 74, No. 5, p. 30 (1985).
• “An Evaluation of the Stork RSF Method”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Journal of Industrial Fabrics, Vol. 2, No. 4, p. 32 (1984).
• “Reduced Wet Pickup Methods: Engraved Roll Pad, Triatex MA, Vacuum Extraction: Water Resources", Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Research Institute Bulletin, Vol. 46, p. 8, (1982).
• “Adopting the Engraved Roll Pad for Textile Dyeing and Finishing”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Chemists and Colorists, Vol. 13, p. 124 (1981).
• “Carbohydrazide as a Formaldehyde Scavenging Agent in Durable Press Finishing”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Research Journal, Vol. 51, p. 278 (1981).
• "An Introduction to Foam Finishing”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Chemists and Colorists, Vol. 12, p. 43 (1980).
• “Preparing and Finishing Durable Press Cotton Fabrics”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Research Journal, Vol. 50, p. 165 (1980).
• “Polyphosphonic Acid Compounds as Crosslinking Agents for Cellulose”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Research Journal, Vol. 40, p. 244 (1979).
• “Knitting, Dyeing, and Finishing Cotton Blend Double Knits”, Dr. John D. Turner, Knitting Times, Vol. 46, p. 24 (1977).
• “Response of Fabrics Prepared from Ring Spun and Open-End Spun Yarns to Various Pretreatments”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Chemists and Colorists, Vol. 9, p. 250 (1977). (This paper won first place in the national competition.)
• “Finishing Cotton/Polyester Knits”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Chemists and Colorists, Vol. 8, p. 135 (1976).
• “N-Methylol-2-Pyrrolidone-5-Carboxylic Acid, A Convenient Compound for Incorporating a Carboxyl Group Onto Cellulose”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Research Journal, Vol. 45, P. 354 (1975).
• “Nitration of the Acridizinium Ion and Its 6, 11-Dihydroderivative”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Journal of Organic Chemistry, Vol. 39, P. 1157 (1974).
• “Reaction of a Brominated N-Methylol Allyl Carbamate Derivative with Cellulose”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Textile Research Journal, Vol. 41, p. 709 (1971).
• “Acridizinium Ion Chemistry, Vii. Halogenation”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Journal of Organic Chemistry, Vol. 32, p. 1169 (1967).
• “Acridizinium Ion Chemistry, V. Sulfonation”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Journal of Organic Chemistry, Vol. 31, p. 565 (1966).
• “Acridizinium Betaines”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Vol. 2, p. 228 (1965).
• “The Selectivity of Dispersed Dyes on Cellulose Triacetate and Polyester Fibers as a Function of Hydrophilic Functional Groups on the Dye Molecules”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., American Dyestuff Reporter, October 15, 1962.

PATENTS:

• “Fugitive Ink Composition”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., U.S. Patent 4,505,944 (1985).
• “Knit Fabrics Possessing Improved Durable Press and Comfort Properties”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., U.S. Patent 3,738,902 (1973).
• “Method of Improving Resin Finished Textiles”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., U.S. Patent 3,473,948 (1969).
• “Continuous Method of Imparting Wet and Dry Crease Resistance to Cellulosic Materials Through Reaction with Formaldehyde”, Dr. John D. Turner et.al., U.S. Patent 3,265,463 (1966).
• "Ionized Performance Fabric Composition", Patent Number 7,896,928 B2, Joint Patent Holder STRA LLC
• "Ionized Performance Fabric Continuation", Patent Number 8,292,970 B1, Joint Patent Holder STRA LLC

PUBLICATIONS:

Mr. Davis has written approximately 20 books and bulletins for use in training seminars and in development of process procedures on such subjects as:

• “Indigo Dyeing”
• “Analysis of Indigo Dyebaths”
• “Sulfur Dyeing of Cotton Yarns”
• “Denim Finishing”
• “Denim Wet Processing”
• “Process Audits of Denim Operations”
• “Slashing of Denim Yarns”
• “Preventive Maintenance for Textile Operations”

PATENTS:

• “Reduced Indigo Dye Penetration”, James E. McFarland, Ellis Davis, Jr., and Edward W. Teague,U.S. Patent 5,514,167 (1996).

Cotton yarns are ring dyed with a thickened dyebath to limit penetration to the outer circumference of the yarn leaving a substantially undyed core.

• “Fabric Finishing Procedure”, Ellis Davis, Jr., James E. McFarland, and Edward W. Teague, U.S. Patent 5,350,423 (1994).

Cotton denim fabrics are treated to enhance abrasion and shade reduction thereby reducing stonewashing time and expense by embrittling the fibers treatment with an acid heat activated finish.

• "Ionized Performance Fabric Composition", Patent Number 7,896,928 B2, Joint Patent Holder STRA LLC
• "Ionized Performance Fabric Continuation", Patent Number 8,292,970 B1, Joint Patent Holder STRA LLC