A novel olefin textile fabric knitted woven and non-woven that in one
aspect of the invention is disperse dyed to a light, medium or deep solid
shade. In another aspect, the textile fabrics of the present invention
are manufactured using olefin yarns that contain variable amounts of dye
acceptor additives. A fabric with more than one tone of a color is dyed
in a single dye bath. The fabrics and yarn using this invention can be
processed using conventional spinning, weaving, knitting, web forming
machines and will dye using existing dyeing and finishing systems. This
invention is of particular value in the apparel and home furnishings
industry.