Patent ID: 8092551

Claim:
A method for producing pantyhose having a long lasting aloe finish, the method comprising: a) placing the pantyhose in a dye tub; b) adding dye mix and ammonia sulfate to the contents of the dye tub; c) heating the contents of the dye tub until pores in the pantyhose expand to allow the entry of dye molecules; d) adding a color fix to the contents of the dye tub; e) lowering the pH of the contents of the dye tub; f) adding a softening mix to the dye tub; g) adding an aloe finish containing silicone to the dye tub; h) repeating the step of lowering the pH of the contents of the dye tub; and i) heating the contents of the dye tub to a temperature of about 120 degrees Fahrenheit after the second instance of lowering the pH of the contents of the dye tub.