METHOD FOR REGULATING STRENGTH DEGRADATION IN ELASTIC STRAND

摘要

The present invention is directed to regulating strength degradation in elastic strand by regulating exposure of the strand to water or water vapor. One representative method having features of the present invention includes the steps of: providing elastic strand, the elastic strand having been made by steps comprising extruding, spinning, or otherwise making the strand; and regulating the strand's exposure to water or water vapor so that the strand's strength does not significantly degrade before the strand is used as a raw material on a production machine.