Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a polymerizable silicon softener, and at least one additional prepolymer, each of the softener and the prepolymer which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. The treated fiber exhibits excellent crockfastness, color fastness, and abrasion resistance, strength, and has a soft hand.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 2, 2003
Date of Patent:
June 21, 2005
Assignee:
Healthtex Apparel Corp.
Inventors:
Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Izabella Zilbert, Paul Thottathil, Gerald L. Williamson
Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a polymerizable silicon softener, and at least one additional prepolymer, each of the softener and the prepolymer which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. The treated fiber exhibits excellent crockfastness, color fastness, and abrasion resistance, strength, and has a soft hand.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 4, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 11, 2003
Assignee:
Healthtex Apparel Corp.
Inventors:
Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Izabella Zilbert, Paul Thottathil, Gerald L. Williamson
Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a polymerizable silicon softener, and at least one additional prepolymer, each of the softener and the prepolymer which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. The treated fiber exhibits excellent crockfastness, color fastness, and abrasion resistance, and has a soft hand.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 4, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 11, 2003
Assignee:
Healthtex Apparel Corp.
Inventors:
Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Izabella Zilbert, Paul Thottathil, Gerald L. Williamson
Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a polymerizable silicon softener, and at least one additional prepolymer, each of the softener and the prepolymer which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. The treated fiber exhibits excellent crockfastness, color fastness, and abrasion resistance, and has a soft hand.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 4, 2001
Date of Patent:
October 28, 2003
Assignee:
Healthtex Apparel Corp.
Inventors:
Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Izabella Zilbert, Paul Thottathil, Gerald L. Williamson