Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dyeing assistant preparations comprising, as component (a), at least one amine oxide of the formula ##STR1## in which R is an aliphatic radical having 8 to 24 carbon atoms andR.sub.1 is an aliphatic radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxyl and has 1 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 6 carbon atoms,as component (b), at least one compound of the formulaR.sub.2 --U--(R.sub.3 --O).sub.m --W (2),in whichR.sub.2 is an aliphatic radical having 8 to 24 carbon atoms,R.sub.3 is alkylene having 2 to 4 carbon atoms,U is --O-- or ##STR2## in which Z is a direct bond, (R.sub.3 --O)).sub.r or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene andW.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxyl, carboxyl, isocyanato, phenyl, benzyloxymethylene or phenethyloxymethylene, m and r independently of one another are a number from 2 to 25,(R.sub.3 --O).sub.m is m identical or different radicals (R.sub.3 --O) and(R.sub.3 --O).sub.

Abstract: A textile treatment composition which comprises; a textile binding agent which forms a chemical bond with the outer layer of the textile according to the formula (Ia): ##STR1## and, a barrier agent which forms a chemical bond with the textile binding agent and which increases the surface tension of the textile. Methods for treating textiles with the treatment composition, and kits comprising the components are also provided.

Abstract: A process for dyeing textile materials of naturally occurring and synthetic polyamide fibres, in which dyeing is carried out at the boiling point of the dyebath during a short dyeing time which is therefore gentle on the fibres, and level dyeings having good fastness properties are obtained (high temperature rapid dyeing process).The dyeing process is carried out with dyebaths with comprise specific surfactants. A high degree of exhaustion of the dye liquors is achieved, and dyeing from static baths is thus rendered possible.

Abstract: There are disclosed quaternary ammonium salts which are obtainable by reacting basic carbamides containing a quaternizable nitrogen atom with epihalohydrins.These quaternary ammonium salts are particularly suitable for enhancing the color yield and the wet fastness properties of dyeings or printings produced on cellulosic fibre materials with anionic dye, e.g. reactive or direct dyes.

Abstract: There are disclosed quaternary ammonium salts which are obtainable by reacting basic carbamides containing a quaternisable nitrogen atom with epihalohydrins.These quaternary ammonium salts are particularly suitable for enhancing the color yield and the wet fastness properties of dyeings or printings produced on cellulosic fibre materials with anionic dye, e.g. reactive or direct dyes.

Abstract: A process for preventing yellowing of polyamide fibre materials treated with stain-blocking agents which comprises treating the polyamide fibre material with a water-soluble light stabilizer with affinity for the fibre before, during or after the treatment with a stain-blocking agent, and the fibre material thus treated are described.

Abstract: Diquaternary ammonium salts of the formula ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 are each independently of the other C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene,Q.sub.1 and Q.sub.2 are each independently of the other --NH-- or --O--,R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or alkoxyalkyl, each containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety,Y.sub.1.sup.1.crclbar. is the anion of a strong acid,Z.sub.1 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.24 alkylene which is substituted by hydroxy and may be interrupted by oxygen atoms andn is 1 or 2.are suitable for use as textile finishing agents.

Abstract: A process for the aftertreatment of dyed cellulosic fibre material for the improvement of wet fastness properties, comprising the use of an aqueous liquor which contains a polyquaternary ammonium compound obtained by the reaction of an epihalohydrin with a linear polymer which has repeating units of formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl.

Abstract: A process for aftertreating cellulosic fibre material using an aqueous liquor which comprises(A) a diquaternary ammonium salt of formula ##STR1## wherein Q is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical of 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be interrupted in the chain by oxygen atoms and is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy groups,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other an aliphatic radical of 6 to 24 carbon atoms,R.sub.3 to R.sub.6 are each independently of the other lower alkyl, hydroxy-lower alkyl or lower alkoxy-lower alkyl,X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are each oxygen or --NH--,Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are each independently of the other C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene, andY.crclbar. is an anion of a strong inorganic or organic acid, and(B) a polybasic nitrogen-containing polycondensate.

Abstract: Process for the treatment of textile fibre materials with foams, which contain (a) a first surface-active agent with a HLB value of 0.1 to 10.0, for example a fatty alcohol which can be ethoxylated, and is a major constituent, (b) a second surface-active agent with a HLB value of more than 8.5, as a minor constituent, the HLB value being at least 3.0 units higher than that of component (a), for example an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a fatty acid, of an alkylarylsulfonic acid, of an alkylsulfonic acid, of a sulfuric acid alkyl ester or of a glycol-ether-sulfate, or a fatty acid/alkanolamine reaction product or an ethoxylated fatty alcohol, and (c) a dye, a fluorescent brightener and/or a textile chemical.

Abstract: A process for dyeing or finishing textile fibre material using foam, which process comprises applying to said materials an aqueous foam composition which, in addition to containing dye or finishing agent, contains a foamable system comprising water and at least(A) an anionic surfactant and(B) a non-ionic block polymer based on ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units.The material is then dried, if desired, and then subjected to a heat treatment, preferably a steam treatment. Level dyeings with good penetration of dye and/or excellent finishes are obtained on the material.

Abstract: A method of treating, especially dyeing, whitening and/or finishing, textile fabrics, in particular carpets, with an aqueous foamed composition which, in addition to containing dye or fluorescent whitening agent and/or finishing agent, contains a foam stabilizer, a foam regulator, and, optionally, other assistants. The aqueous composition employed contains(a) 1 to 4 g/liter of an anionic or non-ionic surfactant, or a mixture thereof, as foam stabilizer, and(b) 0.1 to 1 g/liter of an oxyalkylene-siloxane copolymer as foam regulator,said foam having a blow ratio of (6 to 20).1, applying said foam continuously, in the form of at least one layer, to the textile fabric, if desired vacuuming said fabric to effect penetration of the layer of foam through the fabric, and subsequently subjecting the fabric to a steam treatment.Level dyeings with good penetration and/or excellent finishes are obtained on the treated textile fabrics.

Abstract: A process for dyeing or treating textile fibre materials with foam, which process comprises applying to the textile fibre materials a foamed aqueous composition which, in addition to containing the dye (or fluorescent whitening agent) or the fabric finishing agent, contains a foamable system comprising water and(A) a fatty acid/alkanolamine reaction product or an alkylene oxide adduct of this reaction product andat least two of the following components(B) a fatty alcohol which is optionally mono-, di- or triethoxylated and which contains 8 to 22 carbon atoms in the fatty alcohol radical,(C) an adduct of 5 to 15 moles of ethylene oxide and 1 mole of a fatty alcohol or a fatty acid, each containing 8 to 22 carbon atoms, or 1 mole of an alkylphenol containing a total of 1 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety,and(D) an acid ester, or a salt thereof, of a polyadduct of 2 to 15 moles of ethylene oxide and 1 mole of a fatty alcohol containing 8 to 22 carbon atoms.