Abstract: A water-absorbing composite, containing water-absorbing polymer particles immobilized on a fibrous substrate wherein at least a part of said water-absorbing polymer particles consist of primary particles having an average particle diameter of about 50-1000 &mgr;m, wherein about 30% by weight or more of said primary particles are combined to form agglomerates having a shape satisfying the conditions below while nearly maintaining their primary particle shapes and a part of particles of said agglomerates are not adhered to said fibrous substrate. This water-absorbing composite shows excellent water-absorbing properties and a high water-absorbing speed, and most of the highly water-absorbing polymer is stably immobilized on the fibrous substrate and the immobility of swollen gel after absorbing water is also excellent.

Abstract: An aqueous composition suitable for use, when dry, as an improved coating is provided including an aqueous emulsion polymer, the polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) from greater than 20° C. to 80° C., formed by the free radical polymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated nonionic acrylic monomer and 0-7.5%, by weight based on the total weight of the polymer, ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer in the presence of 0.01-1.0%, by weight based on the total weight of the polymer, t-alkyl hydroperoxide, t-alkyl peroxide, or t-alkyl perester wherein the t-alkyl group includes at least 5 Carbon atoms and, optionally, at least one other oxidant. A method of preparing the emulsion polymer, a method for providing a coated substrate wherein the coating contains the emulsion polymer having a Tg from −20° C. to 80° C., and a method for improving the scrub resistance of a coating by including the emulsion polymer having a Tg from −20° C. to 80° C.

Abstract: A method of printing sheer fabric is described. In accordance with the method, a supply of the sheer fabric and a supply of a release substrate having a width less than the width of the sheer fabric are provided. A low tack adhesive is applied to an endless belt. The sheer fabric and the release substrate are combined such that the edges of the fabric overhang the edges of the release substrate and the overhanging edges of the sheer fabric and the release substrate are temporarily affixed to the endless belt with the low tack adhesive. The combined sheer fabric and release substrate are conveyed on the endless belt through one or more printing stations where at least one color ink is printed on the sheer fabric. The ink is dried and the sheer fabric is separated from the release substrate.

Abstract: A method for making synthetic leather includes the steps of: preparing a knitted substrate having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction transverse to the longitudinal direction, the knitted substrate being stretchable in the longitudinal and transverse directions; positioning two opposite sides of the knitted substrate along the longitudinal direction respectively on two conveyer chains and advancing the knitted substrate without tensioning the substrate along the longitudinal direction; and forming a coating on the knitted substrate by applying a polyurethane solution on the knitted substrate.

Abstract: The invention discloses a process for the preparation of fluorinated polymers by miniemulsion polymerization of a mixture of fluorinated and nonfluorinated monomers in the absence of organic solvent. This polymerization process makes it possible to obtain an aqueous emulsion of fluorinated polymers devoid of coagulum.

Abstract: An absorbent article that contains a substrate applied with an activated carbon coating is provided. The activated carbon coating is formed from a mixture of a polymeric material and an activation agent. The mixture is activated by heating to a temperature of from about 100° C. to about 250° C. As a result of the present invention, it has been discovered that a substrate can be formed that is absorbent and also capable of performing other functions, such as serving as an odor control agent.

Abstract: A method of preparing a treated textile, having steps of: (1) preparing a treatment liquid comprising a water- and oil-repellent agent, (2) adjusting pH of the treatment liquid to at most 7, (3) applying the treatment liquid to a textile, (4) treating the textile with steam, and (5) washing the textile with water and dehydrating the textile, wherein the water- and oil-repellent agent contains (A) a fluorine-containing compound which is a fluorine-containing polymer, and (B) a urethane compound and/or (C) a silicon-containing compound, can give a textile which is excellent in water repellency, oil repellency and soil releasability, when the textile is treated with the treatment liquid by an Exhaust process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric having a three-dimensional printed surface which is achieved by screen printing the fabric with a puff pigment to create an inexpensive, textured fabric. The fabric is preferably printed with a puff pigment of constrasting color, when compared with the color of the base fabric, so that an aesthetically pleasing two-tone fabric is produced. The fabric is primarily composed of continuous multi-component fibers that are at least partially split along their length. The fabric may be manufactured into such end-use products as automotive interior fabric, apparel, drapery, cleaning cloths, upholstery, and office panels. Also encompassed within this invention is a method for producing a nonwoven fabric having a three-dimensional printed surface.

Abstract: A solventless cleaning and treating composition for carpet is described. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of a stainblocking polymer, a silsesquioxane anti-soiling polymer, a surfactant and optionally a sequesting agent or salt.

Abstract: Coated inflatable fabrics and more particularly concerns airbag cushions to which very low add-on amounts of silicone-based coating have been applied and which exhibit extremely low air permeability are provided. The inventive inflatable fabrics are primarily for use in automotive restraint cushions that require low permeability characteristics (such as side curtain airbags). Traditionally, heavy, and thus expensive, coatings of compounds such as neoprene, silicones, and the like, have been utilized to provide such required low permeability. The inventive fabric utilizes an inexpensive, very thin, substantially uniform silicone coating to provide such necessarily low permeability levels. Thus, the inventive coating comprises at least a single layer comprising a majority of silicone-based material, wherein the total thickness of the single layer is at most about 3.0 ounces per square yard as applied to a target fabric surface.

Abstract: A napped leather-like sheet material comprising an entangled nonwoven fabric composed of ultrafine fibers and an elastomer contained therein and having a nap made of ultrafine fibers on one or both sides thereof, which material is provided with a silk protein substance and a softening agent on the surface portion of the napped face or faces; and a method of producing the above napped leather-like sheet material which comprises applying a liquid containing a silk protein substance and a softening agent to the surface of a napped leather-like sheet material by, for example, a gravure printing or spraying technique.

Abstract: The invention provides cross-linkable polymer powder compositions containing a) at least one water-soluble polyhydroxy compound; b) at least one boric acid complex compound which is of limited solubility in water that is, it has a water solubility of less than 10 g per liter at normal conditions; and optionally c) a water-soluble film-forming polymer consisting of one or more free-radical polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The compositions are useful as a constituent in adhesives, plaster, jointing mortars, paints and binders for coating compositions, textiles, paper and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to deodorizing fibers that especially effectively deodorize body odors such as sweat odor and have improved launderability (durability), and a process for producing the same. The object of the invention is to provide a process for producing deodorizing fibers by imparting excellent deodorizing property and improved launderability (durability) to natural fibers or synthetic fibers, or textiles such as underwear formed by weaving or knitting yarns therefrom. The process for producing deodorizing fibers according to the present invention comprises treating fibers with a treating liquid containing chitosan and/or a modified chitosan, a carboxylic acid polymer, zinc oxide and a binder resin. The deodorizing fibers of the present invention have a coating layer of a waterproof binder resin comprising chitosan and/or a modified chitosan, a carboxylic acid polymer and zinc oxide.

Abstract: A process for adhering synthetic textile fibers to sulfur vulcanizable rubbers comprising the steps of (I) immersing the fibers in an aqueous solution which is comprised of (a) 1% to 4% by weight oxazoline polymer, (b) 0% to 4% alkylene glycol monoether and (c) 92% to 99% water to produce coated fibers; (II) drying the coated fibers to produce subcoated fibers; (III) subjecting the subcoated fibers to an RFL adhesive dip to produce dipped fibers; (IV) drying the dipped fibers to produce dried dipped fibers; (V) placing the dried dipped fibers in contact with a sulfur vulcanizable rubber; and (VI) curing the sulfur vulcanizable rubber while it is in contact with the dried dipped fibers. Also provided is a composite article made using the process.

Abstract: In order to make it possible to treat particles in such a manner that they are stabilized as disperse particles in liquid media, such as varnishes, a method of coating particles with LCST polymers is proposed which is characterized by the following steps: a) dissolution of an LCST polymers in a solvent at a temperature below the LCST; b) mixing the solution obtained in step a) with the particles to be coated; and c) increasing the temperature of the mixture obtained in step b) to or beyond the point at which the LCST polymer deposits onto the particle surfaces.

Abstract: This invention is directed to treatments for dyed textile goods that will improve their fastness properties. More particularly, the invention is directed to certain fixatives that, when placed on the dyed textile, allow the dye to be permanently or substantially permanently affixed to the fabric. The dye-reactive fixative comprises a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer or oligomer having reactive groups that react with a dye on a dyed web to affix the dye to the web.

Abstract: A process for producing printed articles which comprises forming an under coat on a cloth having a rough surface with a foamed composition of a resin emulsion by printing, drying the formed under coat, forming a top coat on the dried under coat by printing and drying the formed top coat. In accordance with the process, cloths having a rough surface such as frieze cloths, pile cloths, knit cloths, towel cloths, felt cloths and blanket cloths can be printed while the proper feel of the cloth is maintained and printed articles having excellent fastness and appearance are obtained.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cleaning article including a water-decomposable non-woven fabric containing water dispersible fibers and a water soluble resin coated on one side or both sides of the water-decomposable non-woven fabric. The water soluble resin is contained more in a surface portion or surface portions of a fiber assembly than in a remaining portion or inner portion of the fiber assembly. The water soluble resin thus contained can increase only the surface strength of the non-woven fabric sufficiently without deteriorating the softness of the entire article, so that dropping of fibers or breakage of surface upon wiping operation can be prevented.

Abstract: A coated textile fabric is disclosed for manufacturing an air holding device for a vehicle restraint system, including a base woven, knitted or non-woven base textile fabric having a first surface and a second surface. The base textile fabric is completely or partially coated with an adhesive polyurethane to form a first coating layer, the first coating layer being coated with a second composite coating layer. The second composite coating layer is preferably a polyurethane, a polysiloxane, and an epoxy resin which acts as a filler and adhesion promoter. A third coating layer is formed of a polymeric polyurethane material coated on the second composite layer. A method of producing the coated textile fabric is also disclosed. A heat sealing die for forming sealing beads to seal such coated textile fabrics to form air holding devices is also disclosed.

Abstract: A corona shielding band having reproducible qualities and allowing only a small increase in dielectric losses in a winding of an insulation of electrical machine is made by impregnating a woven-type support material with an active resin solution containing an inorganic filler with a coating composed of antimony-doped tin oxide and then removing the solvent by a thermal processing to produce the corona shielding band.

Abstract: Durable antimicrobial treatments for high pressure treatments (such as package dyeing) for specific dyed yarns for further incorporation within textile fabrics are provided. Such treatments preferably comprise silver ions, particularly as constituents of inorganic metal salts or zeolites. This particular treatment requires the presence of a resin binder as a component of the dye bath formulation admixed with the silver-ion antimicrobial compound, the formulation then forced through a target yarn spool in order to provide a finish over substantially all of the target yarn. The yarn may then be knit, woven, pressed, laid-in, etc., into a textile fabric exhibiting antimicrobial properties. Such a treatment has been found to be extremely durable on such substrates; after a substantial number of standard launderings and dryings, the treatment does not wear away in any appreciable amount and thus the substrate retains its antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: To improve the liquid barrier properties of a carpet, a repellency compound, such as a fluorochemical, is applied to the backstitch side or underside of the primary backing layer of a carpet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reactive compositions containing (A) NCO prepolymers based on (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanates having an NCO content of 1 to 8 wt. % and a monomeric polyisocyanate content of less than 2 wt. %, (B) amine-free chain extenders containing at least 50 equivalent percent of a compound melting between 50° and 160° C. having formula (I) HO—X—Y—X—OH  (I)  wherein Y denotes methylene, ethylene, —C≡C—, 1,4-, 1,3-, or 1,2-cyclohexylene, or 1,4-, 1,3-, or 1,2-phenylene, and X denotes methylene, —OCH2CH2— (wherein oxygen is bonded to group Y), or 1,4-, 1,3-, or 1,2-cyclohexylene, and (C) 0 to 20 wt. %, relative to component (A), of inert organic solvents, wherein the equivalent ratio of the free NCO groups of component (A) to the NCO-reactive groups of component (B) is 0.90 to 1.35.

Abstract: A treated poly(trimethylene terephthalate) carpet prepared by a process comprising applying a fluoropolymer emulsion to a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) carpet and curing the fluoropolymer at a temperature of about 250 to about 310° F., the treated poly(trimethylene terephthalate) carpet having an oil repellency rating of at least 4. In addition, a process of preparing the treated poly(trimethylene terephthalate) carpet.

Abstract: Materials for, and methods of protecting yarns, fibers, fabrics and finished textiles from the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation. The materials include at least one physical UVR attenuator, having an average particle size below 1000 nanometers, and at least one flexible, film-forming polymeric binder for bonding the material to a fabric surface, wherein the physical UVR attenuator is dispersed within said binder to form an aqueous dispersion. Also disclosed are materials including both physical and chemical UVR attenuators, in which a synergistic protection effect is achieved.

Abstract: A method for providing a caulk, sealant, elastomeric coating, pressure sensitive adhesive, or fabric treatment including: forming an aqueous composition including an aqueous acrylic emulsion polymer, the polymer including, as copolymerized units, 70 to 99.7% by weight, based on dry polymer weight, monoethylenically unsaturated nonionic (meth)acrylic monomer and from 0.3 to 10% by weight, based on dry polymer weight, monoethylenically unsaturated acid monomer, wherein the Tg of the emulsion polymer is from −90 ° C. to lower than −20 C., and wherein at least 40% by weight, based on dry polymer weight, of the polymer is formed by redox polymerization in the presence of 0.0005 to 0.05 moles chain transfer agent per kg dry polymer weight; applying the aqueous composition to a substrate; and drying, or allowing to dry, the applied aqueous composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparation for a degradable, water and oil resistant protective membrane. In the said method, carbon dioxide copolymer is dissolved in a low toxic or non-toxic solvent to form a solution of 3-6 wt % concentration. After standing and filtration to remove metal oxide, the solution is used to coat the surface of the fabricated starch, paper pulp, or straw tableware by spraying or dipping. The residual solvent is removed by drying process and a degradable, water and oil resistant and transparent protective membrane is obtained. The thickness of the protective membrane is in the range of 10-20 micrometer. Metal ion content is lower than 1 ppm. No leakage and deformation of the tableware are observed after the tableware is immerged in water or edible oil for 4 hours at 80° C. The decoloration test by cold edible oil and ethanol is negative. Fungus test gives grade V.

Abstract: A protective glove for a human hand includes an inner glove of polyester nonwoven needlepunched material and a coating thereon. The coating is a polyurethane plastic adhesive adhered to the inner glove and penetrating an outer surface thereof to a depth short of an inner surface thereof.

Abstract: Packaging having reactive polymers incorporated into paper and foam core materials. In one embodiment, the packaging protects the contents from corrosive gases. In an alternate embodiment, the packaging protects the contents from mildew and fungus.

Abstract: Refurbishing and/or renewing cut or loop pile carpet products including carpet tiles by passing the product under a high pressure water or liquid dispensing head projecting a stream of water against the subject product at a pressure in the range of 100-2000 p.s.i.g. Improvements to such methods include adding a polymer backing layer to the tile, pre-bulking the face yarns, and/or chemically treating the face yarns.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for impregnating at least one geofabric with a liquid solidifiable polyurethane composition, conforming at least one polyurethane-impregnated geofabric to a surface (such as to the surface of a canal, ditch and/or pipe) and allowing the liquid solidifiable polyurethane composition to cure and form a polyurethane/geofabric composite. The liquid solidifiable polyurethane composition is the reaction product of COMPONENT A, COMPONENT B and COMPONENT C, as defined herein. COMPONENT C has the same equivalent weight as COMPONENT B and contains catalyst. One advantage of the present invention is that the ratio of COMPONENT B to COMPONENT C can be adjusted during processing without changing the isocyanate index. As a result, geltimes of liquid solidifiable polyurethane compositions of the present invention can be adjusted to accommodate changes in outdoor application temperature.

Abstract: Processes for constructing textile articles using curable hot melt adhesives is disclosed. In the process, a molten curable hot melt adhesive is applied to a fabric surface along a simulated sewing path and contacted to another fabric surface so that the adhesive is disposed between the fabric surfaces. The adhesive bonds the fabric surfaces so that the article can withstand subsequent fabric processing. The adhesive cures over time, causing an irreversible increase in the initial softening point of the adhesive. The resultant textile articles exhibit good seam strengths, durability and desirable aesthetics.

Abstract: Coated inflatable fabrics and more particularly concerns airbag cushions to which very low add-on amounts of silicone-based coating have been applied and which exhibit extremely low air permeability are provided. The inventive inflatable fabrics are primarily for use in automotive restraint cushions that require low permeability characteristics (such as side curtain airbags). Traditionally, heavy, and thus expensive, coatings of compounds such as neoprene, silicones, and the like, have been utilized to provide such required low permeability. The inventive fabric utilizes an inexpensive, very thin, substantially uniform silicone coating to provide such necessarily low permeability levels. Thus, the inventive coating comprises at least a single layer comprising a majority of silicone-based material, wherein the total thickness of the single layer is at most about 3.0 ounces per square yard as applied to a target fabric surface.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of adherent polyvinylidene fluoride, hexafluoropropylene coatings on objects and for the direct production of open celled foams from a polymer latex without a need for any blowing agent.

Abstract: Organic fibers are treated with aqueous preparations comprising amino-functional organosilicon compounds of the general formula H2N—R1—SiR2O(SiR2O)iSiR2—R1—NH2 where i is an integer from 1 to 1000, R is an identical or different monovalent hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 18 carbon atoms per radical, and R1 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical having 2 to 10 carbon atoms. The treated organic fibers, particularly in the form of textiles, exhibit a soft hand and good rewettability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymeric treatment preparations for textiles and other fibrous substrates that impart water and oil repellency to fibers, yarns, textiles, or other fibrous substrates. More particularly, this invention comprises an aqueous solution, emulsion or suspension of (a) a fluorinated polymer that contains reactive groups that can complex with metal atoms that have a formal charge of 2 or greater, and (b) one or more metal atoms that have a formal charge of 2 or greater. The invention is further directed to the process for treating fibrous substrates with textile preparations in one step that provide water/soil repellency that is durable to repeated cleanings and to abrasion. This invention is further directed to the yarns, fibers, fabrics, textiles, webs, finished goods, or nonwovens (encompassed herein under the terms “textiles” and “fibrous substrates”) treated with the textile-reactive water- and soil-resistant preparation of the invention.

Abstract: A fiber structure comprising cellulose fibers crosslinked by using a crosslinking agent and synthetic fibers, characterized in that the crosslinking index represented by the following formula of the cellulose fibers is in a range of 1 to 4, and that the synthetic fibers contain an antimicrobial agent having an inorganic value/organic value ratio of 0.3 to 1.4. This structure has antimicrobial property excellent in industrial washing durability and also has shape stability such as crease resistance and shrinkage resistance. Crosslinking index=A−B where A is the coefficient of moisture absorption of the fiber structure after crosslinking in an atmosphere of 30° C. and 90% RH (%), and B is the coefficient of moisture absorption of the fiber structure after crosslinking in an atmosphere of 20° C. and 65% RH (%).

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous, storage-stable, crosslinkable polymer compositions comprising: (a) an aqueous dispersion of a an acrylic polymer component containing certain carbonyl-containing functional-groups; (b) a nitrogen-containing compound having at least two carbonyl-reactive nitrogen groups; and (c) optionally, co-solvents, pigments, fillers, dispersants, wetting agents, anti-foam agents, UV absorbers, antioxidants, biocides, and stabilizers. Such compositions are useful as coatings or binders in coating compositions, or as adhesives.

Abstract: This invention relates to metallized, particularly aluminized, fabrics which are coated with specific polyurethane finishes. Such specific polyurethanes must be cross-linked and present in latex form. Upon impregnation within metal-coated fabrics, these particular polyurethanes provide vastly improved washfastness properties to the fabrics and thus ensure the retention of substantially all the metal coating within and on the target fabric.

Abstract: Materials for, and methods of protecting yarns, fibers, fabrics and finished textiles from the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation. The materials include at least one physical UVR attenuator, having an average particle size below 1000 nanometers, and at least one flexible, film-forming polymeric binder for bonding the material to a fabric surface, wherein the physical UVR attenuator is dispersed within said binder to form an aqueous dispersion. Also disclosed are materials including both physical and chemical UVR attenuators, in which a synergistic protection effect is achieved.

Abstract: A process for forming a synthetic based nonwoven web bonded with a crosslinkable polymer wherein an aqueous polymeric emulsion containing a crosslinkable polymer is applied to the synthetic based nonwoven web, the water removed, and the crosslinkable polymer crosslinked. The crosslinkable polymer incorporates acetoacetate functionality and carboxylic acid functionality; wherein crosslinking is achieved by the reaction of the acetoacetate with an effective amount of a polyaldehyde and the reaction of the carboxylic acid with an effective amount of a polyaziridine compound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a water- and oil repellency-imparting preparation for fibrous and other substrates, the preparation comprising a fluorinated polymer and a tacking monomer, oligomer or polymer containing at least one anhydride functional group or a group capable of forming an anhydride functional group, optionally together with an anhydride-forming catalyst, such as sodium hypophosphite. The preparation can further optionally comprise other additives such as, for example, an extender; a softener; an antioxidant; a surfactant; and/or a plasticizer.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a carpet, a process for manufacturing a carpet and a method for recycling a carpet. The carpet of the present disclosure includes a primary backing having tufts of synthetic carpet fibers protruding from a top surface and, optionally, a secondary backing, with an extruded sheet of a polyolefin polymer composition between and integrally fused to a bottom surface of the primary backing and an upper surface of the secondary backing. The extruded sheet polymer composition comprises at least 10%, preferably, at least 20% by weight of a syndiotactic polypropylene product. The extruded sheet polymer composition may further comprise less than 40% by weight of an impact modifier. The process for manufacturing the recyclable carpet includes contacting the extruded sheet with the primary backing and, optionally, the secondary backing, at a temperature sufficiently high to integrally fuse the extruded sheet to the respective backing.

Abstract: The present invention provides composition for treating a substrate comprising a homogeneous mixture of:

Abstract: A method of treating fabric comprising the step of applying to the fabric a fabric treatment composition comprising a coated particles comprising:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming a layer of blown cellular polyurethane on a textile material, such as a carpet backing. The method includes applying to a textile material a layer of reactive polyurethane forming agents containing a sufficient amount of water or heat-sensitive blowing agent so as to cause chemical blowing of the mixture when heated sufficiently, heating the layer so as to cause chemical blowing of the mixture and applying to the layer during the chemical blowing thereof a pressure of an amount and for a time sufficient to control the blowing of the mixture to a desired degree, the pressure being applied to the mixture continuously from an initial pressure to a final pressure, wherein said initial pressure is greater than the final pressure. Apparatus for performing the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A combination of a semi-soluble methacrylic polymer and a sulfonated naphthalene condensation product, optionally with a semi-soluble or insoluble ethyl methacrylate polymer of high molecular weight, provides improved resistance to staining by acid colorants of fibrous polyamide substrate.

Abstract: Organic fibers are treated with aqueous preparations comprising amino-functional organosilicon compounds of the general formula

Abstract: A method is provided of altering the chemical and/or physical functionality of a fibrous substrate (e.g. fibers, fabrics and fiber-resin composites) by the action of a polymeric composition containing at least one phosphono- or phosphino-component. The polymeric composition may include VPA, VDPA or hypophosphorous acid. The fibres may be cellulosic and/or non-cellulosic, or metal or ceramic. The method can be used, for example, to enhance the receptivity of a fibrous substrate to dyes.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating of a substrate by contacting the substrate with a fluorochemical composition that comprises a condensation product of a di- or tri-isocyanate and at least one polyether, the polyether being obtained as the reaction product of a fluorochemical substituted epoxide. Substrates treated in accordance with the invention have good stain release properties, particularly to oil stains or tea stains, so stains can be more easily removed from the treated substrate in a laundering procedure.