Abstract: Provided are a method capable of imparting antistaticity to a fabric structure in a simple manner without causing any color change in the fabric structure, a fabric structure imparted with antistaticity by the method, and a washing machine that imparts antistaticity to a fabric structure according to the method. The method for imparting antistaticity to a fabric structure allows a metal or metal compound to adhere on a surface of the fabric structure by drying the fabric structure in a state where a liquid containing the metal or the metal compound exists on the surface of the fabric structure.

Abstract: An antistatic fibrous material manufactured by treating a natural and/or regenerated fibrous material with both (1) at least one di-halogeno-s-triazine that has at least one hydrophilic group, and (2) urea, thiourea, and an amino acid, or a combination of two or more of said three compounds. The treatment includes the following steps: (a) saturating a natural and/or regenerated fibrous material with a solution that contains (1) a di-halogeno-s-triazine having at least one hydrophilic group and (2) urea, thiourea, and an amino acid, or a combination of two or more of said three compounds (b) heating said saturated material at 30° C.-60° C., and (c) heating said saturated material at 60° C.-90° C.

Abstract: A processing agent for synthetic fibers contains four specified kinds of components (Components A, B, C and D) each by a specified amount and also by a specified total amount so as to have improved characteristics of preventing occurrence of fluffs. yard breaking and uneven dyeing when applied to synthetic fibers at a specified rate.

Abstract: A long-term antibiotic and deodorant textile with mesoporous structure and processing method thereof are provided. At first, a textile is dipped into an aqueous solution of a surfactant containing nanoparticles. An aqueous solution of a silicon source is prepared and its pH value is adjusted to about 5˜9. Then, the aqueous solution of the surfactant and the aqueous solution of the silicon source are mixed to form a mixture solution. The mixture solution is stirred until silica powder form therein. The textile is taken out and dipped into water and organic solvent separately several times. Finally, the textile is dried to obtain the long-term antibiotic and deodorant textile with mesoporous structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.

Abstract: A method for treatment of fabrics with polyethylene glycol without cross-linking involves cationizing the polyethylene glycol by conversion to a quaternary salt and applying the converted polyethylene glycol to a fabric in an aqueous solution by conventional means.

Abstract: In a process for dyeing a textile web having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, dye is applied to the textile web and the dyed web is then immersed in a flowing treatment liquid with the textile web in a generally open configuration. A contact surface of an ultrasonic vibration system is immersed in the flowing treatment liquid with the contact surface in direct contact with at least a portion of the textile web immersed in the treatment liquid. The ultrasonic vibration system is operated to impart ultrasonic energy to the portion of the textile web immersed in the treatment liquid at the contact surface of the ultrasonic vibration system to facilitate the removal of unbound dye from the textile web for entrainment in the flow of treatment liquid.

Abstract: The invention provides a surface active ingredient composition, which includes a base liquid including water which has dispersed therein in percentages by volume: Sodium Chloride 1 to 3% Magnesium 1 to 2% Calcium 1 to 2% Potassium 1 to 2% Sulphate 1 to 2% Carbon 0.5 to 1% Nitrate 1 to 2% and Phosphate 1 to 2% sodium chloride dissolved in the base liquid; and sodium alkyl ether sulphate dissolved in the base liquid, with the portion of the base liquid to sodium chloride and sodium alkyl ether sulphate being between 1:1:1.5 and 1:1:5. The invention further provides a process for producing same and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, preferably well dispersed, more preferably translucent, and even more preferably clear, aqueous fabric color-restoring composition, fabric color-restoring methods, and articles of manufacture that use such fabric color-restoring composition. The fabric color-restoring composition comprises an effective amount of a silicone polymer fabric color-restoring agent, typically the minimum levels of fabric color-restoring agent included in the composition are at least about 1.75%, preferably at least about 2.0%, more preferably at least about 2.5%, even more preferably at least about 3.0% and typically maximum levels of fabric color-restoring agent are less than about 10.0%, preferably less than about 7.0%, particularly in the range of about 3.0% to about 6.0%; and optionally, but preferably, an effective amount to increase the coefficient of static friction, of a static friction-increasing agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of altering the surface of a solid synthetic textile by placing a fabric containing at least some synthetic textile in contact with a at least one silicone additive to provide a synthetic textile having a durable hydrophilic coating.

Abstract: A method of making fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics by virtue of having been treated with different chemical treatments is described. In addition, fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics, such as one surface exhibiting oil and water repellency and optionally, soil release characteristics, and the opposite surface exhibits moisture transport characteristics.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for digitally upgrading a textile article (T) using a textile upgrading device (1), the device (1) comprising a number of nozzles (12) for applying one or more substances to the textile (T), in addition to transport means (2) for transporting the textile (T) along the nozzles (12), wherein the nozzles (12) are ordered in a number of successively placed rows (4, 5, 6, 7) extending transversely of the transporting direction of the textile article (T), the method comprising the steps of: guiding the textile article (T) along a first row (4) of nozzles (12); performing with the first row (4) of nozzles (12) one of the operations of painting, coating or finishing of the textile article (T) carried therealong; subsequently guiding the textile (T) along a second row (5) of nozzles (12); and performing with the second row (5) of nozzles (12) another of the operations of painting, coating or finishing of the textile article (T) carried therealong.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an aluminum salt solution includes manufacturing an aluminum salt solution by using, as a raw material, an aluminum hydroxide having T-C (total carbon amount) of 0.04 mass % or less and T-Na2O (total Na2O amount) of less than 0.3 mass %, which is obtained by a Bayer process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a class of polyesters that are lightly crosslinked polyesters made by reacting alkoxyglyceryl units (linked by the reaction of their hydroxyl groups) to the carboxyl group of dimer acid. As will become clear, lightly crosslinked as used herein relates to reactions in which there is an excess of hydroxyl groups on a molar basis to carboxylic groups on the dimer acid. The polymers and a contribute softness, lubricity and antistatic properties when applied to hair, skin, textile fiber and paper.

Abstract: The invention relates to an auxiliary composition comprising (A) from 5 to 95% by weight, based on the total composition, of at least one compound of formula (1a) or (1b) Y1—X—Y2??(1a) A1A2N—OH??(1b) wherein X is a divalent aliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical, Y1 and Y2 are each independently of the other —OH, —CO—OR1, —NR1R2, —CO—NH—NR1R2 or —NH—CO—NH—NR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C1-C20alkoxy, C5-C24cycloalkyl, C5-C30aryl or C6-C36aralkyl, it being possible for the alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl groups to be unsubstituted or substituted by one or more hydroxy, amino, sulfo or carboxyl groups or halogen atoms, A1 and A2 are each independently of the other C1-C20alkyl or C6-C36aralkyl; (B) from 0 to 95% by weight, based on the total composition, of one or more anionic or non-ionic surfactants or dispersants; and (C) from 0 to 85% by weight, based on the total composition, of a solid, inorganic or organi

Abstract: The invention can be summarized as follows. There is provided a method of bleaching chemical pulp comprising the steps of exposing chemical pulp to a chemical bleaching state to produce a partially bleached pulp and treating the partially bleached pulp with a thermophilic, alkalophilic xylanase in an alkaline extraction stage at pH of 8 to 14. The method may be performed in a mill and may form part of a more complex pulp bleaching process. The invention also relates to the use of a thermophilic, alkalophilic xylanase in an alkaline extraction stage of a pulp bleaching process in a mill.

Abstract: An ink jet printing process in which an image is permanently bound, directly or indirectly, to a final substrate by reaction of the ink with the substrate. An ink jet ink is that is comprised of reactive dyes, direct dyes or combinations thereof are printed according to the process.

Abstract: A process for enhancing the thermal, oxidative and photochemical stability of dyed or printed polyamide fiber material, comprises treating the polyamide fiber material, before, during or after a dyeing or printing step, with an effective stabilizing amount of a stabilizer mixture which comprises at least one compound of the formula and at least one compound of the formula in which R1 and R1? independently of one another are each linear or branched C1-C18alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl, C3-C6alkenyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl or C7-C12aralkyl, and R2, R2?, R3, R3?, R4 and R5 are as described herein. The treated polyamide fiber materials have excellent thermal, oxidative and photochemical stability.

Abstract: A method of providing water repellency, oil repellency, soil resistance, soil release, stain resistance and stain release to substrates comprising contacting said substrate with a composition comprising a copolymer having repeating units of Formula I in any sequence: wherein Rf is a straight or branched perfluoroalkyl group having from about 2 to about 8 carbon atoms, or a mixture thereof, which is optionally interrupted by at least one oxygen atom, Q is alkylene of 1 to about 15 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkylene of 2 to about 15 carbon atoms, —O(CnH2n)—, —(CH2CF2)m(CH2)n—, —CONR1(CnH2n)—, —(CnH2n)OCONR1(CnH2n)—, (—CONR1CH2)2CH—, —SO2N(R1)(CnH2n)—, or —(CnH2n)SO2N(R1)(CnH2n)—, each R1 is independently H or alkyl of 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, each n is independently 1 to about 15, each m is independently 1 to about 4, Z is hydrogen or methyl, x is a positive integer, y is zero or a positive integer, t is a positive integer, and M is H+, alkali metal cation, alkaline earth metal cation, or ammonium.

Abstract: A method of making fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics by virtue of having been treated with different chemical treatments is described. In addition, fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics, such as one surface exhibiting oil and water repellency and optionally, soil release characteristics, and the opposite surface exhibits moisture transport characteristics.

Abstract: Catalytic enzyme-modified textiles are disclosed for providing protection from chemical exposure. The textiles are composed of a cloth substrate, at least one polyelectrolyte layer, at least one enzyme layer to degrade the chemical agent, and at least one capping layer. Also disclosed is the related method for making catalytic enzyme-modified textiles.

Abstract: A composition comprising a self-emulsifiable or self-dispersible aqueous solution or dispersion of at least one urea linkage-containing alkoxypolyoxyalkylene fluorocarbamate prepared by contacting (a) at least one polyisocyanate which contains at least three isocyanate groups per molecule, (b) at least one fluorochemical reagent of the formula F(CF2)aCH2CH2OH, wherein a is 4, 6, or 8, or mixtures thereof, provided that a is a maximum of 50% of 8, and (c) at least one hydrophilic, water-solvatable reagent which contains per molecule a single functional group which has at least one reactive Zerewitinoff hydrogen atom, and thereafter with (d) water, the equivalent weight of the polyisocyanate and the reagents (b) and (c) being such that the reagents react with 55% to 95% of the isocyanate groups, and water reacts with all of the remaining isocyanate groups, the composition imparting durable hydrophilicity and stain release properties to a substrate treated therewith is disclosed.

Abstract: A fibre colourant and an ink composition are provided which comprise monodisperse particles capable of forming a colloidal crystal that diffracts light having a wavelength in a range that corresponds to the wavelength of visible light. The use of such compositions in colouring substrates is also provided.

Abstract: A method for producing a colored cellulose fiber, comprising: a step (1) of introducing a carboxylic group or a sulfonic acid group into cellulose fiber, and a step (2) of treating the cellulose fiber having the carboxylic group or the sulfonic acid group introduced with an aromatic derivative having one or more hydroxyl groups and a metal salt simultaneously or separately, and a colored cellulose fiber produced by the same method.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for the extraction and preparation of bast fibers with high quality and high counts. The process is suitable for ramie, hemp and flax. The present invention also relates to bast fibers with high counts produced according to the process, as well as pure yarns and mixed, blended yarns made from said bast fibers.

Abstract: Hydroscopic polymer gels can be formed by applying a polymer to a surface and allowing water to be sequestered from the atmosphere into the polymer. The polymer gels are formed using methods and compositions employing water soluble or water dispersible copolymers having: (i) a first monomer that is acidic and is capable of forming an anionic charge in the composition; (ii) a second monomer that is amphipathic; (iii) optionally, a third monomer that is hydrophobic; and (iv) optionally, a fourth monomer that that has a permanent cationic charge or that is capable of forming a cationic charge on protonation. The polymer gels are particularly substantive and effective at modifying surfaces such as glass and hydrophobic polymeric substrates to provide soap scum and soil resistance, and easier next time cleaning benefits.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of artificially dyed keratin fibers, comprising applying to the keratin fibers at least one composition comprising at least one multi-carbosite, multi-group coupling agent, the coupling agent being an electrophilic hydrocarbon-based compound comprising neither an aldehyde group, nor a carboxylic acid group, nor a formol-generating group, the coupling agent comprising at least two identical reactive groups, the reactive groups not being carried by the same atom, if said atom is a carbon atom, and the coupling agent having a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mol.

Abstract: Additive for processes of domestic washing or others, and like cosmetics additive for shampoo and other compounds and of hygiene personal, susceptible to be incorporated to the process after the washing and to be clarified of the process that is constituted by a product micro-encapsulation chosen of between a cosmetic, a drug, or an evaporable product, being constituted the surrounding one of the microcapsules by a compound of different chemical nature. The additive is preferably in liquid form and of unitary doses, but it is possible also to obtain it in dust form. The invention also talks about to a procedure for the treatment of fibers (or skin or hair) with the additive.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating textile, wherein the textile is treated by a system for removing hydrogen peroxide and an enzyme system for bio-polishing in one step to achieve the biopolishing and bleach clean up effect. The present invention further provides a one step process to achieve biopolishing.

Abstract: A finishing liquid which containing as least one kind of dendrimer molecules with terminal groups of —NH2, —OH, —COOH, —COOR, —R, —Si—O—R, PAMAM-OS, —R-halogen etc, or with groups which can be modified to achieve the above groups was invented. Employing sol-gel or solution method, the finished textiles obtain part of the following multifunction: breathable, water proof, oil repellency, soil repellency, anti-static, anti-UV irradiation, anti-bacterial, dying acceleration, and slowly release of drug and perfume.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a class of polyesters that are lightly crosslinked polyesters made by reacting polysorbate units (linked by the reaction of their hydroxyl groups) to the carboxyl group of dimer acid. As will become clear, lightly crosslinked as used herein relates to reactions in which there is an excess of hydroxyl groups on a molar basis to carboxylic groups on the dimer acid. The polymers and a contribute softness, lubricity and antistatic properties when applied to hair, skin, textile fiber and paper.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method of neutralizing an organic colorant or stain. The method enables a user to discharge a discoloration caused by staining with a substance having at least a molecular structure containing either a macrocyclic or linear hematin or linear unsaturated carbon chains or a cyclic aromatic chromophore in a rapid and effective manner. The method, in part involves, treating the discoloration with a medium containing unsaturated fatty acids or esters thereof, and a surfactant or a cell-lysing agent in amounts expressed as a ratio ranging from about 1:5, up to about 30:1, respectively. The color of said stain is reduced by a ?E value of 5 or greater.

Abstract: A powdered cleaning composition containing a particulate polymeric material, methylparaben, an inorganic salt adjuvant, and an aqueous or organic fluid component is provided herein. Such composition not only cleans textile substrates to which it is applied, but also imparts bleach resistance to the cleaned substrate by virtue of the residual composition remaining after cleaning. The present composition and process are particularly useful for cleaning textiles with pile surfaces, such as carpets.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a treatment composition for polyester and polyester blends including a hydrophilic copolymer and a hydrophilic, reactive polyurethane and the process for treating the textile material. When the treatment composition is applied to a textile which is 100% cellulosic textile material, the treatment composition includes at least one fluorochemical copolymer and at least one hydrophilic reactive polyurethane. In both cases, the treated textile material exhibits both increased oil and grease absorbance and good rinsing properties.

Abstract: A process for treating a surface comprises said surface being treated with (a) at least one hydrophobicizing agent, (b) at least one crosslinked organic copolymer in particulate form, (c) at least one film-forming addition copolymer having epoxy groups, NH—CH2OH groups or acetoacetyl groups, (d) if appropriate one or more emulsifiers, and subsequently dried.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.

Abstract: A decorative fabric has at least one layer and forms two surfaces. The at least one layer is woven with at least two materials. The at least one layer is corroded by at least one chemical agent to make a smooth emboss pattern. The decorative fabric provides an aesthetic appearance and is soft and smooth.

Abstract: A method of applying a fabric relaxant to a textile surface provides a substantially wrinkle-free textile surface. The method includes moistening the textile surface, applying the fabric relaxant onto the moistened textile surface, and drying the moistened textile surface using steam. The fabric relaxant includes a hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane polymer having at least one positively-charged functional group.

Abstract: This invention is directed to fabric finishes or treatment preparations for nylon, polyester, and other textile and fibrous substrate materials that will render them hydrophilic. The finishes of the invention are comprised primarily of polymers that contain carboxyl groups, salts of carboxyl groups, or moieties that can be converted to carboxyl groups by some chemical reaction.

Abstract: A processing agent for synthetic fibers contains a lubricant, a functional improvement agent and an emulsifier, each containing a specified kinds of components by a specified amount and also by a specified amount and also by specified total amount so as to have improved characteristics of preventing occurrence of fluffs, yard breaking and uneven dyeing when applied to synthetic fibers at a specified rate.

Abstract: An integrated processing technique for preparing moisture management textiles or fabrics wherein fibers are treated with compositions which impart a hydrophobic or hydrophilic property such that when incorporated into the fabrication of composite structured textiles or fabrics a hydrophobic inner surface and a hydrophilic outer surface are formed. The integrated processing technique for preparing moisture management textiles also includes finishing the textiles or fabrics to enhance the fabric's liquid water one way transfer properties. The advantage of this invention is the possibility to manufacture the pure cotton woven/knit fabrics with the good moisture management properties.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention a deodorizing composition comprising an effective amount of an inorganic salt, at least one odor-counteracting material, and an optional additive is provided. In another aspect of the present invention a method of using an inorganic salt, at least one of a malodor counteractant, an odor absorbent, and an odor-masking agent, and an optional additive in a solid composition for removing a malodor from a textile is provided. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a process for removing a malodor from a textile is provided. The present invention comprises compositions and kits based thereon, and methods for the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: A process for improving the sun protection factor (SPF) of cellulosic fibre materials and blends thereof, which comprises contacting said materials with at least one compound of the formula (1) in which M is hydrogen, an alkali metal atom, ammonium or a cation formed from an amine; R1 and R1? independently of each other are —NH—R3, —N(R3)2 or —O—R3, wherein R3 is aryl substituted by —CO—X—R5, wherein X is O or NH and R5 is optionally substituted C1-C4-alkyl, R2 is a group of formula —O—R4 wherein R4 is hydroxy alkyl, alkoxy alkyl or hydroxy alkoxy alkyl, and R2? has the meaning of R1 or R2.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention a deodorizing composition comprising an effective amount of an inorganic salt, at least one odor-counteracting material, and an optional additive is provided. In another aspect of the present invention a method of using an inorganic salt, at least one of a malodor counteractant, an odor absorbent, and an odor-masking agent, and an optional additive in a solid composition for removing a malodor from a textile is provided. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a process for removing a malodor from a textile is provided. The present invention comprises compositions and kits based thereon, and methods for the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber product treating agent composition containing (a) a nonionic surfactant containing 1 to 3 polyoxyalkylene groups having the number-average addition mol number of the oxyalkylene group of 50 to 200 and 1 to 3 hydrocarbon groups having 14 to 32 carbon atoms and having an HLB of 16 or more and a melting point of 30 to 80° C., and (b) an amino-modified silicone compound in a mass ratio of the component (a)/the component (b) of 4/1 to 1/4.

Abstract: A fibrous structure testable in a series of run-off tests, wherein each run-off test includes exposing the fibrous structure to a volume of a test solution and the fibrous structure initially is hydrophobic and has been treated to be hydrophilic, wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a run-off level that is less than 5 percent by weight throughout a series of run-off tests, and wherein the series starts with a first run-off test and ends with a fifth run-off test.

Abstract: A method of dyeing or printing synthetic polyamide fiber materials, wherein (a) the fiber material is dyed or printed with at least one reactive dye, and (b) the dyed or printed fiber material is subjected to after-treatment with a reducing agent, the fiber material not being treated with polycondensable or polymerizable compounds for fixing the dye on the fiber, results in dyeings and printings that are distinguished by good fastness properties.

Abstract: Discloses is an apparatuses and methods for varying a color of a portion of apparel. The apparatuses include a first reservoir comprising a first portion comprising a first dye when the first reservoir is in a first state, and a second portion comprising the first dye when the first reservoir is in a second state. The apparatuses also include a first air pouch proximate the first reservoir. The methods include locating a first reservoir on a surface of the apparel; and passing a first dye from a first opaque portion to a transparent or semitransparent portion. Passing the first dye from the first opaque portion to the transparent or semitransparent portion comprises inflating a first air pouch.