Abstract: Textiles are first manufactured to attain dimensional stability and durability and thereby withstand the rigors of industrial rental and commercial laundering. Then, the garments are dyed in a two-stage process to yield outstanding colorfastness, pilling resistance, dimensional stability and durability. Garments are yielded that, even after extensive use, may be overdyed to custom colors in custom-sized batches to extend the useful life of stained or otherwise discolored garments. By performing the dyeing and/or overdyeing portions of the process at a location near the end user of the textile, transaction costs related to transportation of goods are minimized, technical resources are efficiently utilized, and large inventories of dyed garments need not be maintained, thereby reducing inventory expenses.

Abstract: This is provided a detergent composition in compacted solid form containing(a) an organo diphosphonate crystal growth inhibitor; and(b) an alkalinity system comprising alkaline salts selected from the group consisting of alkali and alkaline earth carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides and silicateswherein at least part of the alkalinity system comprises particulate alkaline salts coated with an organic binder and the weight ratio of organic binder to alkalinity system in the detergent composition is from 1:100 to 1:1. A making process is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a dyeing process for the dyeing of keratinous fibers, in particular of human hair, having,as coupler, at least one compound of formula: ##STR1## where Z.sub.a and Z.sub.b, which are different from one another, represent an oxygen or nitrogen atom,and at least one oxidation base.

Abstract: The present invention is a fully automated modified batch dyeing process that provides a process that reduces water consumption, reduces environmental pollution, and reduces the energy and chemical consumption of the conventional batch dyeing process through efficient reuse of spent dyebath. The invention provides a holding tank which stores the spent dyebath, and an analysis system which allows for the analysis of the dyebath in the holding tank so that the dyebath may be reconstituted and used in the batch dyeing process.

Abstract: Creases with excellent resistance to washing processes can be produced in 30 to 100% by weight wool fabrics by means of a specific process. The fabrics are preferably in the form of garments; the process can be used to produce trouser creases, for example. The process consists in applying at least one compound having isocyanate groups to the fabric and pressing creases into the fabric under certain moisture and temperature conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides dry cleaning liquid formulations and methods for their use based on a highly fluorinated organic solvent which contains at least one hydrogen atom per molecule, in particular, highly fluorinated hydrocarbons or highly fluorinated ethers. In a preferred embodiment the cleaning liquid contains an HFC or HFE in combination with dichloroethylene. The addition of a surfactant enhances the ability of the liquid to remove water-soluble soils.

Abstract: A printed cloth in which a dye is deposited in dots on the cloth to form a desired printed pattern. Said dot deposition is formed in a length of 0.05 to 0.3 mm to the longitudinal direction of the fiber in single fiber unit of the yarn constituting said cloth. A fine printed pattern is deposited clearly in good reproducibility. The printed pattern can be formed by using the dyes of the three primary colors or of the three primary colors and black color. It is preferred that Dyes I, II and III having a perceived chromaticity index (a) and (b) defined in the color range [CIE 1976 (L, a, b) space] on the cloth within the following range are used as said dyes of three primary colors and DyeIV is used as said black dye.______________________________________ I Yellow: (a) -20.about.0 (b) 50.about.90 II Red: (a) 50.about.70 (b) 0.about.20 III Blue: (a) -50.about.-1 (b) -50.about.-20 IV Black: (a) -6.about.6 (b) -6.about.

Abstract: A nonionic surfactant having cyclic 1,3-dioxane and/or 1,3-dioxolane functionality which is irreversibly splittable by lowering the pH of its aqueous solution is useful in various processes requiring the removal of emulsified hydrophobic contaminants or other hydrophobic materials from an aqueous stream. After splitting of the surfactant into its component aldehyde and polyol, the hydrophobic components phase-separate and can be removed from the aqueous stream by routine means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the two-step direct dyeing of keratin fibres, comprising bleaching the keratin fibres; and applying to the keratin fibres a dye composition comprising at least one partially dissolved basic direct dye and an aqueous medium, wherein the dye composition is ready to use or results from mixing, at the time of use, at least one pulverulent composition (P) comprising at least one basic direct dye and an aqueous composition (A).

Abstract: A process and novelty kit for permanently affixing a decorative color or color pattern to an aliphatic nylon plastic material, wherein the nylon is selectively preconditioned to maximize dye transfer and uptake, thereby providing a permanently decorated keepsake, such as, e.g., a decorated Easter egg. The process preferably includes selected molding and cooling conditions for the nylon, as well as preferably conditioning the nylon in heated aqueous media prior to the step of color decoration. Optionally, the dye itself can be pre-heated, and the dye can be applied to the nylon, while the nylon and dye are in contact with one another and are heated in a microwave or standard convection type oven. Alternatively, the nylon and dye can be left in contact with one another overnight, to produce the desired decorative color or color pattern on the nylon plastic material.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition for coloring the hair upon the scalp and an eyelash mascara is disclosed. The hair is typically colored with a mascara brush to achieve streaking and a non-homogenous coloring of the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash. A copaiba resin and a metal containing pigment are combined to obtain the hair coloring product. The resultant product is applied to the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash to effect coloring of the hair upon the scalp or the eyelash.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula II ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is --COOCH.sub.3, --COCH.sub.3 or --COCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or R.sub.3 is hydrogen and R.sub.4 is --OCH.sub.3, --OC.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH or --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3 are storage stable and can be used in oxidative hairdye systems in place of the storage unstable 2-methyl-1-naphthol. Advantageously, it has been found to produce the same colors as 2-methyl-1-naphthol.

Abstract: New p-diaminobenzene derivative compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and physiologically compatible water soluble salts thereof are described, wherein X represents oxygen, sulfur, selenium or N-R9, wherein R9 represents hydrogen, an alkyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group, a phenyl group or an acetyl group; and the remaining R groups each represent variously hydrogen, hydroxy, amino, nitro, nitrile, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, cyclic or aromatic groups, among others. Compositions for dyeing keratin fibers including a combination of coupler and developer substance are disclosed, in which the developer substance includes at least one of the new p-diaminobenzene derivative compounds.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition for temporarily coloring the hair is disclosed. A polymer having repeating units of{--CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.3)C[CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.2 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.3).sub.3 X.sup.- ]--}.sub.n ; wherein n has a value of about 25 to 1,000 and X is an anion, and a metal containing pigment are combined. The resultant product is applied to the hair to effect temporary coloring of the hair.

Abstract: Hair dye compositions containing acidic hair dyes and oxidation hair dyes, as well as a method of dyeing the hair using the aforementioned hair dyes, are provided. The hair dye compositions of the present invention can be obtained by blending succinoglycan, which is a type of polysaccharide derived from microorganisms, into the hair dye composition containing the oxidation or acidic hair dyes.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers containing at least one coupler selected from indazoleamine derivatives and acid addition salts thereof and at least one oxidation base. Another aspect of the invention is the use of indazoleamine derivatives as coupler for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, in combination with at least one oxidation base, and the dyeing processes employing them.

Abstract: Dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, by applying to these fibers a composition containing, in a medium suitable for dyeing at least, as coupler, one alkoxymethaphenylenediamine of formula (I) below: ##STR1## which is, for example, 2,4-diaminoanisole, and at least one oxidation dye precursor or oxidation base, at least one oxidizing agent, wherein the pH of the composition applied to the fibers is less than 7.

Abstract: A diaminoalkane of general formula (I) in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.10 stand independently of each other for hydrogen, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl group, a hydroxy-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3)-alkyl group, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3) alkyl group, an amino- (C.sub.2 -C.sub.3) alkyl group or a 2,3-dihydroxypropyl group and n is a number from 1 to 6 with the proviso that the --NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 and --NR.sub.7 R.sub.8 groups are either in positions 4 and 4' or in positions 5 and 5'. Salts of the diaminoalkane which are physiologically compatible with inorganic and organic acids. Method of coloring keratin fiber.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing colored hair is disclosed. This process comprises the steps of applying a color sizing agent to hair material, semi-drying the color sizing agent applied to the hair material, winding a vapor feeding member comprised of a net member and a moisture-containing member around an area of the hair material where the color sizing agent is applied, winding an evaporation adjusting member for adjusting the quantity of evaporation of the moisture around the vapor feeding member from outside thereof, and permeating and fixing the color sizing agent to the applied area of the hair material by heating the vapor feeding member, thereby, hair at least partly applied with a desired color or color shade is obtained. A colored hair obtained by the above process is also disclosed.

Abstract: An oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair, of the type comprising a medium suitable for dyeing, the medium containing at least one first para-phenylenediamine oxidation dye precursor containing a primary, secondary or tertiary amine function; at least one first meta-phenylenediamine coupling agent; and either at least one second para-aminophenol oxidation dye precursor or at least one second meta-aminophenol coupling agent; or the acid addition salts thereof. The use of this composition for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair.