Abstract: Gradual-release dosing device for at least one substance in a domestic-use apparatus comprises the presence of a water based work fluid, characterized in that it comprises a casing (2) within which a plurality of doses of said substances (3) is contained, necessary for the corresponding plurality of operation cycles of said apparatus. Said casing (2) being at least partly defined by a material perrreable to said work fluid and capable of releasing at least a dose of said substance (3) at each operation cycle of the apparatus. The substance comprises at least one washing-active, dishwashing-active or cleaning-active preparation from the group consisting of surfactants, builders, water softening agents, zeolites, silicates, polymers, carbonates, carboxylates, sulphonates, bleaching agents, bleach activators, bleach stabilizers, bleach catalysts, cobuilders, alkalizing agents, acidifying agents, redeposition inhibitors, dyes, fragrances, optical is brighteners, UV filters, fabric softeners, and rinse agents.

Abstract: Gradual-release dosing device for at least one substance in a domestic-use apparatus comprises the presence of a water based work fluid, characterised in that it comprises a casing (2) within which a plurality of doses of said substances (3) is contained, necessary for the corresponding plurality of operation cycles of said apparatus. Said casing (2) being at least partly defined by a material perrreable to said work fluid and capable of releasing at least a dose of said substance (3) at each operation cycle of the apparatus. The substance comprises at least one washing-active, dishwashing-active or cleaning-active preparation from the group consisting of surfactants, builders, water softening agents, zeolites, silicates, polymers, carbonates, carboxylates, sulphonates, bleaching agents, bleach activators, bleach stabilizers, bleach catalysts, cobuilders, alkalizing agents, acidifYing agents, redeposition inhibitors, dyes, fragrances, optical is brighteners, UV filters, fabric softeners, and rinse agents.

Abstract: A gradual-release dosing device (1) for at least one agent (3) in both electric and non-electric domestic-use apparatuses, which for the operation thereof require the periodic presence of water—such as for example washing machines, dish-washers, sanitary appliances and the like—includes an outer casing (2) wherein a plurality of doses of the agent (3) is contained, necessary for a corresponding plurality of operation cycles of the apparatus. The casing (2) is defined by a permeable material capable of releasing at least one dose of the agent (3) at each operation cycle.

Abstract: Machine for cleaning at least one shoe (2) includes at least one seat (9) for the shoe (2), a pair of cleaning elements (11) arranged substantially in correspondence of the seat (9), driving member (10) of the cleaning elements (11) and of the gripping and supporting member (34) of the shoe (2) to lock the shoe in the seat (9); the cleaning elements (11) are movable around the seat (9) along a predetermined path (P) so as to target the shoe (2), in particular the outer surface of the same.

Abstract: Methods for providing elastic fabric comprising synthetic elastic fibers and natural fibers with improved dimensional stability or improved durable press while maintaining stretch recovery properties comprise treating the fabric with a treatment composition comprising formaldehyde and a catalyst for crosslinking the formaldehyde with natural fibers in the fabric, and processing the treated fabric to effect crosslinking of the formaldehyde and to maintain stretch performance properties. Fabrics comprising synthetic elastic fibers and natural fibers exhibiting improved dimensional stability and/or durable press properties in combination with additional advantageous properties are produced.