Abstract: The present application relates to a composition in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing(1) polyethylene dispersed in a known manner and having certain physical data,(2) organopolysiloxanes having nitrogen-containing groups in dispersed form, in which at least some of the nitrogen is present in the form of amido groups and the remainder is present in the form of primary and secondary amino groups and(3) if appropriate known softening agents in dispersed or dissolved form.A process for softening treatment of fiber materials is also claimed.

Abstract: An aqueous textile treatment agent is based on 1,3-dialkyl-4,5-dihydroxy-imidazolidinones and 1,1,1-trimethylolpropane (TMP) and is used for the formaldehyde-free finishing of textile material which consists at least partly of cellulose or regenerated cellulose fibers in order to confer crease and shrink resistance thereon, the textile material so treated being notable for appreciably improved whiteness, compared with the prior art, as well as good crease and shrink resistance.

Abstract: An aqueous textile treatment agent is based on 1,3-dialkyl-4,5-dihydroxy-imidazolidinones and selected polyhydric alcohols, in particular 1,6-hexanediol or 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)-ethane and is used for the formaldehyde-free finishing of textile material which consists at least partly of cellulose or regenerated cellulose fibers in order to confer crease and shrink resistance thereon, the textile material so treated being notable for appreciably improved whiteness, compared with the prior art, as well as good crease and shrink resistance.