Abstract: A carpet treated with a soil resist agent comprising a dispersion of a polyfluoro organic compound having a least one of a urea, urethane or ester linkage, and at least one anionic surfactant, wherein the ratio of polyfluoro organic compound to surfactant is from about 0.075:1.0 to about 5:1 is disclosed.

Abstract: A mold releasable composite material for wet production of a polyurethane resin synthetic leather is disclosed, comprising of a polymer base and a composition layer laminated on at least one surface of the polymer base, the composition layer consisting of 50 to 95% by weight of a styrenic polymer having a syndiotactic structure and 5 to 50% by weight of a polyolefin, the mold releasable composite material having a peeling strength of 300 g/15 mm or more, preferably, the composition layer being subjected to embossing processing, and an anchor coating agent being used in laminating of the composition layer on the polymer base, which overcomes the defects involved in the conventional production process of a polyurethane resin synthetic leather in a wet process which has such an advantage that a synthetic leather having a good breathability and a soft feeling is obtained.

Abstract: Recyclable carpet products are made by incorporating a reactive compatibilizing agent in the precoat layer which is used to bond a polymeric face fiber layer to a backing polymeric layer where the polymers of the respective layers are otherwise incompatible to make homogeneous recycled blends.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to carpet and method of making it. In one aspect, the carpet includes (a) a primary backing which has a face and a back surface, (b) a plurality of fibers attached to the primary backing and extending from the face of the primary backing and exposed at the back surface of the primary backing, (c) an adhesive backing, (d) an optional secondary backing adjacent to the adhesive backing, and (e) at least one homogeneously branched linear ethylene polymer. The method includes extrusion coating at least one homogeneously branched linear ethylene polymer onto the back surface of a primary backing to provide an adhesive backing. The method can include additional steps or procedures, either separately or in various combinations.

Abstract: An oil tone artificial leather sheet having a blend of an oily substance of viscosity 50-10,000 mPa·s at 30° C. and a supporting polymer on part or all of a nap surface of a napped sheet comprising a non-woven fabric of microfine fibers and polyurethane existing in the non-woven fabric, wherein raised fibers comprising the microfine fibers are present in part or all of at least one surface and are forming the nap surface, and which has a high-quality appearance, and the soft hand touch and touch of natural leather. The sheet is useful in, for example, the manufacture of shoes or the like.

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: A loop fastener member having loop fastening elements rising from a base fabric exhibits good durability when the loop fastening elements contain polyamide fibers in which from 60 to 100 mol % of the dicarboxylic acid units of the polyamide are aromatic dicarboxylic acid units and from 60 to 100 mol % of the diamine units are C6-12 aliphatic diamine units. The loop fastening elements sink down little or deform even after washing and wet heat pressure treatment at high temperatures.

Abstract: A soap receptacle for minimizing or preventing water erosion of soap and the resulting residue. The receptacle is formed of a pile textile fabric saturated with a stiffening agent in a predetermined shape. The soap receptacle is rigid and is capable of embodying ornamental designs in the textile fabric. The textile material in the receptacle, including the pile material, permits associated water to be absorbed and evaporated, thus avoiding erosion of the soap and the resulting residue.

Abstract: A treated poly(trimethylene terephthalate) carpet prepared by applying a polyfluoroacrylate emulsion to a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) carpet and curing the polyfluoroacrylate.

Abstract: An absorbent barrier sheet (10) includes an integral fabric web (12) and a vinyl barrier material (14) intimately connected to and across the integral fabric web (12). The web (12) includes an upper portion (16) and a lower portion (18), with the upper portion including a plurality of hydrophobic first yams (20) and the lower portion including a plurality of fluid-retaining second yams (22). In addition, the web (12) has a middle portion (24) which includes a set of ground yarns (26) and parts of the hydrophobic and fluid-retaining yarns (20),(22), with the ground yarns (26) integrating the hydrophobic and fluid-retaining yarns (20), (22) of the upper and lower portions (16), (18), thereby forming the integral fabric web (12). The vinyl barrier material (14) is intimately connected to and across the fluid-retaining lower portion (18) of the integral fabric web (12).

Abstract: Carpet protectants comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising

Abstract: A carpet backing prepared from a polyurethane forming composition which comprises:

Abstract: A dimensionally stable carpet underlay manufactured from needle-punched fibers arranged to form a non-woven felt fabric, to which an acrylic latex pressure sensitive adhesive is applied by a dipping process that coats the surfaces of the fibers and fills the interstices between the fibers. The acrylic adhesive is applied to the felt substrate in a dip and squeeze operation, which passes a felt web through a trough of adhesive and then through an excess adhesive removal station, after which, a protective releasable polymer film is applied to the exposed adhesive surfaces prior to curing step. The acrylic adhesive is selected to exhibit sufficient tackiness to secure the carpet in place, but allowing for easy removal and not leaving a residue after removal of the carpet from the underlay or removal of the underlay from the underlying supporting floor surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tufted goods comprising a greige good having fibers tufted into a primary backing, a precoat which is adhered to the back surface of the greige good, and a flexible film which is laminated to the back surface of the precoat. The flexible film is treated via corona-discharge prior to being laminated to the precoat. This invention also relates to a process for producing tufted goods. This process comprises treating a flexible film via corona-discharge, contacting the treated flexible film with the uncured or partially cured back surface of a precoated greige good, and curing the article. Optional embodiments of this invention include having a foam layer between the precoat and the flexible film, or having a foam layer on the back surface of the flexible film. An alternate embodiment of this invention comprises substituting a foam layer for the precoat.

Abstract: This application relates to a fibre structure which has, on the fibre surface, a complex oxide comprising titanium and silicon, plus a binder. In particular, it relates to a fibre structure which preferably has, on the fibre structure, a complex oxide comprising titanium and silicon, and at least one type of binder selected from alkyl silicate resins, other silicone resins and fluororesins, and it provides a fibre structure having durable deodorant properties, antibacterial properties, antifungal properties or antisoiling properties.

Abstract: A textile product with enhanced flame and/or smoke retardant properties and a method of forming the same is disclosed. The textile product is comprised of a textile material having a primary layer or backing with intumescent particles coated, sprayed, sprinkled, or otherwise applied to the upper surface thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the particles may be incorporated into the tufting primary or backing. The intumescent particles may also be complexed with additional agents, such as antimicrobial agents, softening agents, pliability agent, stain resistant agents, waterproofing agents, static resistance agents and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A rubbing cloth used for rubbing to control the alignment of liquid crystal molecules. The rubbing cloth comprises; the pile portion containing fibers comprising a cellulose acetate. The fibers comprising a cellulose acetate may be textured filament yarns provided with crimps. The cellulose acetate may have an acetylation degree of 45% or more. The rubbing cloth can have properties of great alignment force, low frictional electrification, and high wear resistance together.

Abstract: A carpet mat assembly with shock absorbing properties includes a mat made of closed cell foam sections. The mat sections are sized to be readily portable, preferably 4 foot by 6 foot in size. The mat thickness is selected to conform to ASTM F1292-99. Preferably, the mat thickness is 1⅛″ thick. The mat section may be coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive covering on one side of the mat. The pressure sensitive adhesive is covered with a removable liner. The liner is removed to expose the pressure sensitive adhesive. Carpet is applied to the coated surface of the mat and the pressure sensitive adhesive bonds the carpet to the mat. The outer perimeters of each mat may be lined with a hook and pile fastener such as 3M Velcro® for attaching multiple sections of the carpet mat assembly securely together.

Abstract: Porous carpeting for use within vehicles, and methods of making same, are provided. A carpet backing is heated to achieve a fluid or semi-fluid state and then subjected to intense vacuum to draw air through the carpet backing to create a porous structure. A layer of porous thermoformable material may be applied to the porous carpet structure to provide mechanical strength.

Abstract: Sound attenuating laminates for use within vehicles are provided that include a substrate and polyurethane attached to selected portions of the substrate. The polyurethane is non-porous and serves as a barrier to attenuate sound passing through the substrate. Additional non-porous polyurethane may be added to one or more selected portions of the polyurethane layer to enhance sound attenuation characteristics in the one or more selected portions. Sound attenuating laminates for use within vehicles are provided that include a substrate and breathable polyurethane attached to selected portions of the substrate. The polyurethane serves as an absorber of sound (e.g., sound generated within a vehicle compartment). Additional breathable polyurethane may be added to one or more selected portions of the polyurethane layer to enhance sound absorption characteristics in the one or more selected portions.

Abstract: The present invention is a polyurethane carpet backing prepared from a polyurethane-forming composition wherein fly ash is included as a filler material. High loadings of fly ash can be obtained without detriment to the process for preparing a polyurethane carpet backing, or adverse effect to the physical properties of the carpet backing.

Abstract: A textile coated with a coating having a multiphase fluorochemical, a cationic material, and a sorbant polymer. A printed image is subsequently placed on the coated textile.

Abstract: A light-shielding cloth that is to be bonded to a slit-form opening of a container for a photosensitive material is formed from a base fabric and a crimped pile thread incorporated into the base fabric so that the pile density is in the range from 45,000 filaments/cm2 to 85,000 filaments/cm2, a hot-melt adhesive region being provided on the reverse side of the base fabric without a filling agent being applied thereto for the purpose of preventing the hot-melt adhesive from penetrating the base fabric. A container for a photosensitive material is formed by bonding the light-shielding cloth to a slit-form opening using a 100% solids adhesive, preferably an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin based adhesive, without a treatment with a filling agent. A narrow-width light-shielding ribbon is formed by slitting the light-shielding cloth by means of an ultrasonic slitter.

Abstract: A layered cushioned composite such as a carpet or carpet tile which in at least one embodiment incorporates a layer of stabilizing material and a layer of adhesive material below a primary carpet and above a layer of compressed particle, recycled and/or rebond foam or cushioning material and having special applicability to the residential market, especially the residential do-it-yourself market. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the residential carpet tile has a high twist frieze face, a polyurethane rebond foam cushion, and a non-square shape providing for interlocking with adjacent or abutting carpet tiles.

Abstract: A tufted carpet included a backing bonded to a tufted base with a layer of adhesive containing powder of a far-infrared radiating material. The adhesive layer not only prevents water on the upper surface of the carpet from penetrating through the carpet to the bottom of the carpet, but also warms the carpet so that the water can be evaporated.

Abstract: Floor covering products, such as carpets, carpet tiles, floor mats, and the like, which comprise very specific antimicrobial adhesive latex formulations therein are provided. Such formulations comprise, as the only antimicrobial active ingredients, certain inorganic antimicrobial compounds, such as, preferably, silver-containing ion-exchange, glass, and/or zeolite compounds. Such latexes exhibit excellent adhesive and antimicrobial qualities and, since they do not contain any added organic bactericides (and thus no bactericide VOCs), do not release any such organic bactericides upon exposure to high processing temperatures.

Abstract: Provided is a pile fabric in which non-twist interlaced yarns composed of non-torque or low-torque polyester multi-filaments having a torque of 0 or 100 turns/meter or less are laid out in a flattened state as both warp and weft yarns constituting a ground portion of the pile fabric, which has no thick feel of the ground, excellent in formability and sewing property, and also makes it possible to form a short pile length (less than 1.5 mm). Further, diverse pile fabrics such as velvet-like, amundsen-like, astrakhan-like and suede-like fabrics, are also realized by specifying the fineness of the constituent filaments and the yarn form of the pile yarn.

Abstract: An artificial turf field comprises a mat with artificial grass stitched to the mat and rubber granules combined with powdered latex or other suitable powdered binding agent activated by water. Mats with the artificial grass affixed are laid on an athletic field. Rubber granules mixed with a bonding agent and the coated rubber granules are poured over the mats and raked until a depth of ½ to ¾ inches is achieved. Water is then misted onto the surface activating the bonding agent. The first layer is allowed to set. The first level of infil material will be bound particle to particle, to the grass and to the mat by the agent, thus ensuring a stablized shock absorbency pad. Additionally, the stabilized layer eliminates substantial migration of loose infil material.

Abstract: The present invention is a polyurethane dispersion that can be used to prepare polyurethane polymers which have moisture resistant properties. Moisture resistant polymers of the present invention are obtained by preparing the polymers from a polyurethane dispersion using a prepolymer formulation which includes an aliphatic mono, di or polyhydroxy compound which has an aliphatic side chain substituent which contains from 5 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A decorative composite stone material, the finished face of which is more durable and requires less maintenance than previous composite stone products. The decorative component of the aggregate material is specifically limited to a hard aggregate of enhanced aesthetic appeal, specifically, to granules of quartz or other transparent or semi-transparent material having a Mohs index of at least 7, naturally occurring or synthetic. The granules of quartz are adjustably coated with a metallic, ceramic, plastic or other film, mixed with a binder, cast, and cured. In the surface finishing step, granules close to the surface are ground to create an exposed facet through which light passes in and out, the coating providing reflective properties that add color, sparkle, glitter, metallic or other visual effect to the hard composite stone surface without compromising the hardness and durability of the product.

Abstract: The invention concerns a stain resist composition comprising: (a) a component selected from the group consisting of (1) a naphthalene condensate, (2) a lignin sulfonate, (3) a phenol sulfonate derivative, a mixture thereof and (4) a (meth)acrylic polymer comprising residues of acrylic or methacrylic acid; and (b) a polyester.

Abstract: A dimensionally stable rug underlay manufactured from needle-punched fibers arranged to form a non-woven felt fabric, to which an acrylic latex pressure sensitive adhesive is applied by a dipping process that coats the surfaces of the fibers and fills the interstices between the fibers. The acrylic adhesive is applied to the felt substrate in a dip and squeeze operation, which passes a felt web through a trough of adhesive and then through an excess adhesive removal station, after which, a protective releasable polymer film is applied to the exposed adhesive surfaces prior to curing step. The acrylic adhesive is selected to exhibit sufficient tackiness, while not leaving a residue after removal of the rug underlay from the underlying surface.

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 is a polyurethane backed carpet having a backing prepared by application of an aqueous dispersion of a polyurethane or a polyurethane-forming material to the back of a carpet substrate. The present invention can eliminate the need to prepare a polyurethane backing from its monomeric components at the carpet manufacturing site. The polyurethane backed carpet of the present invention can be efficiently prepared by a continuous process.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for treating one or more yarn strands before or after the strand is dyed. The apparatus preferably includes a modified space dyeing apparatus having a dye applicator modified to be used as a treatment composition applicator for treating a yarn strand. The apparatus enables a high speed yarn dyeing and treatment method. Also described is a method and composition for treating yarn with a polyphenolic derivative composition to form a bleach-resistant yarn.

Abstract: An artificial turf that includes a first face yarn, a second face yarn, and a stitch-in yarn. The second face yarn is textured in some embodiments, for at least the reason of creating a zone such as a textured zone. A knot is formed by knitting the first face yarn, the second face yarn, and the stitch-in yarn together. A row of knots is also formed in this manner. A backing is formed when a lay-in yarn is extended between at least two rows of the knots and knitted to hold the at least two rows of knots together. A coating is coupled to the backing to prevent, among other things, detachment of the yarns after extended use of the artificial turf. An underlayment is positioned beneath the backing such that a stable base is provided for the artificial turf.

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: A durable belt device includes an outer layer made out of a rubber based material and an inner layer that includes at least one reinforcing ply of tear-resistant scrim fabric located between opposed surfaces thereof and a multiplicity of needle fibers that run substantially transversely and perpendicularly through the reinforcing ply and protrude out from at least one surface of the inner layer. A bonding agent forms an intermediate layer that secures the outer layer to the one surface of the inner layer such that the fibers at least partially extend therein.

Abstract: A tufted carpet is made by tufting yarn through a primary backing including a first backing layer and a second backing layer. The first backing layer is formed of a woven, non-woven or plastic sheet material, or a composite of a woven or non-woven material and a plastic sheet material. The second backing layer comprises a leno weave, open weave, plastic net or plastic sheet material. The first backing layer and the second backing layer are arranged so that the first backing layer forms a first side of the primary backing and the second backing layer forms an opposite side of the primary backing. The tufts of yarn that are sewn through the primary backing are exposed on the first side of the primary backing for forming face yams, and also form a plurality of back stitches on the opposite side of the primary backing. At least a major portion of the back stitches secure the first backing layer to the second backing layer.

Abstract: A tufted carpet is made by tufting yarn through a primary backing of at least two layers, including a first backing layer and a second backing layer. The first backing layer is formed of a woven material, a non-woven material, or a composite of a woven or non-woven material and a plastic sheet material. The second backing layer is formed of a woven material of ribbons of polypropylene, polyethylene or combinations of polypropylene and polyethylene, a woven fiber glass material, a leno weave material, an open weave material, a plastic net or a plastic sheet material. A plurality of tufts of yarn that are sewn through the primary backing are exposed on one side of the primary backing for forming face yarns, and also form a plurality of back stitches on the opposite side of the primary backing. At least a major portion of the back stitches secure each layer of the primary backing to each other layer.

Abstract: Lightweight, non-woven loop products for hook-and-loop fastening are disclosed, as are methods for making them and end products employing them. The products are non-woven webs of entangled fibers of substantial tenacity, the fibers forming both a sheet-form web body and hook-engageable, free-standing loops extending from the web body. The product is stretched and stabilized to produce spaced-apart loop clusters extending from a very thin web of taut fibers. In some embodiments, the fibers include low denier fibers and/or bicomponent fibers.

Abstract: Filled thermoplastic compositions useful e.g., as sound-deadening sheeting for automotive carpet are obtained by blending at least one ethylene/&agr;-olefin interpolymer; about 40-95 percent by weight of filler; and optionally elastomeric polymers.

Abstract: An improved cushioned carpet fabric is provided. The cushioned carpet comprises a primary carpet having a primary base and a plurality of pile-forming yarns projecting outwardly from one side. A layer of reinforcement material is bonded to the primary base on the side opposite the pile forming yarns. The reinforcement layer is adjacent to and embedded in, a cushion layer of a polymer such as a polyurethane. There is preferably no additional adhesive between the cushion layer and the layer of reinforcement material since the primary carpet fabric is mated in-situ to the polyurethane-forming composition without preheating the polyurethane-forming composition. An apparatus and process for forming the cushioned carpet fabric of the present invention are also provided.

Abstract: An article selected from the group including a bar mat and a rug includes a top layer of non-absorbent material, an intermediate layer of liquid absorbent material for absorbing the sublimation inks to provide high definition printing for line art or four color process graphics including reproduction of photographs and lithographs. The article further includes a bottom waterproof layer interposed with the intermediate layer and having a non-slippery surface.

Abstract: A layered cushioned composite which in one embodiment incorporates a glass layer of stabilizing material disposed within a layer of adhesive material below a primary carpet surface such that the adhesive material extends in covering relation away from each side of the stabilizing material and performs the dual functions of securing the stabilizing material at a defined position below the underside of the primary carpet and forming an attachment surface for an adjacent layer of underlying recycled foam or rebond foam cushioning material.

Abstract: The invention concerns a stain resist composition comprising: (a) a component selected from the group consisting of (1) an anionically modified phenol formaldehyde polymer comprising a phenol moiety and a formaldehyde moiety, (2) a naphthalene condensate, (3) a lignin sulfonate, (4) a phenol sulfonate derivative, a mixture thereof and (5) a (meth)acrylic polymer comprising residues of acrylic or methacrylic acid; and (b) a polyester.

Abstract: A method for producing an extruded sheet material wherein a polymeric material is formed into a sheet and a variety of materials are incorporated into the extruded material prior to hardening. The sheet materials produced incorporate, either sheet, filament or particulate matter onto either side of the finished product, allowing for great variability in the finished product.

Abstract: A layered cushioned composite such as a carpet or carpet tile which in one embodiment incorporates a layer of stabilizing material and a layer of adhesive material below a primary carpet and above a layer of compressed particle, recycled and/or rebond foam or cushioning material.

Abstract: A sweat-absorbing and non-slip pad is disclosed. The present invention includes a surface cloth and an underlying non-slip material. A non-slip paste forming said non-slip material is coated on the bottom surface of the cloth using spraying or spreading until an appropriate thickness is provided, and then pressed to shape and from the non-slip material on the bottom surface of the cloth. Among these, the non-slip paste is formed by mixing and melting an adhesive binder and PVC material. The adhesive binder including plastic powder, plasticizer, stabilizer and foaming agent, thereby providing stickiness and fine protrusions for enhancing non-slip ability. Additionally, the cloth includes a surface woolenette layer and having an underlying base. The permeated portion in the base caused by the non-slip material never oozes form the base so as to not affect the woolenette layer.

Abstract: A decorative texturized fabric is provided. The fabric is produced from a fabric substrate that includes a yarn nappable from one side of the substrate. For instance, in one embodiment, the fabric substrate is a warp knitted fabric. According to the present invention, the fabric substrate is treated with a size composition according to a particular pattern. The fabric is then napped causing a nap to form on one side of the fabric where the size composition has not been applied. In this manner, a texturized pattern is formed into the fabric. After napping, the size composition can be removed from the fabric and the fabric can be dyed.