Abstract: Towel cloth is provided, which has bulky and fluffy hand, of which hand hardly changes and fluff drop hardly occurs during washing, of which a dewatering property is favorable and dries rapidly after washing, and which also has water absorbability. Towel cloth in which a pile yarn is locked to a ground yarn, wherein the pile yarn is constituted by a twisted union yarn of a non-crimpable polyester-based multifilament yarn and a vegetable fiber.

Abstract: An insulated panel assembly having improved insulative R-value. The insulated panel assembly comprises a cover panel, a first insulation layer, and at least one additional insulation layer, wherein the at least one additional insulation layer has a higher R-value than the first insulation layer. The first insulation layer is secured to the cover panel. The first insulation layer further forms at least one recessed portion. The at least one additional insulation layer is positioned in the at least one recessed portion of the first insulation layer. Examples of the at least one additional insulation layer may include vacuum insulated panels and modified atmosphere insulation panels.

Abstract: A mesh pocket for a lacrosse stick is disclosed. The mesh pocket is defined by a plurality of strands, which are inter-engaged. A wax is impregnated into at least a portion of at least some of the strands. Additionally, a process for applying a wax to a mesh of a lacrosse stick is disclosed. The process comprises providing a wax-permeable layer having a first and second opposed sides, and positioning the first side in contact with the mesh. The process further comprises providing molten wax to the second opposed side of the wax-permeable layer. The molten wax passes through the wax-permeable layer to the mesh.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing nonwoven polypropylene barrier composite fibrous structures with a surface that is both hydrophobic/alcohol repellent and durable to water/alcohol exposure. The method is based on the incorporation, into the nonwoven polypropylene barrier composite fibrous structure, of synergistic combinations of a new generation of non-telomer based fluorinated polymers with non-ionic hydrophobic waxes. When extruded with the polypropylene, these products result in a durable hydrophobic and alcohol repellent surface that is highly desirable to enhancing the utility of the nonwoven polypropylene barrier composite fibrous structures in a wide range of applications and products, ranging from medical to various construction applications.

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 textile coated with a coating having cationic and repellant properties, thereby accepting an image thereon more readily.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. One or more of the backsheet, topsheet, and absorbent core is constructed of an absorbent composite that includes an absorbent layer of hydratable fine fibers in the form of microfibril obtained from cellulose or a derivative thereof and super absorbent polymer (SAP) particles bonded together by the hydratable fibers, and a nonwoven substrate supporting the absorbent layer such as SMS. The absorbent layer is coated over the surface of the nonwoven substrate. The core may include one uniform layer of the absorbent composite or a composite having one layer of the nonwoven substrate and a plurality of segmented absorbent layers applied thereon. In the latter design, the absorbent layers are spaced apart from one another to expose surface sections of the substrate. These non-coated surface sections provide wicking zones which allow room for the absorbent layers to expand and prevent gel blocking.

Abstract: A moist wax-impregnated towelette suitable for polishing a lightly-soiled exterior surface of a vehicle without buffing and without abrading the vehicle surface comprises a low-lint fabric such as melt-blown polypropylene non-woven fabric, impregnated with an aqueous silicone-based car wax emulsion in an amount of about 30 to about 170 grams of emulsion per square meter of fabric. The aqueous silicone-based car wax emulsion contains a isopropanol, a silicone oil, an amino-functional silicone, a cationic emulsifier, a nonionic emulsifier, an anti static agent, a silicone polyether wetting agent and optionally contains a wax such as carnauba wax. The wetting agent provides for even distribution of the aqueous car wax emulsion into the fabric and further promotes the even distribution of the car wax onto the vehicle surface when wiped thereon.

Abstract: A mat for covering soil comprising a lower fabric layer, an upper fabric layer superimposed over the lower fabric layer, and a water absorbing material interposed between said lower fabric layer and upper fabric layer. The mat contains tubular segments containing fabric and hydraulically setting cement. The cover, when wetted, becomes ballasted by the absorbed water and the tubular elements harden to form rigid ribs that hold the mat in conformity with the surface of the underlying soil.

Abstract: The present invention may provide a towel desirably including first and second layers having cellulosic fibers and a repellant agent. The first and second layers may substantially sandwich a third layer having cellulosic fibers with higher absorbency than the first and second layers. All three layers may form a single ply.

Abstract: An excellent wet cloth with which, only by wiping the body, not only can stains and dirt attached to an automobile body be removed therefrom, but a glossy film with water repellency can also be formed. The cloth, woven or non-woven, is made from lipophilic fibers and hydrophilic fibers in a content ratio of 80:20 to 50:50 and is impregnated with a wet cloth treating agent which is prepared by dispersing a silicone compound such as dimethylpolysiloxane, trimethyl siloxy silicate or the like; a fluorine compound such as perfluoroalkylpolyether or the like; or a waxy substance such as carnauba wax, candelilla wax or the like in water together with a surfactant, thereby obtaining a wet cloth for cleaning, providing a water repellent finish and polishing of an automobile paint film.

Abstract: A staple fiber for an electret non-woven fabric, which is a polyolefin heat-bonding fiber having 0.05 to 1.0% by weight of an oil adhering thereto, characterized in that the amount of the adhering oil decreases to 0.001 to 0.2% by weight, and that the decrease ratio of the amount of the adhering oil can be at least 60%, under heat treatment for forming the polyolefin heat-bonding fiber into a non-woven fabric and/or under heat treatment of a non-woven fabric formed of the polyolefin heat-bonding fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed are articles useful in cleansing, and particularly wet-like cleansing wipes and toilet tissue. These articles are essentially dry to the touch prior to use, but deliver liquid when subjected to in-use shear and compressive forces. In one aspect, the articles of the present invention comprise a carrier and an emulsion applied to the carrier, the emulsion comprising a continuous external nonpolar phase and an internal polar phase dispersed in the external nonpolar phase, wherein the article is capable of retaining fluid prior to use. In another aspect, the emulsion-treated articles exhibit improved ability to release fluid when subjected to in-use pressures. The articles of the present invention offer a number of significant advantages over prior cleaning products when in the form of wet-like cleansing wipes such as those used for cleaning of hardsurfaces (e.g., floors, countertops, sinks, bathtubs, toilets, and the like) and wet-like toilet tissue.

Abstract: A substantially flexible, dry matrix, which contains not more than about 3% moisture at room temperature, is impregnated with a water free treatment mixture containing a lipid and a surfactant. In a preferred embodiment, the mixture includes a glycol, a surfactant and a lipid emollient, lubricant, medicament or skin protectant. Methods for manufacturing and using the impregnated matrices are also taught.

Abstract: A method for producing cardable, hydrophobic polyolefin-based staple fibers by applying to spun filaments a first spin finish comprising at least one cationic antistatic agent, in particular a quaternary ammonium salt, stretching the filaments, applying to the stretched filaments a second spin finish in the form of a dispersion comprising at least one hydrophobic lubricant selected from a fatty acid amide condensation product and a hydrocarbon wax, the second spin finish optionally further comprising a polydiorganosiloxane in an amount of up to 15% by weight, and crimping, drying and cutting the filaments to obtain staple fibers; as well as textured, cardable, polyolefin-based staple fibers prepared by the method and hydrophobic nonwoven materials produced from such fibers.

Abstract: A textile coating composition comprises a resin dispersed in an aqueous medium, a wax, and a polyvalent metal complex compound. An article of manufacture comprises a textile substrate and the coating which is carried by the textile substrate. A method of preparing a textile substrate comprises applying to a surface of the textile substrate the coating composition, and then heating the surface of the textile substrate to dry the coating composition.

Abstract: Carpet material with at least a proportion of uncleaned used carpets is shredded to form a fiber-like wooly mass. The carpet material contains a thermoplastic binder with a low melting point, for example polypropylene, which can be derived from the used carpets or be added. Furthermore, a duroplastically hardening binder, for example phenolic resin, is added to the carpet material. The carpet material is compressed to form the molded part or panel with these two binders, at a temperature which lies above the plasticizing point of the thermoplastic binder, but below the plasticizing point of any other thermoplastic components of the carpet material.

Abstract: A carpet underlay comprising a fibrous nonwoven substrate composed of natural or synthetic fibers having in or on it a repellent finish which makes said substrate substantially imprevious to liquids, and a carpet having an underlay substantially impervious to liquids affixed to the carpet back rendering said carpet substantially impervious to liquids are disclosed.

Abstract: Wet-like cleaning wipes and similar articles that are particularly useful in removing perianal soils. These wipes comprise a carrier comprising at least one polarphobic region, an optional, preferred substrate such as tissue paper web, and an emulsion applied to the carrier. The emulsion comprises a continuous external lipid phase and a dispersed internal polar phase. The continuous lipid phase of the emulsion is sufficiently brittle that it ruptures when subjected to low shear pressures during use to release the dispersed internal phase. Inclusion of the polarphobic region allows the ability to control flow of the internal water phase components following rupture of the emulsion.

Abstract: The specification discloses paperboard having a water-repellant coating which includes a polymer matrix/wax mixture and is applied to the paperboard as an aqueous formulation. The polymer matrix includes polymer chains which are ionically cross-linked through pendant carboxylic acid groups to provide, together with the wax, a substantially continuous, water-repellant film which more readily breaks down under the alkaline conditions of repulping. The coated board also exhibits improved release characteristics and resistance to blocking, and is particularly well-suited in corrugated box constructions used in shipping containers for perishable food items such as meats, poultry, fishery products, fruits and vegetables.

Abstract: A carpet underlay comprising a fibrous non-woven substrate composed of natural or synthetic fibers having in or on it a repellent finish which makes said substrate substantially impervious to liquids.