Abstract: An improvement in the process of preparing wrinkle resistant textile fabrics containing cellulosic fiber wherein said fabrics are impregnated with an N-methylol durable press resin and cured. The improvement comprises adding to the durable press resin an oxazolidine or mixture of oxazolidines having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, ethyl, hydroxymethyl and hydroxyethyl.

Abstract: Disclosed is a treatment process for textile substrates comprising or consisting of regenerated cellulose, which process comprises applying to the substrate an aqueous medium comprising (A) a monomeric, hydrolysis stable, hydrosoluble, resin forming cross linking agent containing at least two N-methylol or N-alkoxymethyl groups, (B) a hydrosoluble, prepolymerised, linear, filler resin forming, cross-linking agent, also containing at least two N-methylol or N-alkoxymethyl groups, (C) a reactive acetal of formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y, independently, are H or CH.sub.2 OH, (D) a first cross-linking catalyst, being an alkaline earth metal salt of a strong acid and (E) a second cross-linking catalyst, being an acidic aluminium salt, subsequently drying the substrate and subjecting same to a temperature at which cross-linking takes place, and an aqueous concentrate for use therein.

Abstract: To the surface of knitted cotton fabrics is applied from 20 to 90% wet add-on of crosslinking agent in a novel geometric pattern by any of several techniques including kiss-roll padding, printing, or transferring the solution of crosslinking agent from impregnated material to the surface of the knitted fabric, followed by drying and curing the moist textile at elevated temperatures, and finally by washing the cured fabric to effect differential shrinkage of the fabric in the applied design, which novel shrinkage in the fabric is fixed through the life of the fabric and is stable through subsequent launderings.

Abstract: This invention describes a process for the manufacture of condensation products and compositions obtained thereby. The condensation products are prepared by the reaction of 2 to 3 moles of urea with 0,9 to 1,1 mole of formaldehyde and 1 mole of isobutyraldehyde in the presence of 0,2 to 1,0 equivalent of strong acids and 4 to 18 moles of water. The pH-value of the resulting products is adjusted to 7 to 9,5 and the water is partially to almost completely removed. Then the products are methylolated with 3 to 4 moles of formaldehyde. Finally the condensation products are etherified with low alcohols in usual manner. Used singly or together with other N-methylol compounds and their ethers with low alcohols, the products are useful compositions which are capable of rendering cellulosic textile materials and blends with synthetic fibres crease- and shrinkproof.

Abstract: An aluminum chlorhydroxide-phosphoric acid catalyst system has been devised that is practical for treatments of cellulose-containing textile materials with formaldehyde and formaldehyde-amide adducts under flash curing conditions to produce valuable, improved durable-press properties in the treated textiles.

Abstract: A catalyst system composed of aluminum chlorhydroxide [Al.sub.2 (OH).sub.5 Cl] and hydrogen peroxide [H.sub.2 O.sub.2 ] is disclosed which through synergistic interaction of these components is highly efficient and effective in treatments of cellulose-containing textiles with formaldehyde-amide adduct crosslinking agents. Products with durable-press properties are produced through use of the new catalyst system in treatments employing flash curing conditions, i.e., short processing times at high temperatures, as well as in treatments employing curing temperatures down to 130.degree. C. with longer processing times. Unlike previously known synergistically activated catalyst systems based upon Al.sub.2 (OH).sub.5 Cl, the presently disclosed system utilizes the combination of Al.sub.2 (OH).sub.5 Cl with H.sub.2 O.sub.2, an oxidizing agent, rather than with an acid or a salt with latent acidic or Lewis acid properties.

Abstract: The method of treating a textile fabric comprising cellulosic fibers to produce a modified fabric intermediate from which permanently shaped wearing apparel having an improved dry crease recovery can be made, comprising the steps of: (1) impregnating the material with a cellulose cross-linking reagent selected from the groups consisting of: (a) reaction products of formaldehyde with carboxamides wherein said reaction products contain 2 or 3 N-methylol groups and methyl ethers thereof; (b) compounds having the following generic formula:R.sub.1 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SO.sub.2 (QSO.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OR.sub.2where R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: A fast, low-temperature curing composition for imparting permanent press properties to a cellulosic textile comprises an aqueous or aliphatic alcohol solution of dimethylol dihydroxyethylene urea or a partially or wholly methylated derivative thereof, aluminum sulfate, and sodium metaborate.

Abstract: Improvement in the strength of fabric finished for durable press properties with an N-methylol amide cross-linking agent and sulfuric acid catalyst is obtained by inclusion of magnesium sulfate in the finishing formulation.

Abstract: Textiles are impregnated with a solution of dimethylol dihydroxyethylene urea or a partially or wholly methylated derivative thereof, phosphoric acid as catalyst and sodium metaborate as buffering agent. Impregnated textile is heated to cure the solution and impart crease-resistance to said textile.

Abstract: In mild cure finishing, strong catalysts are required because of the modest curing conditions employed in the process. Suitable catalysts for mild cure finishing include strong inorganic acids, strong organic acids, active inorganic complexes, salt/acid combinations, and salts that are strong Lewis acids (i.e, certain metal salts). Ammonium salts of inorganic acids, although often used in other types of treatments for producing wrinkle resistant textiles, are not satisfactory catalysts for mild cure finishing. Unexpectedly and surprisingly, it has been discovered that ammonium salts of certain, but not all, sulfonic acids can serve as effective catalysts for mild cure finishing of cellulose-containing fabrics to produce wrinkle resistance and durable press properties. Among ammonium sulfonates which provide the catalysis needed for mild cure finishing are ammonium methanesulfonate, ammonium carboxymethanesulfonate (NH.sub.4 O.sub.3 SCH.sub.2 COOH), ammonium benzenesulfonate, and ammonium p-toluenesulfonate.

Abstract: Dialkylphosphonoacetylurea compounds which contain hydroxymethyl groups or alkoxymethyl groups and their preparation, as well as their use for the flameproofing of cellulose-containing materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making textiles containing cellulose crease-resistant.The process of the invention involves contacting the textile with an aqueous treatment bath to which alkali chlorides or bromides of sodium and potassium have been added and which contains 1,3-dimethylol-4,5-dihydroxyethylene urea, the hydroxyl and methylol groups of which can optionally be partially or completely etherified with low, monohydric aliphatic alcohols with 1 to 3 carbon atoms and potential acid catalysts. It is possible for the treatment bath to contain in addition other precondensates normally used in the treatment of textiles provided at least 40% by weight based on the weight of the sum of the N-methylol derivatives calculated as anhydrous substances is the optionally etherified 1,3-dimethylol-4,5-dihydroxyethylene urea.