Chemically modified nonwoven articles and method for producing the same
AssigneeMilliken & Company
InventorsBrian C. Miller, Raymond C. Sturm
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Abstract
A chemically modified nonwoven textile article and method for producing the same is provided that exhibits pilling resistance, soil release, strength, and abrasion resistance properties, thus rendering the article less prone to the formation of objectionable pill balls, staining, or loss of strength, thereby increasing wearer comfort and retaining the desired appearance of the article, and thereby extending the useful life of the article. A composition of matter for chemically modifying a nonwoven textile article to achieve pilling resistance, soil release, strength, and abrasion resistance is also provided.
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A process for chemically modifying a nonwoven textile article to achieve pilling resistance, soil release, strength, and abrasion resistance by:
- (a) applying an effective amount of a chemical mixture to the surface of the article, wherein the chemical mixture is comprised of a hydrophilic silicone, a soil release agent, an abrasion resistance agent, water, and optionally, a wetting agent and a defoaming agent;
- (b) drying the article;
- (c) optionally, printing or dyeing the article by techniques known to those skilled in the art;
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- (d) optionally, treating the article with a face-finishing process.
A process for chemically modifying a nonwoven textile article to achieve pilling resistance, soil release, strength, and abrasion resistance by:
- (a) applying an effective amount of a chemical mixture to the surface of the article, wherein the chemical mixture is comprised of a hydrophilic silicone, a soil release agent, an abrasion resistance agent, water, and optionally, a wetting agent and a defoaming agent;
- (b) drying the article at a temperature of between about 200 and about 425 degrees Fahrenheit for between about 1 and about 60 minutes;
- (c) optionally, printing or dyeing the article by techniques known to those skilled in the art;
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- (d) optionally, treating the article with a face-finishing process.
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