Compositions and methods for treating textile fibers
OwnerRalph R. Sargent, Michael S. Williams +2inventors
InventorsRalph R. Sargent, Michael S. Williams, Michael Grigat, Billy Lee Hullender
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Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating textile fibers and, in particular, to compositions and methods for treating fibers of carpet and other floor coverings. In one aspect, the present invention provides compositions and methods that can reduce energy consumption and conserve water resources in the production of dyed fibrous substrates having desirable repellency and stain resistant properties.
Claims36
An aqueous composition for treating a fibrous substrate comprising:
- a dye component;
- and
- at least one fluorochemical.
A fibrous substrate comprising:
- at least one fiber treated with an aqueous composition, the aqueous composition comprising a dye component and at least one fluorochemical.
A method of treating a fibrous substrate comprising:
- providing an aqueous composition comprising a dye component and at least one fluorochemical;
- and
- applying the aqueous composition to at least one fiber of the fibrous substrate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.