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.
Claims17
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,
- wherein the soil release agent is selected from the group consisting of acrylics, fluorocarbons, liquid polyesters, and combinations thereof;
- an abrasion resistance agent,
- wherein the abrasion resistance agent is selected from the group consisting of polyethylenes, polyurethanes, and combinations thereof;
- water;
- and optionally, a wetting agent,
- wherein the wetting agent is an ethoxylated long chain alcohol;
- and optionally, a defoaming agents,
- wherein the defoaming agent is selected from the group consisting of mineral oil, silcone, and de-aerating agents;
- (b) drying the article;
- (c) optionally, printing or dyeing the article by techniques known to those skilled in the art;
- and
- (d) optionally, treating the article with a face-finishing process.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.