Compositions and methods for embossing and debossing fabrics
AssigneeCrayola LLC
InventorsCheryl Krieger, Veronica A. Pinto
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods for chemically embossing and debossing fabric. A composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol is applied to fabric in the shape of a design, and the fabric is dried. Upon the fabric drying, the surface of the fabric is embossed and/or debossed in the shape of the design. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol that is at least about 90% hydrolyzed. A kit for embossing and/or debossing fabric includes a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container, and one or more applicators.
Claims11
A kit for use in embossing and/or debossing fabric, the kit comprising:
- an embossing and/or debossing composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container;
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- one or more applicators;
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- instructions for use of the composition to emboss and/or deboss fabric.
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