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Title:
METHODS FOR IMPROVING WATER ABSORBENCY OF FABRICS AND FABRICS WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2001073184
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Methods for providing fabric with good water absorbency and durable press properties comprise treating the fabric with a treatment composition comprising formaldehyde, catalyst for crosslinking the formaldehyde with natural fibers in the fabric, and silicone elastomer or a precursor thereof, and heating the treated fabric to effect crosslinking of the formaldehyde. Methods for providing fabric with good water absorbency and shrinkage resistance properties comprise treating the fabric with a treatment composition comprising formaldehyde, catalyst for crosslinking the formaldehyde with natural fibers in the fabric, and silicone elastomer or a precursor thereof, and heating the treated fabric to effect crosslinking of the formaldehyde. Fabrics having good water absorbency in combination with additional advantageous properties are produced.

Inventors:
ARREDONDO VICTOR MANUEL
MELLEA MICHELLE FRANCES
PAYET GEORGE L
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/010203
Publication Date:
January 31, 2002
Filing Date:
March 29, 2001
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Assignee:
PROCTER & GAMBLE (US)
International Classes:
D06M13/127; D06M15/643; D06M15/693; (IPC1-7): D06M13/127; D06M15/39; D06M15/643
Domestic Patent References:
WO1999058758A11999-11-18
Foreign References:
US5885303A1999-03-23
CH557447A1974-12-31
US3663974A1972-05-23
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