US 6,500,212 B1
Method for reducing wrinkles and improving feel in fabrics
Klein A. Rodrigues,
Signal Mountain, Tenn. (US);
and Susanne Goodson,
Warrington, Pa. (US)
Assigned to National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation,
New Castle, Del. (US)
Filed on 08-Nov-2000, as Appl. No. National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation,
New Castle, Del. (US)
Int. Cl.7D06M 13/322
US 6,500,212 B1
Method for reducing wrinkles and improving feel in fabrics
Klein A. Rodrigues,
Signal Mountain, Tenn. (US);
and Susanne Goodson,
Warrington, Pa. (US)
Assigned to National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation,
New Castle, Del. (US)
Filed on Nov. 08, 2000, as Appl. No. 9/708,133.
Int. Cl.7D06M 13/322
U.S. Cl. 88212;186
17 Claims
1. A method for treating a material to impart wrinkle reduction and temporary crease resistance thereto, and improve feel,
comprising:
a) applying to said material a treatment composition in an amount effective to impart temporary crease and stain resistance,
said fabric treatment composition comprising a hydroxy compound; and
b) allowing said treatment composition to dry at ambient temperature wherein said drying step takes place without the application
of an external heat source, wherein said hydroxy compound comprises either:
1) a hydroxy urea comprising one urea and at least one hydroxyl moiety; or
2) a hydroxy amide comprising at least one amide and at least one hydroxyl moiety.
