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Process for felt proofing and dimensionally stabilizing textiles made of fibers which contain keratin

US3986829A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 1973
Grant dateOct 19, 1976
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Expiry dateAug 17, 1993

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2762
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A simple and economical one-step process for felt-proofing and dimensionally stabilizing textiles, particularly textiles based on keratinous fibers is disclosed. In the process, the textiles are treated with aqueous baths which contain salts of sulfurous acid or pyrosulphites as reducing agents and polyurethanes which contain onium groups.

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