Articles and methods for treating fabrics
US4749596A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2352
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Dryer-added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing a fabric softener agent and a polymeric soil release agent. More specifically, damp fabrics are commingled with softener active and polymeric soil release agent in an automatic clothes dryer and are provided with a soft, antistatic finish and soil release benefits concurrently with the drying operation. The softening and antistatic soil release agents herein are preferably employed in combination with a dispensing means adapted for use in an automatic dryer.
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