Abstract:
The present invention pertains to a method to produce a tufted carpet, comprising tufting yarns into a primary backing thereby forming an intermediate product, and mechanically fixing the yarns to the backing by applying a binding constitution to the back of the carpet, wherein the binding constitution used is a thixotropic constitution comprising a cross linkable plant oil and a curing agent, the method comprising applying the thixotropic constitution as a layer to the back of the intermediate product and activating the curing agent to induce cross-linking of the plant oil.
Abstract:
A tufted carpet is provided having a primary backing with yarn comprised of at least 85% by weight of fibers selected from the group nylon fibers, wool fibers, and blends thereof. A polymer adhesive is applied to the back side of the tufted primary backing, which adhesive consists of at least 85% by weight of one or more ethylene copolymers each comprised of 50 to 95 weight % of ethylene, and 5-50 weight % of at least one comonomer selected from the group of esters and carboxylic acids. The polymer adhesive has a melt index greater than 150 and a tenacity at room temperature of at least 5 Mpa. A secondary backing is adhered to the back side of the primary backing. Preferred comonomers in the ethylene copolymer adhesive include vinyl acetate, butyl acrylate, methyl acrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid. A process for making the tufted carpet of the invention is also provided.
Abstract:
A durable floor covering article comprises a pile fabric, pile yarns forming a pile surface projecting from and covering the upper surface of the fabric, and a coating on the lower surface of the fabric for securing the pile yarns to the fabric wherein the coating comprises a blend of neoprene rubber and natural rubber.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a composite floor covering having a lower cushioning layer, at least one dimensionally stabilizing intermediate layer, and an upper layer of a decorative fabric. At least the upper surface of the decorative fabric has a protective polymeric coating. The floor covering has a resiliency of no greater than about 55 % and a density of at least about 10 lbs/ft .
Abstract translation:本发明涉及具有下缓冲层,至少一维尺寸中间层和装饰织物上层的复合地板覆盖物。 至少装饰织物的上表面具有保护性聚合物涂层。 地板覆盖物具有不大于约55%的弹性和至少约10lbs / ft 3的密度。
Abstract:
A carpet underlay comprising a fibrous non-woven substrate composed of natural or synthetic fibers having in or on it a repellent finish which makes said substrate substantially impervious to liquids.
Abstract:
Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Lederersatzstoffes, umfassend die Schritte: Behandlung von Wolle in einer Mischung, welche Calciumchlorid, Wasser, Ethanol und ein Reduktionsmittel umfasst und einen pH von zwischen 6 bis 8 aufweist, wobei zumindest ein Teil des Keratins der Wolle aufgelöst wird; Regenerieren des Keratins durch Zugabe eines Überschusses an Wasser; Formen des Keratins in die gewünschte Gestalt.
Abstract:
A textile article such as a floor covering or carpet is disclosed. In one embodiment, a floor covering is provided with a composition applied to the surface of the floor covering. The composition resists staining and dry soiling, and provides liquid repellency and stain release properties. The composition may employ a repellent component, a stain resist component, a stain release, and a particulate component. The composition may be applied to fibrous-containing textiles, such as carpeting. A method of applying the composition to a textile is disclosed. The repellent component may employ a fluorochemical, such as a fluorocarbon. The repellent may be acrylic-based or urethane-based, as two representative examples. The composition is adapted for imparting to a textile a chemical finish that will resist moisture, release stains, and resist dry soiling.
Abstract:
Textiles treated with hydrophobic dispersions that exhibit superior drying rates and lower spin-dry water contents are disclosed. Polytetrafluoroethylene, polyvinyl acetate, and polyvinyl acetate/acrylic copolymer dispersions are used to treat textiles, including yarns, fabrics, linens, and articles of clothing. The use of dispersions create textiles with a discontinuous treatment of discrete individual hydrophobic particles applied to the surface. The treated textiles exhibit superior drying properties at very low levels of treatment. Also provided are methods for treating textiles with hydrophobic dispersions. The incremental cost to the textile of the treatment is minimized by low levels of treatment and flexibility in application.