Global Patent Index - EP 1178107 A2

EP 1178107 A2 20020206 - Process for refreshing and de-wrinkling fabrics

Title (en)

Process for refreshing and de-wrinkling fabrics

Title (de)

Verfahren zur Auffrischung und Verminderung des Knitterns von Gewebe

Title (fr)

Procédé pour rafraichir et éliminer les plis d'un tissu

Publication

EP 1178107 A2 20020206 (EN)

Application

EP 01116650 A 20010713

Priority

US 62409600 A 20000724

Abstract (en)

The present invention provides a process for refreshing and de-wrinkling fabrics in a tumble-dryer. This process includes (a) providing device containing a carrier sheet having a first side and a second side, a fragrance delivery vehicle having up to 50%(wt) of a fragrance composition disposed within a polymer, a low melting point wax, or an absorbent woven or non-woven fabric which fragrance delivery vehicle is detachably affixed to the first side of the carrier sheet, and a liquid delivery vehicle containing an absorbent material, which liquid delivery vehicle is affixed to the second side of the carrier sheet; and (b) contacting the device with a fabric in a tumble-dryer at a temperature above about 40 DEG C until the fabric is refreshed and de-wrinkled. The invention further includes devices for carrying out the process. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

C11D 3/50; C11D 3/37; C11D 3/18; C11D 17/04; C11D 17/00

IPC 8 full level

C11D 3/18 (2006.01); C11D 3/37 (2006.01); C11D 3/50 (2006.01); C11D 17/04 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

C11D 3/18 (2013.01); C11D 3/3726 (2013.01); C11D 3/3749 (2013.01); C11D 3/505 (2013.01); C11D 17/047 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1178107 A2 20020206; EP 1178107 A3 20020327

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 01116650 A 20010713