JP2005523998A - Fabric article processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

The fabric article processing system, more specifically, passes the fabric article that needs to be treated to the fabric article active agent delivery stage so that at least the fabric article active substance delivery stage and the fabric article active substance are delivered to the fabric article. A fabric article processing system is provided that includes a fabric article carrying device that can be used. A fabric article processing method, particularly a fabric article processing method using a fabric article processing system is also provided.

Description

  The present invention relates to a fabric article processing system, and more particularly, fabric article active agent delivery such that at least the fabric article active agent delivery stage and processing require delivery of the fabric article active agent to the fabric article. The present invention relates to a fabric article processing system including a fabric article carrying device capable of passing through stages. The present invention also relates to a method for treating a fabric article.

  Conventional tunnel finishers, such as those described in US Pat. Nos. 5,018,371 and 3,732,628, deliver water and / or water vapor to fabric articles that have previously passed through the tunnel finisher. Has been used for. It has long been known that wrinkles in clothing can be removed by exposing the clothing to a humid atmosphere, particularly at some high temperature. However, such conventional tunnel finishers do not provide other fabric care benefits, such as delivering one or more fabric article actives to the fabric articles that pass through the tunnel finisher.

  Therefore, there is a need for a fabric article processing system that can transport a fabric article that needs to be treated to a fabric article active agent delivery stage such that the fabric article contacts the fabric article active agent.

  The present invention fulfills the needs identified above by providing a fabric article processing system.

In one aspect of the invention,
a. A fabric article carrying device; and b. A fabric article active agent delivery stage; and c. Optionally a solvent delivery step; and d. Optionally, a drying stage;
The fabric article carrying device comprises a fabric article in contact with the fabric article active material when the fabric article is in the fabric article active substance delivery stage, and the fabric article is in contact with the solvent when the fabric article is in the solvent delivery stage. A fabric article processing system is provided that allows a fabric article to be positioned in one or more of the stages of the fabric article processing system such that the fabric article is dried when the article is in the drying stage.

  Another aspect of the invention is a method of treating a fabric article in need of treatment, wherein the fabric article is treated with a fabric article active agent delivery stage, and optionally a solvent delivery stage, such that the fabric article is treated. And optionally passing through a drying step.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method of processing a fabric article in need of processing comprising:
a. Providing a fabric article processing system of the present invention; and
b. A method is provided that includes processing a fabric article with a fabric article processing system such that the fabric article is processed.

  In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method of treating a fabric article in need of treatment, wherein the fabric article is treated with a fabric article active agent delivery stage, and optionally a solvent, such that the fabric article is treated. A method is provided that includes a delivery step, and optionally passing a drying step.

  Accordingly, the present invention provides a fabric article processing system and a garment processing method in which the fabric article active is delivered to the fabric article while the fabric article is within the fabric article active delivery stage.

  All percentages, proportions and ratios herein are on a weight basis unless otherwise indicated. All documents cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference.

(Definition)
As used herein, a “system” is very often, but not always, a variety of parts that follow a general plan or serve a general purpose (ie, substances, compositions, devices, instruments, Procedures, methods, conditions, etc.) means complex.

  The term “fabric article” as used herein is intended to mean any article that is washed to the consumer by conventional laundry or dry cleaning methods, in whole or in part, and leather and / or Or, but not limited to, articles made of fur and / or other delicate fabrics and / or “dry cleaning limited fabrics”. Such terms include articles such as garments, linen, clothing, and clothing accessories. The term also encompasses other items made entirely or partially of cloth, such as handbags, furniture covers, waterproof fabrics, and the like.

  The term “aqueous vapor” as used herein shall mean any aqueous vapor, droplet, mist, mist, or spray. If the aqueous steam is steam or superheated steam (above atmospheric pressure), in the ordinary sense of such terms in steam production technology, it is “wet” steam or “slow quality” steam It is preferable. “Cold steam” is also encompassed by this term. Cold steam may be produced by subjecting water or an aqueous composition to ultrasound to achieve evaporation. For any type of aqueous vapor, it is preferred that the droplet size is less than 1 millimeter, more preferably less than 250 microns, and most preferably less than 100 microns.

(Fabric article processing system)
The fabric article processing system of the present invention includes a fabric article active agent delivery stage, optionally a solvent delivery stage, and optionally a drying stage. Fabric articles that require processing, particularly finished fabric articles, are conveyed through one or more stages of the fabric article processing system via a fabric article transport device. The fabric article is processed when the fabric article is in one or more stages. Each stage typically comprises an inlet where the fabric article enters the stage and an outlet where the fabric article exits the stage. The inlet and outlet are desirably separate from one another. If the fabric article includes more than one stage, the fabric article enters at one stage entry and exits at another stage exit during processing of the fabric article through the fabric article treatment system of the present invention. The fabric article is in continuous movement through the stage via the fabric article transport device and within one stage only the effective time that the stage can provide its fabric care effect as it passes through the stage. Exists.

  Each stage may be housed in a separate and separate housing, or two or more stages may be housed in a single housing. When housed in a single housing, it is desirable that two or more stages be physically, mechanically and / or chemically distinct from each other. A non-limiting example of “physically separate from each other” is that a physical barrier, for example a partial wall, is provided between the stages. A non-limiting example of “mechanically distinct” is that two or more substances being delivered to a fabric article in a single stage are delivered by different delivery means (eg, nozzles, holes, etc.) and / or To be delivered at different times during processing within a single stage. A non-limiting example of “chemically distinct” is that two or more substances being delivered to the fabric article in a single step do not chemically react with each other during delivery to the fabric article.

  In one embodiment, there are at least three stages and / or at least three stages are contained within one fabric article processing system housing.

  In another embodiment, two or more stages are related to each other so that the fabric article passes through the two or more stages via the fabric article transporter during operation of the fabric article processing system. The fabric article may pass through two or more stages in any order via the fabric article transport device.

  Fabric article processing systems typically include a safety device system that automatically stops the delivery and / or drying of all solvents and / or fabric article actives when the fabric article delivery device is stopped. .

  Any suitable material known to those skilled in the art may be used in the manufacture of the various components of the present invention. Examples of suitable materials are described in US Pat. Nos. 5,018,371 and 3,732,628, and Jensen, Colmac Industries and / or Leonardo Automatics ( It can be seen in the tunnel finishing machines available from Leonard Automatics.

a. (Fabric article active substance delivery stage)
The fabric article processing system typically includes a fabric article active agent delivery stage housing in which the fabric article contacts the fabric article active agent.

  The desired purpose of the fabric article active agent delivery stage is that the fabric article active material remains on the fabric article after it has been processed by the fabric article processing system of the present invention, thereby providing benefits to the fabric article. The application of a fabric article active material (also known as a finish) to a fabric article, particularly depositing on the fabric article.

  The fabric article active material may be applied to the fabric article in any amount. The amount of fabric article active material applied to the fabric article will depend on the type of fabric article and the desired effect delivered by the fabric article active substance (ie, gluing, flavoring, softening, deodorizing). Typically, from about 0.1% to about 100%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 50%, most typically from about 1% to about 10% by dry weight of the fabric article. A weight percent amount of fabric article active is applied to the fabric article.

  Depending on the fabric article active and its purpose, the fabric article active may be uniformly applied to the fabric article during the fabric article active delivery stage.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable fabric article actives include fabric softeners, fragrances, hand modifiers, fragrance precursors, antistatic agents, sizing agents, optical brighteners, odor control agents, soil release polymers, insects And / or wrinkle repellent, antibacterial agent, odor neutralizing agent, wrinkle reducing agent, anti-wrinkle agent, waterproofing agent, sizing agent, conditioning agent, dye, dye fixing agent, soil release polymer, antifouling agent, anti-fading agent, Finishing polymer; selected from the group consisting of composites such as polyacrylates, or natural products such as starch carboxymethylcellulose or hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and mixtures thereof.

  The fabric article active material may be volatile or non-volatile. Non-volatile fabric article actives are active substances that are not reduced and / or removed by subsequent processes during the fabric article processing system, for example by exposure to a solvent delivery stage, which are applied before the solvent delivery stage. May be. It is desirable to apply this type of fabric article active after the solvent delivery stage if the fabric article active is susceptible to being reduced and / or removed from the fabric article due to conditions present in the solvent delivery stage.

  The fabric article active material is typically delivered to the fabric article from a fabric article active material source. The fabric article active substance source typically comprises a reservoir for holding the fabric article active substance until needed and a nozzle through which the fabric article active substance is delivered from the reservoir to the fabric article. The nozzle is an air atomizing spray nozzle and / or an electrostatic spray nozzle, and therefore it is desirable to charge the fabric article active liquid as it is delivered through the nozzle.

  The fabric article active is desirably delivered by the vapor phase and / or mist.

  Desirably, the fabric article active agent delivery stage includes a recovery system that can recover and / or recycle the fabric article active substance that did not adhere to the fabric article during the fabric article active agent delivery stage.

  Non-limiting examples of perfume drugs include aromatic and aliphatic esters, aliphatic and aromatic alcohols, aliphatic ketones, aromatic ketones, aliphatic lactones, aliphatic aldehydes, aromatic aldehydes Products, condensation products of aldehydes and amines, saturated alcohols, saturated esters, saturated aromatic ketones, saturated lactones, saturated nitriles, saturated ethers, saturated acetals, saturated Type phenols, saturated hydrocarbons, aromatic nitromasks, and mixtures thereof, which are described in more detail in US Pat. No. 5,939,060 and Canadian Patent No. 1,325,601. . Other perfume agents are described in US Pat. No. 5,744,435 and US Pat. No. 5,721,202, all of which are incorporated by reference.

  The perfume ingredients are preferably selected from perfume ingredients that can efficiently provide the best residual perfume odor effect on the fabric. At least about 25 wt.%, Preferably at least about 40 wt.%, More preferably at least about 60 wt.%, Even more preferably at least about 75 wt. A “persistent” fragrance component selected from the group consisting of: a component, a fragrance component having a low odor detection threshold, and mixtures thereof.

a. (Permanent perfume ingredients)
Permanent perfume ingredients are characterized by their boiling point (BP). The permanent fragrance component of the present invention usually has a boiling point of about 240 ° C. or higher, preferably about 250 ° C. or higher at a standard pressure of 760 mmHg.

  The boiling points of many perfume ingredients are shown, for example, in “Perfume and Flavor Chemicals (Aroma Chemicals)” published in 1969 by the author, Steffen Arctander. Which is incorporated herein by reference. Other boiling values are available in various chemistry such as the Beilstein Handbook, the Lange's Handbook of Chemistry, and the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. Available from handbooks and databases. If only the boiling point at different pressures (usually below the standard pressure of 760 mmHg) is presented, the boiling point at standard pressure can be approximated using the boiling point-pressure calculation chart, the boiling point-pressure calculation chart. Are, for example, “The Chemist's Companion”, A. J. et al. Gordon and R.A. A. Ford, John Wiley & Sons Publishers, 1972, pages 30-36. The boiling point is “Development of a Quantitative Structure-Property Relationship Model for Estimating Normal Boiling Points of Small Multifunctional Organic Molecules”. (David T. Stanton, Journal of Chemical Information and Computer Sciences, 2000, Vol. 40, No. 1, pp. 81-90). It can also be approximated via such a computer program, which is incorporated herein by reference. Thus, when the perfume composition includes a permanent perfume component having a boiling point of about 250 ° C. or higher, it remains substantially on the fabric after the drying step.

  Non-limiting examples of preferred permanent perfumes of the present invention include allyl cyclohexane propionate, amblet lidide, amyl benzoate, amyl cinnamate, amyl cinnamic aldehyde, amyl cinnamic aldehyde dimethyl acetal, iso-amyl salicy Lato, aurantiol (trademark of hydroxycitronellal-methylanthranilate), benzophenone, benzyl salicylate, iso-butyl quinoline, beta-caryophyllene, kadinene, cedrol, cedryl acetate, cedryl formate, Cinnamyl cinnamate, cyclohexyl salicylate, cyclamenaldehyde, dihydroisojasmonate, diphenylmethane, diphenyl oxide, dodecalactone, iso E super (1- ( , 2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl) -ethanone), ethylene brushate, ethylmethylphenylglycidate, ethyl unde Silenate, iso-eugenol, exaltolide (15-hydroxypentadecanoic acid, trademark of lactone), galaxolide (1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7, Trademark of 8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-gamma-2-benzopyran), geranyl anthranilate, hexadecanolide, hexynyl salicylate, hexylcinnamic aldehyde, hexyl salicylate, lilial (para-third) Tert-butyl-alpha-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde), linalyl benzoe 2-methoxynaphthalene, methylcinnamate, methyldihydrojasmonate, beta-methylnaphthyl ketone, muskindanone, musk ketone, musk civetine, myrisdine, delta-nonalactone, oxahexadecanolide-10, oxahexadecanolide -11, patchouli alcohol, phantolide (trademark of 5-acetyl-1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethylindane), phenylethylbenzoate, phenylethylphenylacetate, phenylheptanol, phenylhexanol, Alpha-santalol, thibetolide (trademark of 15-hydroxypentadecanoic acid, lactone) tonalide, delta-undecalactone, gamma-undecalactone, vetiberyl acetate, yala-yala, allyl Enoxyacetate, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamic aldehyde, cinnamic formate, coumarin, dimethylbenzylcarbinyl acetate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl vanillin (3-methoxy-4-ethoxybenzaldehyde), eugenol, eugenyl acetate , Heliotropin, indole, isoeugenol, koavone, methyl-beta-naphthylketone, methylcinnamate, methyldihydrojamonate, betamethylnaphthylketone, methyl-n-methylanthranilate, delta-nonalactone, gamma- Nonalactone, paramethoxyacetophenone (acetoanisole), phenoxyethyl isobutyrate, phenoxyethyl propionate, piperonal, triethyl citrate, vanillin And mixtures thereof.

  Other permanent durable perfume ingredients useful in the present invention include methyl-N-methylanthranilate, benzyl butyrate, benzyl isovalerate, citronellyl isobutyrate, citronellyl propionate, delta-nonalactone, dimethyl Benzyl carvinyl acetate, dodecanal, geranyl acetate, geranyl isobutyrate, gamma-ionone, para-isopropylphenylacetaldehyde, cis-jasmon, methyl eugenol, hydroxycitronellal, phenoxyethanol, benzylisovalerate, anisaldehyde, cumin alcohol, Cis-jasmon, methyl eugenol, and mixtures thereof.

  Preferred perfume compositions for use in the present invention comprise at least 4 different permanent perfume ingredients, preferably at least 5 different permanent perfume ingredients, more preferably at least 6 different permanent perfume ingredients, Even more preferably, it contains at least 7 different permanent perfume ingredients. The most common perfume ingredients obtained from natural resources consist of a number of components. When each such substance is used in formulating a preferred fragrance composition of the present invention, it is counted as one single component in the definition of the present invention.

  In perfume technology, some substances that have no odor or a very faint odor are used as diluents or spreading agents. Non-limiting examples of these materials are dipropylene glycol, diethyl phthalate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, and benzyl benzoate. These materials are used, for example, to dilute and stabilize other perfume ingredients. These substances are not included in the formulation of the long-lasting perfume composition of the present invention.

b. (Perfume ingredients with low odor detection threshold)
The perfume composition of the present invention may comprise one or more perfume ingredients having a low odor detection threshold. The odor detection threshold of an odorous material is the lowest gas phase concentration that can be detected by the olfaction of the material. The odor detection threshold and the odor detection threshold are, for example, M.M. M. Devos et al., “Standardized Human Olfactory Thresholds” (IRL Publishing, Oxford University Press, 1990) and F.D. A. (FA Fazzalari), “Compilation of Odor and Taste Threshold Values Data” (ASTM Data Series DS48A, American Society for Testing Materials, 1978). Incorporated herein by reference. The use of small amounts of perfume ingredients having a low odor detection threshold value can improve the odor characteristics of the perfume, even though they are not substantial as permanent perfume ingredients as disclosed above. Perfume ingredients with a significant low detection threshold useful in the long-lasting perfume compositions of the present invention include allyl amyl glycolate, unblocks, anethole, bacdanol, benzyl acetone, benzyl salicylate, butyl anthranilate, caron, Cetarox, synthetic alcohol, coumarin, cyclogalvanate, cyclal C, cymar, damasenone, alpha-damascorn, 4-decenal, dihydroisojasmonate, gamma-dodecalactone, evanol, ethyl anthranilate, ethyl-2-methyl Butyrate, ethylmethylphenylglycidate, ethyl vanillin, eugenol, furoacetate, furohydral, flactone, flatene, heliotropin, herbavert, cis-3-hexanyl salicylate, in , Alpha-ionone, beta-ionone, iso-cyclocitral, isoeugenol, alpha-isomethylionone, ketone, lyial, linalool, reel, methyl anthranilate, methyl dihydrojasmonate, methyl heptine Carbonate, methyl isobutenyl tetrahydropyran, methyl beta naphthyl ketone, methyl nonyl ketone, beta naphthol methyl ether, nerol, para-anisaldehyde, parahydroxyphenylbutanone, phenylacetaldehyde, gamma-undecalactone, undecylene aldehyde, and these Selected from the group consisting of: These materials are typically in addition to the permanent perfume ingredients, typically less than about 20%, preferably less than about 15%, more preferably less than about 10% by weight of the total perfume composition of the present invention. Present at low concentrations. However, only low concentrations are required to provide the odor effect of the fragrance. Some of the permanent perfume ingredients also have a low odor detection threshold. These materials are considered permanent perfume ingredients in the long-lasting perfume composition of the present invention.

(Aromatic precursors, perfume precursors, and Pro Accord)
The fabric care composition of the present invention also includes a perfume delivery system that includes one or more perfume precursors, perfume precursors, pro-accords, and mixtures thereof, hereinafter collectively known as “fragrance precursors”. May include. The fragrance precursors of the present invention can exhibit a release rate that varies with the fragrance precursor selected. Furthermore, the fragrance precursors of the present invention can be mixed with the fragrance ingredients released therefrom for presentation to the user with the original fragrance, odor, harmony, or fragrance.

  The fragrance precursor of the present invention can be suitably mixed with any carrier provided that the carrier does not catalyze or otherwise promote premature release of the fragrance raw material from the fragrance precursor.

  The following is a non-limiting classification of aroma precursors according to the present invention.

Esters and Polyesters— Esters and polyester fragrance precursors of the present invention can release one or more fragrance-based alcohols. Preference is given to esters having the following formula:

Wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkylene, C ₂ -C ₃₀ alkenylene, C ₆ -C ₃₀ arylene, and mixtures thereof, —OR ¹ has the formula, HOR ¹ If derived from a fragrant alcohol or if the index x is greater than ¹ , R ¹ is hydrogen, so that at least one part is not an ester unit, but a carboxylic acid, —CO ₂ H unit, and the index x Is 1 or more. Non-limiting examples of preferred polyester aroma precursors include digeranyl succinate, dicitronyl succinate, digeranyl adipate, dicitronellyl adipate, and the like.

β-ketoesters— the b-ketoesters of the present invention can release one or more aroma raw materials. Preferred b-ketoesters according to the present invention have the following formula:

In the formula, —OR is derived from aromatic raw material alcohol, and R ¹ , R ² , and R ³ are each independently hydrogen, C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkyl, C ₂ -C ₃₀ alkenyl, C ₁ -C _30. Cycloalkyl, C ₂ -C ₃₀ alkynyl, C ₆ -C ₃₀ aryl, C ₇ -C ₃₀ alkylene aryl, C ₃ -C ₃₀ alkyleneoxyalkyl, and mixtures thereof, wherein at least one R ¹ , R ² , Or R ³ is a unit having the following formula:

In the formula, R ⁴ , R ⁵ , and R ⁶ are each independently hydrogen, C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkyl, C ₂ -C ₃₀ alkenyl, C ₁ -C ₃₀ cycloalkyl, C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkoxy, C ₆ -C ₃₀ aryl, C ₇ -C ₃₀ alkylene aryl, C ₃ -C ₃₀ alkyleneoxyalkyl, and mixtures thereof, or R ⁴ , R ⁵ , and R ^{6 taken} together are C _3- C ₈ aromatic or non-aromatic heterocycles or non-heterocyclic rings can be formed.

  Non-limiting examples of b-ketoesters according to the present invention include 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-yl 3- (4-methoxyphenyl) -3-oxo-propionate; 3,7-dimethyl-1, 6-octadien-3-yl 3- (nonanyl) -3-oxo-propionate; 9-decen-1-yl 3- (b-naphthyl) -3-oxo-propionate; (a, a-4-trimethyl-3 -Cyclohexenyl) methyl 3- (b-naphthyl) -3-oxo-propionate; 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl 3- (4-methoxyphenyl) -3-oxo-propionate; 2 , 6-Dimethyl-7-octen-2-yl 3- (b-naphthyl) -3-oxo-propionate; 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-yl 3- (4-nitroph Nyl) -3-oxo-propionate; 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-yl 3- (4-methoxyphenyl) -3-oxo-propionate; 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadiene-3 -Yl 3- (a-naphthyl) -3-oxo-propionate; cis 3-hexen-1-yl 3- (b-naphthyl) -3-oxo-propionate; 2,6-dimethyl-7-octene-2- Yl 3- (nonanyl) -3-oxo-propionate; 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-yl 3-oxo-butyrate; 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl 3-oxo -Butyrate; 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-yl 3- (b-naphthyl) -3-oxo-2-methylpropionate; 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadi N--3-yl 3- (b-naphthyl) -3-oxo-2,2-dimethylpropionate; 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl 3- (b-naphthyl) -3 -Oxo-2-methylpropionate; 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl 3- (b-naphthyl) -3-oxo-propionate; 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl 3-heptyl- 3-oxo-propionate is mentioned.

Acetals and ketals- Another class useful as pro-accords according to the present invention is acetals and ketals having the formula:

Hydrolysis of the acetal or ketal releases 1 equivalent of aldehyde or ketone and 2 equivalents of alcohol according to the following scheme.

Wherein, _R, C 1 _{-C 20} linear _alkyl, C 4 _{-C 20} branched chain _alkyl, C 6 _{-C 20} cyclic _alkyl, C 6 _{-C 20} minutes branched cyclic _alkyl, C 6 _{-C 20} wire Jo _alkenyl, C 6 _{-C 20} minutes branched _alkenyl, C 6 _{-C 20} cyclic _alkenyl, C 6 _{-C 20} minutes branched cyclic _alkenyl, C 6 _{-C 20} substituted or unsubstituted aryl, preferably substituted with aryl units The part to do is an alkyl part, and mixtures thereof. R ¹ is hydrogen, R, or when the pro-accord is a ketal, R and R ¹ can be combined to form a ring. R ² and R ³ are independently C ₅ -C ₂₀ linear, branched, or substituted alkyl; C ₄ -C ₂₀ linear, branched, or substituted alkenyl; C ₅ -C ₂₀ substituted or unsubstituted cyclic _alkyl; substituted or unsubstituted alkyleneoxy alkyl C 3 _{-C 40;;} C a substituted or unsubstituted aryl of 5 _{-C 20,} a substituted or unsubstituted alkyleneoxy of _C 2 _{~C 40} C 6 _{~C 40} substituted or unsubstituted alkylene aryls; C _{6 to} C ₃₂ substituted or unsubstituted aryloxys; C _{6 to} C ₄₀ substituted or unsubstituted alkyleneoxy aryls; C _{6 to} C ₄₀ oxyalkylene aryls; and mixtures thereof Selected from the group consisting of

  Non-limiting examples of aldehydes that can be released by the acetals of the present invention include 4- (4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl) -3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde (lyral), phenylacetaldehyde, methylnonylacetaldehyde, 2-phenylpropane-1-al (hydrotropaldehyde), 3-phenylprop-2-en-1-al (cinnamaldehyde), 3-phenyl-2-pentylprop-2-en-1-al (a- Amylcinnamaldehyde), 3-phenyl-2-hexylprop-2-enal (a-hexylcinnamaldehyde), 3- (4-isopropylphenyl) -2-methylpropane-1-al (cyclamenaldehyde), 3- (4 -Ethylphenyl) -2,2-dimethylpropane-1-a (Florallozone), 3- (4-tert-butylphenyl) -2-methylpropanal, 3- (3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl) -2-methylpropane-1-al (helional), 3 -(4-Ethylphenyl) -2,2-dimethylpropanal, 3- (3-isopropylphenyl) butan-1-al (fluoridal), 2,6-dimethylhept-5-en-1-al (melonal) , N-decanal, n-undecanal, n-dodecanal, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al (citral), 4-methoxybenzaldehyde (anisaldehyde), 3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (Vanillin), 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (ethyl vanillin), 3,4-methylenedi Carboxymethyl benzaldehyde (heliotropin), 3,4-dimethoxy benzaldehyde.

  Non-limiting examples of ketones that can be released by the ketals of the present invention include a-damask corn, b-damas corn, d-damas corn, b-damacenone, muscone, 6,7-dihydro-1,1,2,3, 3-pentamethyl-4 (5H) -indanone (cashmeran), cis-jasmon, dihydrojasmon, a-ionone, b-ionone, dihydro-b-ionone, g-methylionone, a-iso-methylionone, 4- (3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl) butan-2-one, 4- (4-hydroxyphenyl) butan-2-one, methyl b-naphthyl ketone, methyl cedryl ketone, 6-acetyl-1,1,2 , 4,4,7-hexamethyltetralin (tonalide), l-carvone, 5-cyclohexadecene-1-one, acetopheno , Decaton, 2- [2- (4-Methyl-3-cyclohexenyl-1-yl) propyl] cyclopentan-2-one, 2-secondary-butylcyclohexanone, b-dihydroionone, allylionone, a- Iron, a-seton, a-irisone, acetanizole, geranylacetone, 1- (2-methyl-5-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenyl) -1-propanone, acetyl diisoamylene, methylcyclocitron, 4-t-pentyl Cyclohexanone, pt-butylcyclohexanone, ot-butylcyclohexanone, ethyl amyl ketone, ethyl pentyl ketone, menthone, methyl-7,3-dihydro-2H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3-one, Fencon Is mentioned.

Orthoesters— Another class useful as a pro-accord according to the present invention is orthoesters having the formula:

Ortho ester hydrolysis releases 1 equivalent of ester and 2 equivalents of alcohol according to the following scheme.

Where R is hydrogen, C ₁ -C ₂₀ alkyl, C ₄ -C ₂₀ cycloalkyl, C ₆ -C ₂₀ alkenyl, C ₆ -C ₂₀ aryl, and mixtures thereof; R ¹ , R ^2, And R ³ are each independently C ₅ -C ₂₀ linear, branched, or substituted alkyl; C ₄ -C ₂₀ linear, branched, or substituted alkenyl; C ₅ -C ₂₀ substituted or non-substituted substituted cyclic _alkyl; C 5 _{-C 20} substituted or unsubstituted _aryl, C 2 _{-C 40} substituted or unsubstituted _alkyleneoxy; C 3 _{-C 40} substituted or unsubstituted alkyleneoxy _alkyl; C 6 _{-C 40} substituted or unsubstituted _{alkylenearyl;} C 6 _{-C 32} substituted or unsubstituted _aryloxy; C 6 _{-C 40} substituted or unsubstituted alkyleneoxy _aryl; C 6 _{-C 40} oxyalkylene aryl; And a mixture thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of orthoester aromatic precursors include tris-geranyl orthoformate, tris (cis-3-hexen-1-yl) orthoformate, tris (phenylethyl) orthoformate, bis (citronellyl) ethyl ortho Acetate, tris (citronellyl) orthoformate, tris (cis-6-nonenyl) orthoformate, tris (phenoxyethyl) orthoformate, tris (geranyl, neryl) orthoformate (70:30 geranyl: neryl), tris (9-decenyl) orthoformate, tris (3-methyl-5-phenylpentanyl) orthoformate, tris (6-methylheptan-2-yl) orthoformate, tris ([4- (2,2,2, 6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl) -3-butene-2- Ru] orthoformate, tris [3-methyl-5- (2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl) -4-penten-2-yl] orthoformate, trismenthyl orthoformate, Tris (4-isopropylcyclohexylethyl-2-yl) orthoformate, tris- (6,8-dimethylnonan-2-yl) orthoformate, tris-phenylethylorthoacetate, tris (cis-3-hexene-1 -Yl) orthoacetate, tris (cis-6-nonenyl) orthoacetate, tris-citronellyl orthoacetate, bis (geranyl) benzyl orthoacetate, tris (geranyl) orthoacetate, tris (4-isopropylcyclohexylmethyl) orthoacetate, Tris (benzyl) orthoace Chromatography, tris (2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenyl) orthoacetate, bis (cis-3-hexen-1-yl) amyl orthoacetate, and include Neri Resid Thoronet Lil ethyl ortho butyrate.

  Fragrance precursors are suitably described below: US Pat. No. 5,378,468 (issued to Suffis et al., January 3, 1995); US Pat. No. 5,626,852 (1997) Issued on May 6, 1998 to Suffis et al.); US Pat. No. 5,710,122 (issued January 20, 1998 to Sivik et al.); US Pat. No. 5,716,918 (Issued February 10, 1998 to Sivik et al.); US Pat. No. 5,721,202 (issued February 24, 1998 to Waite et al.); US Pat. No. 5,744 435 (issued April 25, 1998 to Hartman et al.); US Pat. No. 5,756,827 (issued May 26, 1998 to Sivik); US Pat. No. 5,830 835 (November 3, 1998, Sever Issued's (Severns) et al); U.S. Pat. No. 5,919,752 (1999 July 6, Morelli (Morelli) issued to et al.); Or is incorporated herein by any reference.

  A wrinkle reducing agent and / or anti-wrinkle agent (known collectively as a wrinkle inhibitor) is suspended, dispersed or solubilized in a specific pH region and is applied to the polymer composition at a pH higher than the specific pH region. Producing a lipophilic solution having a viscosity below the viscosity, and the viscosity of the solution is preferably less than about 20 centipoise ("cP"), more preferably less than about 15 cP, more preferably less than about 12 cP, and even more preferably about It comprises a polymer selected from the group of polymers comprising carboxylic acid moieties that is less than 10 cP, even more preferably less than about 7 cP, and most preferably less than 3 cP. Mixtures of such polymers can also be used. The wrinkle inhibitor polymer composition of the present invention optionally further comprises a silicone compound and / or emulsion, particularly a compound that imparts lubricity and flexibility and a compound that reduces surface tension. Non-limiting examples include silicones modified with alkylene oxide partial compounds. Mixtures of silicones that provide the desired effect are also acceptable for the compositions of the present invention. Another option is selected from the group consisting essentially of (1) adjuvant polymers (2) fabric care polysaccharides, (3) lithium salts, (4) fiber fabric lubricants, and (5) mixtures thereof. Effective amount of wrinkle suppression supplement. Other options include an effective amount of surface tension suppression supplement, an amount of hydrophilic plasticizer wrinkle inhibitor effective to soften fibers and / or polymers, an amount effective to absorb or reduce malodors. Odor control agents and / or fragrances in an amount effective to provide an olfactory effect may be mentioned.

Preferred wrinkle inhibitors can optionally further comprise:
(A) Optionally, but preferably, silicone compounds and emulsions. Silicone compounds that impart lubricity and flexibility are highly preferred. Silicones that reduce surface tension are also highly preferred. A preferred class of silicone materials includes silicones modified with alkylene oxide partial compounds, and mixtures of silicones that provide the desired effect are also acceptable to the compositions of the present invention; and (B) optionally, ( An effective amount of wrinkles selected from the group consisting of 1) an auxiliary polymer that does not contain a carboxylic acid moiety, (2) a polysaccharide, (3) a lithium salt, (4) a fiber fabric lubricant, and (5) a mixture thereof. (C) optionally, an effective amount of surface tension suppression complement; and (D) optionally, an amount of hydrophilic plasticizer wrinkle inhibitor effective to soften the fiber.

  The fabric softener or active substance typically comprises a cationic moiety, more typically a quaternary ammonium salt, preferably N, N-dimethyl-N, N-di (tallowoyloxyethyl). Selected from the group consisting of ammonium methyl sulfate, N-methyl-N-hydroxyethyl-N, N-di (canoyloxyethyl) ammonium methyl sulfate, and mixtures thereof.

  Hand modifiers typically include a polyethylene polymer.

  Another embodiment of the fabric article active is a mixture of DPGDME (dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether) N, N-di (tallowoyl-oxy-ethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium chloride and fragrance.

  The finishing polymer can be natural or synthetic and can act by forming a film and / or providing adhesive properties. For example, the present invention may optionally use film-forming and / or adhesive polymers to impart shape retention to fibers, particularly garments. “Adhesion” means that when the polymer is applied to the fiber surface as a solution or dispersion and dried, the polymer can adhere to the surface. The polymer can form a coating on the surface or, if present between two fibers and in contact with the two fibers, can bond the two fibers together.

  Non-limiting examples of finished polymers that are commercially available include the copolymer 958® having a molecular weight of about 100,000 and the copolymer 937 having a molecular weight of about 1,000,000 available from GAF Chemicals Corporation. Polyvinylpyrrolidone / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer such as: Adipic acid / dimethylaminohydroxypropyldiethylenetriamine such as Cartaretin F-4® and F-23 available from Sandoz Chemicals Corporation Copolymer; Methacryloylethylbetaine / methacrylate copolymer such as Diaformer Z-SM® available from Mitsubishi Chemicals Corporation; Air Products and Chemica Polyvinyl alcohol copolymer resins, such as Vinex 2019® available from Air Products and Chemical, or Moweol® available from Clariant; Hercules Adipic acid / epoxypropyldiethylenetriamine copolymers such as Delsette 101® available from Incorporated; such as Cypro 515® available from Cytec Industries Polyamine resins; polyquaternary amine resins such as Kymene 557H® available from Hercules Incorporated; and polyvinyls such as Sokalan EG310® available from BASF Pyrrolidone / acrylic It is.

Specific examples of quaternary ammonium compounds suitable for use as fabric softeners include:
1) N, N-di (tallowoyl-oxy-ethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium chloride;
2) N, N-di (tallowoyl-oxy-ethyl) -N-methyl, N- (2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium chloride;
3) N, N-di (2-tallowoyloxy-2-oxo-ethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium chloride;
4) N, N-di (2-tallowoyloxyethylcarbonyloxyethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium chloride;
5) N- (2-tallowoyloxy-2-ethyl) -N- (2-tallowoyloxy-2-oxo-ethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium chloride;
6) N, N, N-tri (tallowoyl-oxy-ethyl) -N-methylammonium chloride;
7) N- (2-tallowoyloxy-2-oxoethyl) -N- (tallowoyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium chloride;
8) 1,2-ditaloyloxy-3-N, N, N-trimethylammoniopropane chloride; and mixtures of any of the above materials, but are not limited to.

  Particular preference is given to N, N-di (tallowoyl-oxy-ethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium chloride, in which the tallow chain is at least partially unsaturated.

  Any known suitable antistatic agent used in the laundry and dry cleaning arts is suitable for use as a fabric article active. Particularly suitable as antistatic agents are some of the fabric softeners known to provide antistatic effects. For example, a fabric softener having an aliphatic acyl group having an iodine value of 20 or more, such as N, N-di (tallowoyl-oxy-ethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium methyl sulfate. However, it should be understood that the term antistatic agent includes all antistatic agents, not limited to only some of these fabric softeners.

  In addition to the fabric article active materials described above, carriers and / or methods for assisting the adhesion of the fabric article active material onto the fabric article may be used during the fabric article surfactant delivery phase. A non-limiting example of such a suitable carrier and / or method to aid adhesion is to use a charged liquid, particularly water, typically in the form of an electrostatic spray. In the case of charged liquids, it is desirable that the fabric article is wet and / or wet prior to delivery of the charged liquid. Therefore, delivery of charged liquid should occur after the solvent delivery stage. Further, in the case of charged liquid delivery, if there is a housing associated with the fabric article active agent delivery stage, the housing may provide an effect when the charged liquid contacts the fabric article so that the effect is provided by the charged liquid spray. It is desirable that the capacity be sufficiently far from the source.

  A charged liquid spray is generated by sending liquid to a spray nozzle by a combination of electrical and hydrodynamic forces. The liquid is charged at or before the nozzle opening or openings by passing through the electric field generated by the charged electrode. The electric field strength mainly depends on the voltage acting on the electrode and the distance from the target. The liquid is sent to the nozzle by any means, but may be sent hydrodynamically, eg, with the introduction of an external mechanical workpiece, to provide an operating pressure or total pressure that is greater than the static pressure of the fluid in the system. preferable. The liquid is preferably fed by water pressure using a pump, and a peristaltic pump is particularly preferred. Typically suitable pumps have an operating pressure in the range of about 5 kPa to about 2000 kPa, preferably about 10 to about 1050 kPa, more preferably about 50 kPa to about 150 kPa. Accordingly, the threshold value of the pressure control valve is adjusted. On the other hand, the discharge capacity of the device (defined as the flow rate per opening) is preferably at least about 0.1 mL / min, more preferably about 0.2 to about 20 mL / min, More preferred is 5 to about 10 mL / min, and particularly preferred is about 1 to about 5 mL / min per opening.

  The means for charging the liquid preferably includes a generator having a high voltage output and a low voltage output, and in a preferred embodiment is electrically disconnected from the operator / user.

  Surprisingly, optimal liquid delivery is achieved by applying a charged liquid to a downward spray droplet (i.e., the fabric article is spray surface) having an average droplet diameter of at least about 40 μm, preferably in the range of about 75 to about 500 μm. Obtained at a proximal distance of about 0.1 to about 1 m, wherein the liquid has an outlet velocity of about 0 to about 2 m / sec and a range of about 0.2 to 50 kV. It was found that the overspray, as defined herein, was less than about 40% discharged from the spray nozzle at an applied voltage of.

  In another downward spray mode embodiment of the invention, the exit velocity is from about 0.1 m / sec to about 1.5 m / sec, preferably from about 0.5 m / sec to about 1 m / sec, The spray is downward with a spray angle of about −30 ° to about 30 °, preferably about −15 ° to about 15 ° relative to the vertical.

  Of course, the charged liquid spray, even in the upward spray and / or standard horizontal mode, directs the spray to +/− 15 ° with respect to the horizontal, from about 4 m / sec to about 15 m / sec, more preferably about 5 m. Per second to about 12 m / sec. However, this mode can result in slightly more overspray as a result of inertial effects, with less than 50%, preferably less than 30%, more preferably less than 20% overspray.

  In addition to the fabric article active material and the deposition aid, such as a charged liquid, an adhesion monitoring agent can also be deposited on the fabric article to assist in observing the level of adhesion of the fabric article active material to the fabric article. A non-limiting example of an adhesion monitoring agent is a temperature sensitive UV agent.

b. (Medium delivery stage)
The solvent delivery step typically involves the fabric article in contact with a solvent, preferably in the form of a vapor phase and / or mist and / or charged liquid, more preferably in the form of an aqueous vapor such as water vapor. A solvent delivery stage housing is included.

  Application of aqueous steam can be accomplished in any suitable process in a single stage or multiple stages, such as by “pulsing” the aqueous steam onto the fabric article. “Pulsing” in this respect means a discontinuous application where the entire application requires more than one application cycle for a given amount of aqueous vapor. Each pulse can have a duration of at least about 5 seconds to at most about 30 seconds. The pause time of the aqueous vapor cycle between each pulse can last at a time interval of at least about 2 seconds, preferably at least about 5 seconds to at most about 20 seconds, preferably at most about 10 seconds. While the aqueous vapor is pulsated, the fabric can be tumbled or rotated so that the fabric is repositioned to be more evenly coated with the aqueous vapor.

  In order to reduce the risk of harming various fabric types, the amount of aqueous vapor applied is limited to about 0.5% to about 50% by weight of the fabric in each aqueous vapor exposure step. To further reduce the risk of harming various fabric types, the amount of aqueous vapor applied is further limited to about 5% to about 15% by weight of the fabric in each aqueous vapor exposure step.

  The aqueous vapor is typically applied at a temperature from about 10 ° C to about 120 ° C, more preferably from about 10 ° C to about 60 ° C. Under normal room conditions, water vapor is formed at 100 ° C. and is included within the definition of aqueous vapor. Since some devices capable of carrying out the method of the invention can obtain pressures higher than atmospheric conditions, superheated steam is also included in this definition of aqueous steam. If the aqueous vapor contains water vapor, the water vapor is preferably what is known in the chemical art as “low quality” or “wet” vapor.

  It is believed that droplet size plays a role in the “homogeneity” of fluid phase distribution on the fabric. Accordingly, it is preferred that the aqueous vapor comprises droplets of a size less than about 1 millimeter, more preferably less than about 250 microns, and most preferably less than about 100 microns.

  The solvent is typically delivered from the solvent source to the fabric article. Typically, the solvent source comprises a nozzle through which the solvent is delivered to the fabric article.

  Desirably, the solvent delivery stage includes a collection system that can collect and / or recycle the solvent that did not adhere to the fabric article during the solvent delivery stage. The recovery system may include a condenser for condensing the solvent that did not adhere to the fabric article.

c. (Dry stage)
The drying stage typically includes a drying stage housing in which the fabric article is dried.

  The purpose of the drying stage is to remove and / or evaporate excess liquid from the fabric article so that the fabric article is suitable for handling and / or wearing by the owner of the fabric article, in other words, a “dry feel”. There is.

  During the drying stage, the fabric article is typically heated to about 20 ° C to about 130 ° C, more preferably about 30 ° C to about 100 ° C in the heating stage. A heated gas, such as air or any other suitable gas known to those skilled in the art, can be used to contact the fabric article during the drying stage to evaporate the liquid from the fabric article. Generally, heated gas is delivered to the fabric article from a heated gas source. The heated gas supply typically comprises a heated gas outlet through which heated gas is delivered to the fabric article.

  Desirably, heated gas contacts the fabric article within the drying stage housing.

d. (Local goods transport device)
The fabric article transport device includes any suitable mechanical means for transporting the fabric article through one or more stages of the fabric article processing system.

  The fabric article carrying device may be physically associated with one or more of the stages, or one or more stages, so long as the fabric article being processed can pass through one or more stages. And may be separate and separate. Typically, the fabric article carrying device is arranged such that the fabric article to be treated is suspended from the fabric article carrying device during the treatment process.

  The fabric article carrying device may include a conveyor system and / or a chain system and / or a screw system along which the fabric article is carried. To facilitate transport of the fabric article, the conveyor system and / or chain system and / or screw system typically comprises a fabric article holder such as a hanger that releasably holds the fabric article in place, On the one hand, the hanger moves along a conveyor system and / or a chain system and / or a screw system.

  In addition to the fabric article holder, stretch elements and / or tension elements may be used in the fabric article to ensure that the maximum surface area of the fabric article is available for processing. Such stretch elements include, but are not limited to, an expansion hanger that contacts substantially the entire fabric article and / or a weight that can be attached to the fabric article, typically at the end of the fabric article.

  Desirably, the fabric article transporter is adjustable and can change the distance between adjacent fabric articles to increase and / or shorten the distance. Certain fabric article actives delivered during the fabric article active delivery stage are more effectively delivered the greater the distance between adjacent fabric articles upon delivery of such fabric article active. For example, for the delivery of charged liquids that may or may not include a fabric article active, it is desirable that the fabric articles be spaced at a greater distance than the delivery of other types of fabric article actives such as fragrances. .

  1-4 are schematic examples illustrating non-limiting embodiments of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of an embodiment in which a fabric article passes through a solvent delivery stage prior to passing through a fabric article active substance delivery stage via a fabric article delivery device (arrow). The fabric article then passes through a drying stage.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration of an embodiment in which a fabric article passes through a solvent delivery stage, followed by a drying stage via a fabric article delivery device (arrow), and then through a fabric article active substance delivery stage.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic illustration of an embodiment in which a fabric article passes through a fabric article active agent delivery stage via a fabric article transport device (arrow), followed by a drying stage.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic illustration of an embodiment in which a fabric article passes through a fabric article active agent delivery stage prior to passing through a solvent delivery stage via a fabric article delivery device (arrow). The fabric article then passes through a drying stage.

  It is within the scope of the present invention to arrange the various stages of the fabric article processing system in any order and in any number.

  While particular embodiments of the present invention have been described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. All such modifications that are within the scope of this invention are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims.

1 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of a fabric treatment system according to the present invention. FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of a fabric treatment system according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of a fabric treatment system according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of a fabric treatment system according to the present invention.

  1-4, the arrows represent the desired direction in which the fabric article being processed in the fabric article processing system passes through the fabric article processing system.

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a. A fabric article carrying device; and b. A fabric article active agent delivery stage; and c. Optionally a solvent delivery step; and d. Optionally, a drying stage;
The fabric article carrying device comprises a fabric article in contact with the fabric article active material when the fabric article is in the fabric article active substance delivery stage, and the fabric article is in contact with the solvent when the fabric article is in the solvent delivery stage. A fabric article processing system, wherein the fabric article can be positioned in one or more of the stages of the fabric article processing system such that the fabric article is dried when the article is in the drying stage.   There are at least three stages and / or at least three stages are housed within a fabric article processing system housing and / or the fabric article is subjected to two or more stages during operation of the fabric processing system. The fabric article processing system of claim 1, wherein two or more stages are related to each other to pass through.   The fabric article active agent delivery stage includes a fabric article active agent delivery stage housing in which the fabric article contacts the fabric article active substance, and / or the fabric article active agent from the fabric article active agent source to the fabric article. Delivered, preferably the fabric article active substance source comprises a nozzle through which the fabric article active substance is delivered to the fabric article, more preferably said nozzle comprises an air spray nozzle and / or a fabric article. The fabric article processing system of claim 1, wherein the active agent is delivered through the vapor phase and / or mist.   The fabric article active substance is a fabric softener, fragrance, hand modifier, fragrance precursor, antistatic agent, sizing agent, optical brightener, odor control agent, soil release polymer, insect and / or moth repellent , Antibacterial agent, odor neutralizer, wrinkle reducing agent, anti-wrinkle agent, waterproofing agent, sizing agent, conditioning agent, dye, dye fixing agent, stain release polymer, antifouling agent, sunscreen agent, anti-fading agent, finishing polymer And the fabric article processing system of claim 1 selected from the group consisting of: and a mixture thereof.   The fabric article processing system of claim 1, wherein the fabric article active agent delivery step further comprises contacting the fabric article with a charged liquid.   The fabric article active agent delivery stage includes a recovery system that can recover and / or recycle the fabric article active substance that did not adhere to the fabric article during the fabric article active agent delivery stage. Fabric article processing system.   The solvent delivery stage comprises a solvent delivery stage housing in which the fabric article contacts the solvent, and / or the solvent comprises water, preferably the water is delivered to the fabric article in the form of water vapor. Item 2. The fabric article processing system according to Item 1.   The solvent is delivered from the solvent source to the fabric article, preferably the solvent source comprises a nozzle through which the solvent is delivered to the fabric article, more preferably the nozzle comprises an air spray nozzle and The fabric article processing system of claim 1, wherein the solvent is delivered through the vapor phase and / or mist.   The solvent delivery stage includes a recovery system that can recover and / or recycle the solvent that did not adhere to the fabric article during the solvent delivery stage, and preferably removes the solvent that the recovery system did not adhere to the fabric article. The fabric article processing system of claim 1, comprising a condenser for condensing.   The drying stage includes a drying stage housing in which the fabric article is dried and / or the fabric article is heated to a temperature of about 20 ° C. to about 130 ° C. and / or the heated gas is Delivered to the fabric article in the drying step, preferably the heated gas comprises air and / or the heated gas is delivered to the fabric article from a heated gas source, preferably the heated gas source is heated. The fabric article processing system of claim 1, comprising a heated gas outlet through which the conducted gas is delivered to the fabric article.   The fabric article handling system of claim 1, wherein the fabric article carrying device includes a thread pitch, preferably the thread pitch is configured such that a spacing between adjacent fabric articles can be varied along the thread pitch.   The fabric article processing system further comprises a solvent delivery stage in which the fabric article is in contact with the solvent when the fabric article is in the solvent delivery stage, and a drying stage in which the fabric article is dried when the fabric article is in the drying stage. Item 2. The fabric article processing system according to Item 1.   The fabric article active agent delivery stage includes a fabric article active agent delivery stage housing in which the fabric article is in contact with the fabric article active substance, and the solvent delivery stage in which the fabric article is in contact with the solvent. The fabric article processing system of claim 1, comprising a housing, wherein the drying stage includes a drying stage housing in which the fabric article is dried.   The fabric article processing system of claim 1, wherein when there are two or more stages, the fabric article can pass through the two or more stages in any order via a fabric article transporter. .   The fabric article active material of claim 1, wherein the fabric article active material is a non-volatile fabric article active material that is delivered by the fabric article delivery device during the fabric article active material delivery stage before the fabric article passes the solvent delivery stage. Article processing system. a. Providing a fabric article processing system according to claim 1;
b. A method of processing a fabric article in need of processing comprising processing the fabric article with a fabric article processing system such that the fabric article is processed.

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