WO2000070009A1

WO2000070009A1 - Self wetting towels

Info

Publication number: WO2000070009A1
Application number: PCT/US2000/013332
Authority: WO
Inventors: Uri Fraiman
Original assignee: Friedman, Mark, M.
Priority date: 1999-05-17
Filing date: 2000-05-16
Publication date: 2000-11-23
Also published as: AU5016300A

Abstract

A self wetting towel is provided. The towel includes a sheet of absorbent material which includes a plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules therein, wherein the micro-capsules (10) is a solution composed of solvent molecules (14) and solute molecules (12).

Description

SELF WETTING TOWELS

FIELD AND BACKGROUND

The present invention relates to disposable towels which are self wetting. More specifically, the present invention relates to towels of paper or non woven material which are stored dry and become wet during, or just prior, to use. Wetting of a towel according to the present invention is effected without addition of wetting solution from a source outside the towel. The invention obviates the need for an external source of wetting solution and assures that components of the wetting solution with a high vapor pressure will be present at the desired concentration at the time of use even if storage is not in a sealed container.

Cleaning of a surface by rubbing with a wet towel or cloth is a type of prior art which predates patent law. However, wetting of a towel immediately prior to use is not always convenient since a source of wetting solution is not always available. Even when a source of wetting solution is available, it may be of a limited size. In such cases wetting a towel, using the towel, and re-wetting it in the same source of solution can lead to contamination of the solution with the material being cleaned from the surface. For this reason, towels which are stored moist, in a sealed container, are the subject of a number of previous patents (e.g. U.S. Pat. Nos. D396982; 5540332; and 5607081). Such pre-moistened towels are available for a number of purposes, including, but not limited to, intimate hygiene, cleansing the skin, polishing silver, removing stains from fabric, and application of transdermally active medications.

Different applications for pre-moistened towels dictate different compositions of wetting solutions. In all cases, wetting solutions are composed of a solvent portion and a solute portion. Prior art necessitated that the solute be dissolved in the solvent during storage of the wetted towel. Because the common theme in all prior art on pre-moistened or pre- wetted towels is storage of the towel after wetting and prior to use, a number of prior art storage devices exist. These prior art storage devices include individually sealed envelopes. sealed boxes designed to allow individual removal of interleaved sheets of towel, as well as cylindrical rolls of towel material with perforations which facilitate tearing off of individual towels from the cylindrical roll. These cylindrical rolls may deliver towels either from the outer surface of the cylinder or from the inner axis of the cylinder.

The disadvantage of all prior art in the field is that the sealing of the storage container becomes crucial to the function of the device. Evaporation of the wetting solution, or an important component of the solution, during storage may reduce or eliminate the utility of the towels stored therein. This necessitates provision of a container that is often costly to manufacture relative to the price of its contents. For some potential uses where a wetting solution with high vapor pressure solvent is employed this is a major disadvantage.

The present invention successfully addresses the shortcomings of prior art devices by providing towels which can be stored dry but become wet during use, or just prior to use.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a self wetting towel comprising a sheet of absorbent material, the sheet of absorbent material including a plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules therein.

According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided an arrangement comprising a container containing at least one self wetting towel including a sheet of absorbent material, the sheet of absorbent material including a plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules therein.

According to an additional aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of wet wiping a surface, the method comprising the steps of

(a) providing a self wetting towel including a sheet of absorbent material, the sheet of absorbent material including a plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules therein and (b) wiping the surface thereby disintegrating the liquid containing micro-capsules and releasing the liquid therefrom.

According to features in the described preferred embodiments, the sheet of absorbent material includes a non-woven material. According to further features in the described preferred embodiments the non-woven material is selected from the group consisting of a natural material, such as cellulose, and a synthetic polymer such as polystyrene, polyester, etc.

According to further features in the described preferred embodiments the sheet of absorbent material includes a paper material.

According to additional further features in the described preferred embodiments the disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and release their liquid content upon application of an external force or energy.

According to additional further features in the described preferred embodiments the external force or energy is selected from the group consisting of pressure, friction and heat.

According to additional further features in the described preferred embodiments the disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and release their liquid content upon exposure to a predefined temperature. According to additional further features in the described preferred embodiments the predefined temperature is above 30 degrees centigrade.

According to additional fiirther features in the described preferred embodiments the disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and release their liquid contents upon exposure to ultraviolet light. According to additional further features in the described preferred embodiments the disintegratable micro-capsules are adhered to the sheet of absorbent material with an adhesive.

According to additional further features in the described preferred embodiments the disintegratable micro-capsules are embedded within the sheet of absorbent material.

According to additional further features in the described preferred embodiments the liquid includes at least one substance selected from the group consisting of water, an organic solvent, a cleansing agent, a salt, a colorant, an odorant. an antiseptic material, a chelating agent, a vitamin, a medicament and a plant extract

According to additional further features in the described preferred embodiments the sheet of absorbent material further includes at least one substance dissolvable in the liquid incorporated in the micro-capsules which at least partially dissolves in that liquid when at least some of the plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules disintegrate and release their liquid content. According to additional further features in the preferred embodiments the self wetting towel may take the form of self wetting toilette paper, self wetting tissue, or a self wetting napkin.

The present invention successfully addresses the shortcomings of the presently known configurations by providing a self wetting towel which becomes wet upon use or just prior to use and can therefore be stored under dry environment.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention is herein described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIGs. la-c show a self wetting towel according to the present invention and two successive blowups thereof, respectively;

FIGs. 2a-b show top transparent and a cross sectional views, respectively, of a container for holding a single self wetting towel according to the present invention;

FIGs. 3a-b show a top view of a long perforated sheet and a side view of a roll thereof, respectively, of self wetting towels according to the present invention; and

FIGs. 4a-c show perspective and two cross sectional views of a container for holding multiple self wetting towels according to the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention is of a self wetting towel, of an arrangement for storing and dispensing the self wetting towel and further of a method for using a self wetting towel. Specifically, the present invention is of a towel of an absorbent material which includes a plurality of liquid containing disintegratable micro-capsules on its surface or embedded among its fibers.

The self wetting towel according to the present invention can be used in many applications depending primarily on the composition of the liquid contained in the micro-capsules and the structural integrity of the fibers thereof. As further detailed and exemplified hereinunder, the self wetting towel according to the present invention is useful for cleaning the skin, or in application of emollients, perfumes and/or medication to the skin. Additional potential uses for the self wetting towel according to the present invention include cleaning and/or polishing surfaces of wood, metal or plastic. Further additional uses include removal of stains from fabric, removal of makeup, removal of nail polish and application of shoe polish. This list should not be taken as exhausting as it will be appreciated by one ordinarily skilled in the art that many other applications for the self wetting towel according to the present invention are envisaged. As used herein in the specification and in the claims section that follows, the term "towel" is understood to include a sheet of any absorbent material including, but not limited to, paper, cloth or fabric, woven or non-woven, made of cellulose, silk or other natural fibers, or of a synthetic polymer, such as, but not limited to, polystyrene or polyester, or any combination thereof. A towel according to the present invention can be used to wipe a surface or a portion of a body or of a still object.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims section that follows, the term "non- woven material" is understood to include any compilation of fibers which are formed into a sheet without the process of weaving. The term thus encompasses both paper and non woven cloth or fabric. As used herein in the specification and in the claims section that follows, the term "toilet paper" is understood to include any sheet or sheets of material intended primarily for wiping or cleaning associated with intimate personal hygiene. As used herein in the specification and in the claims section that follows, the term "napkin" is understood to include any sheet or sheets of material intended primarily for wiping or cleaning the fingers, mouth, lips, and surrounding area during and after eating or drinking.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims section that follows, the term "tissue" is understood to include any sheet or sheets of material intended primarily for wiping or cleaning the eyes and nose, as for removal of tears or mucous.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims section that follows, the term "cleansing agent" is understood to include all soaps and detergents.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims section that follows, the term "interleaved" refers to a group of physically separate sheets which are folded together so that pulling on one moves the adjacent sheet.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims section that follows, the phrase "disintegratable micro-capsule" refers to an article having a breakable outer shell impervious to a liquid and a liquid content.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims section that follows, the terms "disintegration" and "disintegratable" refer to any process which compromises the structural integrity of the outer shell making it non-impervious to liquid and releasing the liquid content of the micro-capsule.

The principles and operation of a self wetting towel, and various arrangements for storing and dispensing such towels, according to the present invention may be better understood with reference to the drawings and accompanying descriptions. Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in various ways.

Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. Referring now to the drawings. Figures la-c illustrates a self wetting towel in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, which is referred to hereinbelow as towel 2.

Towel 2 includes a sheet 4 made of fibers 6. Magnification of a small area 8 of sheet 4, shows that towel 2 contains a plurality of micro-capsules 10 which may be adhered, via an adhesive, for example, to a surface(s) 9 of sheet 4, embedded among fibers 6 thereof or be formed as a dedicated capsule containing layer sandwiched between layers of an absorbent material. Further magnification of a single micro-capsule 10 shows that it is composed of an outer shell 15 containing a liquid. For most embodiments, the liquid contained in micro-capsules 10 is a solution composed of solvent molecules 14 and solute molecules 12.

Outer shell 15 of micro-capsule 10 is impervious to the liquid and prevents evaporation thereof during storage of towel 2. This assures that the ratio of solvent 14 to solute 12 will be correct at the time of storage and use. During use, outer shell 15 of micro-capsules 10 disintegrates, thereby releasing solvent 14 and solute 12 onto fibers 6 of sheet 4, thereby wetting towel 2. Towel 2 is referred to herein as "self wetting" because disintegration of micro-capsules 10 is caused by, for example, pressure, friction, or heat which are inherent to the normal use of the invention. Liquid containing micro-capsules are well known in the art and are manufactured by a plurality of companies, including 3M. Suitable processes of incorporating liquid containing micro-capsules into a sheet of absorbent material can include, for example, co-precipitation of fibers making the absorbent material and the micro-capsules, or application of the micro-capsules onto a surface of the sheet of absorbent material via a printing process.

According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a method for wet wiping a surface. The method according to this aspect of the present invention is effected by implementing the following method steps, in which, in a first step, a self wetting towel is provided, including a sheet of absorbent material and a plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules present therein. Thereafter, the surface is wiped with the self wetting towel. As a result, at least some, preferably most, or all, of the liquid containing micro-capsules disintegrate and release their liquid content onto the surface.

According to one preferred embodiment of the present invention thirty degrees centigrade provides sufficient heat for disintegrating micro-capsules 10. Heat sufficient to meat this temperature requirement can be readily supplied by a skin being wiped.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention outer shell 15 of micro-capsules 10 disintegrates as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light. According to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention outer shell 15 of micro-capsules 10 disintegrates as a result of pressure imposed thereon and/or friction.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention micro-capsules 10 contain at least one substance, such as, but not limited to, water, an organic solvent, such as, but not limited to, glycerin, lanolin, acetone, and/or alcohol, a cleansing agent, such as, but not limited to, lauryl sulfate, nonidet P-40, deoxycholate and/or triton X-100, a salt, such as, but not limited to, Sodium containing salt (e.g., NaCl, Na^COβ), Potassium containing salt (e.g., KC1) and/or Magnesium containing salt (e.g., MgCl2), a colorant, such as, but not limited to, pink colorant, green colorant and/or blue colorant, an odorant, such as, but not limited to, floral scent, lemon scent and/or pine scent, an antiseptic material, such as, but not limited to, alcohol and/or sodium hypochlorite, a chelating agent, such as, but not limited to, EDTA and/or EGTA. a vitamin, such as, but not limited to. Vitamin A. the B Vitamins, Vitamin C. Vitamin D and/or Vitamin E. a medicament, such as, but not limited to. antihistamines, steroid hormones and/or, anesthetics and/or antibiotics and/or a plant extract, such as. but not limited to. aloevera extract, hohova extract, balsam extract and/or rosemary extract.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention sheet 4 of towel 2 includes at least one substance in a dry form which substance is impregnated in sheet 2 and is dissolvable in the liquid released from micro-capsules 10 upon disintegration. Thus, any of the above listed substances which serve as a solute can be either pre dissolved in the liquid contained within micro-capsules 10 or be dissolved therein when released from micro-capsules 10. According to one embodiment of the present invention, self wetting towel 2 is designed for use as a self wetting toilette paper and measures approximately 10 cm x 1 1 cm. According to another embodiment of the present invention, self wetting towel 2 is designed for use as a self wetting tissue and measures approximately 20 cm x 30 cm. According to still another embodiment of the present invention, self wetting towel 2 is designed for use as a self wetting napkin and measures approximately 32 cm by 32 cm.

As shown in Figures 2 and 4, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention self wetting towel 2, or a plurality self wetting towels 2, are contained in a container 16. Because towel(s) 2 are dry during storage, the material of which container 16 is made may be non-impervious to liquid.

Suitable materials include paper, plastic, carton and the like.

Figures 2a-b show a container 17 designed for holding a single self wetting towel 2, whereas, Figures 4a-c show a container 19 designed for holding a plurality of self wetting towels 2. Thus, container 17 preferably includes an openable (breakable) seal, e.g., a perforated seal along at least one of its edges 18, to facilitate the removal of the single towel 2 contained therein.

Container 19 preferably includes at least one opening 26 to facilitate the removal of a self wetting towel 2 therefrom. The plurality of self wetting towels 2 held within container 19 may be stacked, as specifically shown in

Figure 4b, or interleaved, as specifically shown in Figure 4c. As shown in Figure 3a. according to another embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of self wetting towels 2 are provided as a long sheet 22 with periodic crosswise perforations 24 along its length As show ι in Figure

3b long sheet 22 can be arranged into a roll 23, which can be contained in a container 21, wherein pulling a towel 2 from a center 25 or a peripher)' (outer edge) 26 of roll 23 serves for retrieving a single towel 2 or few towels 2 therefrom. Container 21 is shown equipped with a cutting edge 31 which serves, if so required, to assist in separating individual sheets of self wetting towel 2. Roll 23 may be a ball, skein or other arrangement of a continuous sheet 22.

The unique features of the self wetting towel described herein, together with the variety of methods described for containing and delivering the self wetting towel, offer significant advantages in comparison to prior art designs and make self wetting towels amenable to many applications not suited to pre wetted towels of the type taught by the prior art.

As an example, one use of self wetting towels envisioned is as toilet paper. In conjunction with this use. the plurality of micro-capsules are filled with a mixture of water, cleansing agent, emollient and perfume and supplied as a continuous sheet with crosswise perforations delivered in a roll suitable for use with prior art toilet paper dispensers of the type commonly found in homes.

As an additional example, another use of self wetting towels is for removal of stains from fabrics. For this purpose the plurality of micro-capsules would contain primarily a suitable cleaning solvent such as perchloro-ethane, which is typically used in dry cleaning procedures. Containers containing individual self wetting towels are envisioned for this use.

As a final example, an additional use of self wetting towels is for cleaning metal, such as chrome decorations on an automobile and/or silverware. Micro-capsules containing cleansing agents and antioxidants together with high vapor pressure solvents serve to dissolve accumulated dirt, remove oxidized metal from the surface and reduce future oxidation.

The combined properties of the micro-capsules and a container with interleaved sheets of self wettine towels make it feasible to store the self wetting towels in a car. even in a hot climate, without loss of cleaning solution due to evaporation.

Although the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS

1. A self wetting towel comprising a sheet of absorbent material, said sheet of absorbent material including a plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules therein.

2. The self wetting towel of claim 1. wherein said sheet of absorbent material includes a non-woven material.

3. The self wetting towel of claim 2. wherein said non-woven material is selected from the group consisting of a natural material and a synthetic polymer.

4. The self wetting towel of claim 1. wherein said sheet of absorbent material includes a paper material.

5. The self wetting towel of claim 1 , wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and therefore release said liquid contained therein upon application of an external force or energy.

6. The self wetting towel of claim 1 , wherein said external force or energy is selected from the group consisting of pressure, friction and heat.

7. The self wetting towel of claim 1 , wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and therefore release said liquid contained therein upon exposure to a predefined temperature.

8. The self wetting towel of claim 1 , wherein said a predefined temperature is above 30 degrees centigrade.

9. The self wetting towel of claim 1. wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and therefore release said liquid contained therein upon exposure to ultraviolet light.

10. The self wetting towel of claim 1. wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules are adhered to said sheet of absorbent material with an adhesive.

1 1. The self wetting towel of claim 1, wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules are embedded within said sheet of absorbent material.

12. The self wetting towel of claim 1. wherein said liquid includes at least one substance selected from the group consisting of water, an organic solvent, a cleansing agent, a salt, a colorant, an odorant, an antiseptic material, a chelating agent, a vitamin, a medicament and a plant extract.

13. The self wetting towel of claim 1, wherein:

(a) said organic solvents is independently selected from the group consisting of glycerin, lanolin, acetone, and alcohol;

(b) said cleansing agent is independently selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate. deoxycholate and triton X-100;

(c) said salt is independently selected from the group consisting of a Sodium containing salt, a Potassium containing salt and a Magnesium containing salt;

(d) said colorant is independently selected from the group consisting of a pink colorant, a green colorant and a blue colorant;(e) said odorant is independently selected from the group consisting of floral scent, lemon scent and pine scent;

(f) said antiseptic material is independently selected from the group consisting of alcohol and sodium hypochlorite;(g) said chelating agent is independently selected from the group consisting of EDTA and EGTA; (h) said vitamin is independently selected from the group consisting of Vitamin A. B Vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin

E; (i) said medicament is independently selected from the group consisting of antihistamines, steroid hormones, antibiotics and local anesthetics; and (j) said plant extract is independent!)' selected from the group consisting of aloevera extract, balsam extract and rosemary extract.

14. The self wetting towel of claim 1 , wherein said sheet of absorbent material further includes at least one substance dissolvable in said liquid incorporated therein, said at least one substance dissolvable in said liquid at least partially dissolves in said liquid when at least some of said plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules disintegrate and release said liquid.

15. The self wetting towel of claim 1 , wherein the towel is selected from the group consisting of a self wetting toilette paper, a self wetting tissue, and a self wetting napkin.

16. An arrangement composing:

(a) a container containing;

(b) at least one self wetting towel including a sheet of absorbent material, said sheet of absorbent material including a plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules therein.

17. The arrangement of claim 16, wherein said sheet of absorbent material includes a non-woven material.

18. The arrangement of claim 17. wherein said non-woven material is selected from the group consisting of a natural material and a synthetic polymer.

19. The arrangement of claim 16. wherein said sheet of absorbent material includes a paper material.

20. The arrangement of claim 16, wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and therefore release said liquid contained therein upon application of an external force or energy.

21. The arrangement of claim 20. wherein said external force or energy is selected from the group consisting of pressure, friction and heat.

22. The arrangement of claim 16, wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and therefore release said liquid contained therein upon exposure to a predefined temperature.

23. The arrangement of claim 16, wherein said a predefined temperature is above 30 degrees centigrade.

24. The arrangement of claim 16, wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and therefore release said liquid contained therein upon exposure to ultraviolet light.

25. The arrangement of claim 16, wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules are adhered to said sheet of absorbent material with an adhesive.

26. The arrangement of claim 16, wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules are embedded within said sheet of absorbent material.

27. The arrangement of claim 16. wherein said liquid includes at least one substance selected from the group consisting of water, an organic solvent, a cleansing agent, a salt, a colorant, an odorant. an antiseptic material, a chelating agent, a vitamin, a medicament and a plant extract.

28. The arrangement of claim 16. wherein:

(b) said cleansing agent is independently selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryi sulfate, deoxycholate and triton X-100;

(f) said antiseptic material is independently selected from the group consisting of alcohol and sodium hypochlorite;(g) said chelating agent is independently selected from the group consisting of EDTA and EGTA; (h) said vitamin is independently selected from the group consisting of Vitamin A, B Vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin

E; (i) said medicament is independently selected from the group consisting of antihistamines, steroid hormones, antibiotics and local anesthetics; and (j) said plant extract is independently selected from the group consisting of aloevera extract, balsam extract and rosemary extract

29. The arrangement of claim 15. wherein said sheet of absorbent material further includes at least one substance dissolvable in said liquid incorporated therein, said at least one substance dissolvable in said liquid at least partially dissolves in said liquid when at least some of said plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules disintegrate and release said liquid.

30. The arrangement of claim 16, wherein the towel is selected from the group consisting of a self wetting toilette paper, a self wetting tissue, and a self wetting napkin.

31. The arrangement of claim 16. wherein said container contains a single self wetting towel.

32. The arrangement of claim 16, wherein said container contains a plurality of self wetting towels.

33. The arrangement of claim 32, wherein said plurality of self wetting towels are provided as a long sheet with periodic crosswise perforations along its length.

34. The arrangement of claim 16, wherein said plurality of self wetting towels are arranged in a roll.

35. The arrangement of claim 34, wherein individual towels are withdrawn from an outer edge of said roll.

36. The arrangement of claim 34, wherein individual towels are withdrawn from a center of said roll.

37. The arrangement of claim 32, wherein said container includes an opening through which said at least one self wetting towel is withdrawnable.

38. The arrangement of claim 32. wherein said plurality of self wetting towels are interleaved to facilitate their removal from said container through an opening formed therein.

39. A method of wet wiping a surface, the method comprising the steps of:

(a) providing a self wetting towel including a sheet of absorbent material, said sheet of absorbent material including a plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules therein;

(b) wiping said surface thereby disintegrating said liquid containing micro-capsules and releasing the liquid therefrom.

40. The method of claim 39, wherein said sheet of absorbent material includes a non-woven material.

41. The method of claim 40, wherein said non- woven material is selected from the group consisting of a natural material and a synthetic polymer.

42. The method of claim 39, wherein said sheet of absorbent material includes a paper material.

43. The method of claim 39, wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and therefore release said liquid contained therein upon application of an external force or energy.

44. The method of claim 39, wherein said external force or energy is selected from the group consisting of pressure, friction. UV radiation and heat.

45. The method of claim 39. wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and therefore release said liquid contained therein upon exposure to a predefined temperature.

46. The method of claim 45, wherein said a predefined temperature is above 30 degrees centigrade.

47. The method of claim 43, wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules disintegrate and therefore release said liquid contained therein upon exposure to ultraviolet light.

48. The method of claim 39, wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules are adhered to said sheet of absorbent material with an adhesive.

49. The method of claim 39, wherein said disintegratable micro-capsules are embedded within said sheet of absorbent material.

50. The method of claim 39, wherein said liquid includes at least one substance selected from the group consisting of water, an organic solvent, a cleansing agent, a salt, a colorant, an odorant, an antiseptic material, a chelating agent, a vitamin, a medicament and a plant extract.

51. The method of claim 39, wherein:

(b) said cleansing agent is independently selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate, deoxycholate and triton X-100;

(c) said salt is independently selected from the group consisting of a Sodium containing salt, a Potassium containing salt and a Magnesium containing salt; (d) said colorant is independently selected from the group consisting of a pink colorant, a green colorant and a blue colorant;

(e) said odorant is independently selected from the group consisting of floral scent, lemon scent and pine scent;

(f) said antiseptic material is independently selected from the group consisting of alcohol and sodium hypochlorite;(g) said chelating agent is independently selected from the group consisting of EDTA and EGTA;

(h) said vitamin is independently selected from the group consisting of Vitamin A, B Vitamins. Vitamin C. Vitamin D nd Vitamin E; (i) said medicament is independently selected from the group consisting of antihistamines, steroid hormones, antibiotics and local anesthetics; and (j) said plant extract is independently selected from the group consisting of aloevera extract, balsam extract and rosemary extract.

52. The method of claim 39, wherein said sheet of absorbent material fijrther includes at least one substance dissolvable in said liquid incorporated therein, said at least one substance dissolvable in said liquid at least partially dissolves in said liquid when at least some of said plurality of disintegratable liquid containing micro-capsules disintegrate and release said liquid.

53. The method of claim 39, wherein the towel is selected from the group consisting of a self wetting toilette paper, a self wetting tissue, and a self wetting napkin.