WO2004106478A1

WO2004106478A1 - Composition for the dressing of textiles

Info

Publication number: WO2004106478A1
Application number: PCT/AT2003/000216
Authority: WO
Inventors: Manja Kathrin KÖNIG
Original assignee: Prikoszovits, Felix
Priority date: 2003-05-27
Filing date: 2003-07-29
Publication date: 2004-12-09
Also published as: EP1641906B1; PT1641906E; EP1641906A1; DE20320303U1; AT412286B; DE50309179D1; ATA8182003A; CY1107935T1; ES2302933T3; AU2003304155A1; ATE386150T1

Abstract

The invention relates to a composition for the dressing of textiles, for reducing the formation of creases during and after cleaning and for crease recovery, comprising one or more plant oils and one or more emulsifiers. The invention further relates to a method for the dressing of textiles, characterised in that the textiles are cleaned and/or the dressing of a composition comprising one or more plant oils and one or more emulsifiers is applied to the textiles which are subsequently dried.

Description

Composition for finishing textiles

The invention relates to a composition for finishing textiles and a method for finishing textiles to reduce the formation of creases during and after their cleaning and for the recovery of creases in textiles.

Textile fabrics, for example made of rayon, rayon, cotton and their blends with synthetic fibers, tend to crease or wrinkle, since the individual fibers prevent permanent bending, kinking, pressing and squeezing across the grain - as is the case, for example, with the washing process or with frequent use Wearing clothes is the case - are sensitive.

Compositions for finishing textiles - also known as textile auxiliaries - have hitherto been known to facilitate textile care, for example after cleaning, ie finished goods care. These so-called crease-resistant finishes promise to enable iron-free use (wearing) of the textiles after they have been cleaned. Such are contained in fabric softeners, such as the fabric softener the Lenor brand "light Lenor ironing" which is added to the rinse cycle of a washing machine are also so-called "ironing aids" available on the market, which after cleaning ^'the wash to the fabric. - by sprayed directly onto the laundry or added to the ironing water. However, these known products only show the desired effect to a minimum of a crease-free or wrinkle-free wash.

The composition of such crease-resistant equipment is mainly synthetic, but this is of concern with regard to environmental compatibility and biodegradability. In addition, the problem often arises with synthetic substances that when using such equipment for garments, allergic reactions can be caused in the clothing wearer and the crease-resistant finish is therefore unsuitable for numerous textiles.

It is therefore on the one hand the object of the invention to provide a composition of such a textile finish, which achieves a high effect with regard to wrinkle-free or non-ironing of textiles, and mostly natural substances can be produced.

On the other hand, it is an object of the invention to provide a method with which textiles can be obtained in a simple and wrinkle-free or non-ironing manner after cleaning and without costly procedural expenditure.

According to the invention, the term “cleaning” relates to all processes that are usually carried out for cleaning textiles, such as washing textiles in the washing machine, hand washing or even just washing the laundry or chemical cleaning.

Furthermore, the term “crease recovery” is understood in the context of the present invention in such a way that creases or wrinkles are almost completely removed from dry or even moist, not necessarily cleaned, textiles.

For the sake of completeness, it should be noted that a number of textiles are referred to below. Of course, the present invention can also be used for only one piece of textile.

The first-mentioned object is achieved according to the invention in that the composition comprises one or more vegetable oils and one or more emulsifiers. These constituents are preferably diluted with water, a W / O emulsion preferably being present. The advantages of this composition are not only its inexpensive individual components and the ease of manufacture, but also the good environmental compatibility due to its biodegradability. In addition, it is bacterially harmless, which means that no allergic reactions are triggered in humans or animals.

With regard to the interfacial activity of the emulsifiers, it is advantageous if the emulsifiers are one or more surfactants.

These are preferably selected from the group of anionic and / or cationic surfactants. Both types of surfactants are advantageously used. In this case, they are preferably in a mixing ratio of preferably 50:50 M / M, since the anionic surfactants favor the reduction of the interfacial tension and the cationic surfactants are well suited as plasticizers.

With regard to the vegetable oil or oils, it is advantageous if they are oils from pulp fat, such as play avocado oil, olive oil, palm oil and the like, and mixtures thereof.

It can also be favorable if the vegetable oil (s) are oils from seed and / or kernel fats, such as palm kernel oil, rapeseed oil, linseed oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, coriander oil, castor oil, poppy seed oil, cocoa oil, Coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil, wheat germ oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, almond oil, macadamia nut oil, evening primrose oil, apricot kernel oil, hazelnut oil, jojoba oil, canola oil and the like, and mixtures thereof.

It is also possible for the vegetable oil (s) to be oils from plant extracts, such as, for example, from aloe vera, wild rose, St. John's wort, evening primrose, basil, arnica, calendula and the like, and also mixtures thereof.

According to a further feature of the invention, the composition comprises fatty alcohols. If the majority of cationic surfactants are present as emulsifiers, fatty alcohols, which are known to be the building blocks and starting materials of the anionic surfactants, serve as an effective supplement. If a mixture of anionic and cationic surfactants is used, additionally added fatty alcohols are a suitable enrichment.

It is also favorable if the composition comprises quaternary ammonium compounds. So-called esterquats, for example, count as effective substances. Their property as cationic care substances is particularly advantageous if anionic surfactants are mainly used as emulsifiers for the composition. For example, it is conceivable that an O / W emulsion of fatty alcohols, emulsifiers and quaternary ammonium compounds in water is added to the composition.

With regard to the longevity and shelf life of the composition, in particular to prevent rancidity and mold formation, it is advantageous if the composition comprises stabilizers, such as antioxidants. Here, for example, phenols, ascorbic, lactic, citric or tartaric acid and their salts and the like can be used.

In order to keep the vegetable oils or any other constituents, such as, for example, fragrances / flavorings, from staining the textiles, it is advantageous if the composition comprises bleaching agents, for example peroxides, perborates and the like. So it is possible to get unwanted Avoid color reactions and / or coloring when using the composition, such as light or white textiles.

In return, it may also be desirable to intensify the coloring of the textiles. It is therefore advantageous if the composition contains dyes. In this way, the composition can be provided with a dark dye, for example in order to avoid washing out the dark textile color and to refresh the textiles with color.

For a pleasant smell, it is favorable if the composition comprises fragrances and / or flavorings. These can be synthetic. For example, some fabric softeners contain fragrances and / or aromas. So it is conceivable to add a fabric softener to the composition of the equipment. However, the fragrances and / or aromas on a natural basis are preferred.

The object of the invention with regard to the provision of a method for finishing textiles to reduce the formation of creases during and after their cleaning and for the recovery of creases is achieved in that the textiles are cleaned and / or the finishing with the composition according to the invention is applied to the textiles and the textiles then be dried. The stated composition of the equipment for textiles can condition the textile fibers in such a way that ironing the textile is no longer practically necessary or is no longer necessary. The textiles do not necessarily have to be cleaned in order to achieve the desired effect, but the equipment can be easily applied to crumpled textiles and dried. The process is very simple in concept and no costly expenses are required.

It is advantageous to dilute the finish with water before applying it to the textiles. The vegetable oil or the vegetable oils and the emulsifier (s) are preferably present in a W / O emulsion.

According to one feature of the invention, application to the textiles can be carried out by spraying, with diluted equipment preferably being used here. The dilution factor can be varied as required. As an alternative to spraying on, the textiles can be rinsed with the equipment. The equipment can be used as a concentrate - i.e. undiluted - but is preferably diluted.

The invention is explained in more detail below with the aid of examples.

Example 1:

15 ml of coconut oil with 15 ml of surfactant concentrate from anionic and cationic surfactants (in a ratio of 50:50) are emulsified in 1 liter of water. This composition is poured into the fabric softener compartment of a Bosch Exclusive brand washing machine, type Max Komfort WFR 140 A and a conventional detergent on the market - here Ariel brand (Ariel Kompakt) in powder form - is placed in the washing machine compartment of the washing machine. Colored laundry with strong creases or creases and a medium degree of soiling is washed in the normal wash cycle (40 ° C to 60 ° C). After the wash, rinse and spin cycle, the colored laundry is removed from the washing machine. According to visual assessment, no noticeably strong creases or wrinkles can be observed even when the laundry is wet. Weak creases or folds are visible in places. After the laundry has completely dried on the line, almost no creases or creases are visible.

Example 2:

20 ml coconut oil, 25 ml surfactant concentrate from anionic and cationic surfactants (in a ratio of 50:50) and a walnut-sized amount of hair foam, product "Fructis" of the Laboratoire Garnier brand, are emulsified in 1 liter of water. This emulsion is placed in the fabric softener compartment a washing machine of the Miele brand, type Automatic W 751, into the compartment for the normal wash cycle, a conventional detergent on the marrow, in this case F 4 for white laundry (in powder form), is put in. Heavily crumpled and soiled curtains, Bed linen and towels go through the cooking-washing cycle (60 ° to 90 ° C.) After the washing, rinsing and spinning cycle, the textiles are removed from the machine and visually assessed for creases or wrinkles when wet crease or wrinkles appear only in a few places. The textiles are then dried in a Miele machine dryer, type Novotronic T 565 C. When completely dry, the textiles are almost wrinkle-free or wrinkle-free.

3rd example:

30 ml of avocado oil with 50 ml of surfactant concentrate composed of anionic and cationic surfactants (in a ratio of 50:50) are emulsified in 1 liter of water. The emulsion is poured into the fabric softener compartment of a Bosch Exclusiv washing machine, type Max Komfort WFR140A, with a few drops of fabric softener. The textiles to be treated, delicates, are washed in a cold wash (30 ° C) with a detergent, in this case liquid soft soap. After the wash, rinse and spin cycle (gentle wash cycle), the delicate laundry is visually assessed for creases or wrinkles. Almost no creases are visible.

4. Example:

40 ml of linseed oil with 65 ml of surfactant concentrate made from anionic and cationic surfactants (in a ratio of 50:50) and a walnut-sized amount of hair foam (hair balm) from the L'Oreal brand are emulsified in 1 liter of water. This emulsion is added to the rinse water for hand washing delicates. The textiles are washed in it by hand. After that, there are almost no creases or wrinkles.

5th example:

15 ml of oil from aloe vera with 30 ml of surfactant concentrate from anionic and cationic surfactants (in a ratio of 50:50) are emulsified in 1 liter of water. The emulsion is sprayed with a spray container onto dry, crumpled white and colored laundry, trousers and blouses, jackets made of linen and cotton, as well as mixed fabrics, - evenly distributed. From an optical assessment, it can be clearly seen that the recovery of the textile fibers begins and that the textiles are almost wrinkle-free or wrinkle-free after the emulsion has completely dried.

For the examples it should be mentioned that as vegetable oils So-called base oils from the pharmacy or health food store available on the market have been used. These oils can be refined oils, non-refined oils are preferred.

Regarding the quantities, it should also be noted that the best results were observed with the same mixing ratio between vegetable oil (s) and emulsifiers. Good results could also be achieved with such a varied ratio in which oil: emulsifier 1: 2 was used. In the course of the tests, it was found that an oil content of the vegetable oil (s) of 15 ml is effective with regard to non-ironing. No such good results were observed when using smaller amounts. It was also found that an emulsifier content of 15 ml oil of more than 80 ml does not provide favorable results.

With regard to the quantitative ratios of the anionic to cationic surfactants, it should be noted that the experiments have shown that the ratio of 50:50 can also vary. For example, it is possible to use a 40:60, 30:70 or 60:40, 70:30 ratio of anionic to cationic surfactants.

The results have shown that the addition of hair balm, whether in liquid form or in the form of a foam, results in a particularly good crease recovery of the textiles.

All ratios are M / M.

Claims

claims:

1. Composition for finishing textiles to reduce the formation of creases during and after their cleaning and for creasing recovery, characterized in that it comprises one or more vegetable oils and one or more emulsifiers.

2. Composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the emulsifier or emulsifiers are one or more surfactants.

3. Composition according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the surfactant or surfactants is selected from the group of anionic and / or cationic surfactants.

4. Composition according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the vegetable oil or oils are oils from pulp fats, such as avocado oil, olive oil, palm oil and the like, and mixtures thereof.

5. Composition according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the vegetable oil or oils from seed and / or core fats, such as palm kernel oil, rapeseed oil, linseed oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, coriander oil, castor oil, poppy seed oil, cocoa oil, coconut oil, Pumpkin seed oil, wheat germ oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, almond oil, macadamia nut oil, apricot kernel oil, hazelnut oil, jojoba oil, canola oil and the like, and mixtures thereof.

6. Composition according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the vegetable oil or oils are oils from plant extracts, such as from aloe vera, wild rose, St. John's wort, evening primrose, basil, arnica, calendula and the like, and mixtures thereof.

7. Composition according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that fatty alcohols are included.

8. Composition according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that quaternary ammonium compounds are contained.

9. The composition according to claim 1 to 8, characterized in that one or more stabilizers, such as antioxidants, are included.

10. Composition according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that bleaching agents, such as peroxides, are included.

11. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that dyes are included.

12. Composition according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that fragrances and / or flavorings are included.

13. A method of finishing textiles to reduce the formation of creases during and after their cleaning and for creasing recovery, characterized in that the textiles are cleaned and / or the finishing is applied to the textiles with a composition comprising one or more vegetable oils and one or more emulsifiers and the textiles are then dried.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the finish is diluted with water before being applied to the textiles.

15. The method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the finish is applied by spraying onto the textiles.

16. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the textiles are rinsed with the equipment.