Patent ID: 6584668
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: A01N,D06M,Y10T

Abstract:
A process for producing a treated substrate comprisinga finish comprising compounds selected from the group consisting of metal particle-containing compounds, metal ion-containing compounds, metal-ion generating compounds, and any combinations thereof, and a substrate selected from the group consisting of a yarn, a fabric comprised of individual fibers, and a film; wherein said finish is adhered to at least one portion of the surface of said substrate through the aid of at least one binder compound; wherein said at least one portion of said treated substrate retains at least about 50% of said adhered to finish after 10 washes as performed in accordance with the wash procedure of AATCC Test Method 130-1981; wherein said treated substrate is electrically non-conductive; wherein if said metal is zinc, then said at least one binder compound is comprised of both at least one hydrophilic binder compound and at least one hydrophobic binder compound which are present adhering said zinc compound to said substrate; and wherein said finish exhibits antimicrobial properties; said process comprising the steps of a) providing said substrate; b) providing said finish; c) applying said finish to at least a portion of said substrate; and d) covering at least a portion of the treated substrate portion of step â€œcâ€  with said at least one binder compound.