Patent ID: 6790819
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
A method for restoring and/or rejuvenating color of a worn, faded color fabric, wherein the color benefit can be detected after the treated fabric is washed one time, and wherein said method comprises applying an effective amount of an aqueous fabric color care composition comprising a fabric color care active to said fabric using a spray dispenser, wherein said fabric color care active is selected from the group consisting of:(A) water soluble and/or water dispersible cationic polymer, substituted materials thereof, derivatised materials thereof, and mixtures thereof; (B) water dispersible reactive silicone, and mixtures thereof; and (C) mixtures thereof; and wherein the color restoration and/or rejuvenation is characterized by the ability of said active to change the properties of a worn, faded black cotton (chino) twill test fabric, said changes in properties comprising:(a) a percentage reflectance reduction &Dgr;R of at least about 3%; and (b) a percentage pill number reduction &Dgr;P of at least about 10%.