Patent ID: 8629070
Filing Date: 2014-01-14
Classification: B08B,D06M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A textile fabric having a self cleaning and water repellent surface, comprising: A) at least one synthetic and/or natural textile base material A having a weave and B) an artificial, at least partly hydrophobic surface having elevations and depressions comprising particles bonded to the base material A without adhesives, resins or coatings, wherein the surface is obtained by: treating the base material A with a bath comprising at least one solvent for the textile base material and the particles, and removing the solvent to leave at least a portion of the particles bonded to the surface of the base material A, without the weave being destroyed, the particles are not dissolved in the solvent for the textile base material, and the natural textile base material A comprises parts selected from the group consisting of animal hair, silk, a material of mineral origin and a blend of natural and artificial materials.