Patent ID: 6673119
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: C08K,D06M,Y10T

Abstract:
A hydrolizable polymer-containing textile article that has been chemically modified by branched chain amine selected from the group consisting of Isodecyloxypropyl-1,3-diaminopropane, Isododecyloxypropyl-1,3-diaminopropane and Isotridecyloxypropyl-1,3-diaminopropane to achieve improved pilling resistance,wherein the hydrolizable polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyester, wool, polylactic acid, and combinations thereof; wherein the textile article is selected from the group consisting of fibers, yarns, fabrics, films, and combinations thereof; wherein strength of the textile article is reduced by chemical modification; and wherein the textile article is a fabric and said fabric achieves at least approximately 50 pounds, but not more than approximately 90 pounds.