A composite laundry additive made of composite particles. The composite particles comprising: a carrier component comprising one or more different inorganic support particles, wherein at least one of the inorganic support particles is a pigment particle; and a silver component comprising a silver metal or silver salt disposed on one or more of the inorganic support particles.

The present invention provides methods for chemically embossing and debossing fabric. A composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol is applied to fabric in the shape of a design, and the fabric is dried. Upon the fabric drying, the surface of the fabric is embossed and/or debossed in the shape of the design. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol that is at least about 90% hydrolyzed. A kit for embossing and/or debossing fabric includes a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container, and one or more applicators.

The present invention provides methods for chemically embossing and debossing fabric. A composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol is applied to fabric in the shape of a design, and the fabric is dried. Upon the fabric drying, the surface of the fabric is embossed and/or debossed in the shape of the design. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol that is at least about 90% hydrolyzed. A kit for embossing and/or debossing fabric includes a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container, and one or more applicators.

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a heating sheet, the method comprising the steps of: a) weaving a weft including a carbon-coated weft W1 and a normal weft W2 and a warp including a metal wire into a fabric; b) cutting the woven fabric and connecting a power supply line to an electrode lead part by using, as the electrode lead part, a portion where the metal wire is located at the end of the cut fabric; and c) shielding the entire sheet-type fabric including the fabric and the power supply line by coating the same with an outer sheath, wherein, in step a), the carbon-coated weft W1 and the normal weft W2 satisfy formula 1 below:

0.2d.sub.1/d.sub.20.8[Formula 1]

[In formula 1, d.sub.1 is the denier of the carbon-coated weft W1 and d.sub.2 is the denier of the normal weft W2.]

Provided are articles having a substrate and a polymer matrix. The polymer matrix includes a hydrogen peroxide releasing compound dispersed within the polymer matrix. The polymer matrix is provided on a surface of the substrate. Also provided are methods of forming the articles of the disclosure and kits for preparing the articles of the disclosure.

A flame-retardant composition has a plurality of particles with at least one porosity therein, a flame retardant gas occupying the porosity, and a matrix material in which said particles are dispersed. A sealant applied to at least a portion of the particles, wherein the sealant substantially prevents the gas from escaping the porosities. The matrix is a flame-retardant composition adapted to be applied to various surfaces. The matrix may also function as the sealant. The sealant is formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of water or flame or other selected conditions. The sealant may be a polymer material. This solves the problem of applying flame-retardant qualities to various surfaces.

A flame-retardant composition has a plurality of particles with at least one porosity therein, a flame retardant gas occupying the porosity, and a matrix material in which said particles are dispersed. A sealant applied to at least a portion of the particles, wherein the sealant substantially prevents the gas from escaping the porosities. The matrix is a flame-retardant composition adapted to be applied to various surfaces. The matrix may also function as the sealant. The sealant is formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of water or flame or other selected conditions. The sealant may be a polymer material. This solves the problem of applying flame-retardant qualities to various surfaces.

A flame-retardant composition has a plurality of particles with at least one porosity therein, a flame retardant gas occupying the porosity, and a matrix material in which said particles are dispersed. A sealant applied to at least a portion of the particles, wherein the sealant substantially prevents the gas from escaping the porosities. The matrix is a flame-retardant composition adapted to be applied to various surfaces. The matrix may also function as the sealant. The sealant is formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of water or flame or other selected conditions. The sealant may be a polymer material. This solves the problem of applying flame-retardant qualities to various surfaces.

The present invention relates to the use of a structural polypeptide for treating or finishing textiles. Specifically, said treating or finishing includes improving or maintaining the properties of textiles such as their optics or introducing properties to textiles. Said treating or finishing also includes restoring textiles.

The present invention relates to the use of a structural polypeptide for treating or finishing textiles. Specifically, said treating or finishing includes improving or maintaining the properties of textiles such as their optics or introducing properties to textiles. Said treating or finishing also includes restoring textiles.