The invention relates to copolymers comprising or consisting of, preferably consisting of three components:

component a) having at least one biuret or isocyanurate substructure,
component b) selected from polysiloxanes and polyhydrocarbons, preferably polysiloxanes,
component c) comprising a hydrocarbon which is different from component b) and has at least 6 carbon atoms and not more than 3 heteroatoms selected from the group of N, 0, S,
where component b) is joined to 2 different or identical components a) via at least two positions; and to the preparation and use thereof for finishing of fabrics.

Provided is a fabric that has excellent stain resistance and excellent flame retardancy and that is less likely to generate water spots and is less likely to cause pieces thereof to attach to each other, and a method of manufacturing the fabric. The fabric according to the present invention is a polyester fabric impregnated with a fluorinated water-and-oil repellent agent and includes a coating layer on one surface thereof, the coating layer containing a fluorinated water-and-oil repellent agent, an organic phosphorus flame retardant having a solubility in water at 20 C. of 4% or less, and an acrylic resin having a glass-transition temperature of 43 C. to 20 C.

Composition, comprising a first component (I) comprising a polyacrylate (A1) and a wax (B), and a second component (II) comprising a polyacrylate (A2), wherein polyacrylate (A1) comprises moieties derived from (meth)acrylic acid ester monomers (M1) and (M2), and optionally (M3),
CH.sub.2CR.sup.3COOR.sup.1(M1)
CH.sub.2CR.sup.3COOR.sup.2(M2)
CH.sub.2CR.sup.3XR.sup.4;(M3) wherein R.sup.1 is the alcohol moiety in monomer (M1) containing from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is the alcohol moiety in monomer (M2) containing from 9 to 40 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is H, CH.sub.3, or C.sub.2H.sub.5; X is COO or CONH; R.sup.4 is glycidyl or CH.sub.2(CH.sub.2).sub.nOR.sup.5, wherein n is an integer in the range of from 1-10 and R.sup.5 is H or a residue containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and polyacrylate (A2) is a fluorine-containing polyacrylate; wherein the composition is based on water and/or an organic solvent.

The present invention relates to a coating composition with 10 to 100% by weight of a non-fluorinated compound mixture, which comprises at least one compound b and at least one compound a, c, or d: a) alkali metal salt of poly(meth)acrylic acid, alkali metal salt of poly(meth)acrylic acid copolymer, ammonium compound or amine salt of poly(meth)acrylic acid, ammonium compound or amine salt of poly(meth)acrylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof; b) silicone polyether, alkali metal salt of silicone polyether carboxylate, ammonium compound or amine salt of silicone polyether carboxylate, or mixtures thereof; c) salt of hydrolyzed -olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer, salt of esterified -olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer, -olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer amic acid resin or salt thereof, or mixtures thereof; or d) polycarboxylate calcium sequestrants or mixtures thereof. Such coatings exhibit improved soil and stain cleaning performance.

Provided are an apparatus for modifying textile products and leather products and a method for modifying textile products and leather products suitable for modifying textile products and leather products. The apparatus for modifying textile products and leather products includes a storage tub having an internal space that stores the textile products and/or the leather products, and a spray section that sprays a processing liquid containing a functional substance along with a gas toward the textile products and/or the leather products in the internal space of the storage tub, and the spray section includes a two-fluid nozzle.

A composition for the treatment of fiber, yarn and fabrics, said composition comprising at least one highly dispersible clay nanoparticle component, at least one silicone polymer component; and water. Also provided is fiber surface treated with these compositions as well as articles including yarns, fabrics and carpets of the surface treated fiber.

The present invention relates to an improved emulsified composition comprising a) one or more amino functional siloxanes of the formula I b) one or more hydrolysable alkyl silans of the formula II c) an acid d) water e) a defoamer f) a coalescent agent and optionally one or more of a preservative, co-emulsifier, catalyst, rheology modifier, fatty acid, oil and/or wax,
the process of preparing it and the application method of enhancing the water repellence of an inorganic, organic or fiber based materials and/or enhancing the said materials ability to repel water soluble dirt, as well as an apparatus for use in said method.

A combination is provided that is used as a self-healing cutting board or a storage container. Both comprise a natural fabric and a formulation. The formulation infuses the natural fabric. The formulation comprises a natural wax, which is preferably bees wax and Damar resin, and has a melting point of about 70 C to about 80 C. The cutting board can be rejuvenated by heating. Both the board and the storage containers are anti-microbial, non-skid, water resistant, re-useable and compostable.

Compositions comprising a liquid and fumed silica may be applied to fabric and other textile materials as a sealant, e.g., to protect against damage or deterioration. The composition may comprise liquid droplets at least partially or completely surrounded by fumed silica. The liquid may comprise water and one or more polymers, such as a fluorocopolymer and a functionalized anionic polymer.

In one aspect, a composition for treating fibers comprises an acidic aqueous or aqueous-based continuous phase and a liquid repellent phase comprising a dendrimer component and/or non-dendrimer alkyl urethane. The treatment composition, for example, can have pH of 2.5 to 6.5. In some embodiments, carboxylic acid is employed in the treatment composition for providing the acidic character of the aqueous or aqueous-based continuous phase. Moreover, the treatment composition can further comprise at least one of an acid stain resist component and soil release component. In some embodiments, fibers treated with compositions described herein exhibit ionic character.