The present invention aims to provide cellulose fibers covered by inorganic particles on the fiber surface. According to the present invention, complexes of a cellulose fiber and inorganic particles wherein 15% or more of the surface of the cellulose fiber is covered by the inorganic particles can be obtained.

A solid, particulate composition having at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one rheology modifier, wherein the carrier material is a water-containing salt (hydrate) whose water vapor partial pressure at a specific temperature in the range from 30 to 100° C. corresponds to the H.sub.2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of this salt, such that the salt melts at this temperature in its own crystal water. The invention further relates to processes for producing the solid composition, and to a washing or cleaning product including the solid composition. In addition, the present invention also relates to the use of a washing or cleaning product of this kind for cleaning of textiles or hard surfaces, and corresponding methods of cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using a washing or cleaning product of this kind.

A solid, particulate composition having at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one water-miscible organic solvent, wherein the carrier material is a water-containing salt (hydrate) whose water vapor partial pressure at a specific temperature in the range from 30 to 100° C. corresponds to the H.sub.2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of this salt, such that the salt melts at this temperature in its own crystal water. The invention further relates to processes for producing the solid composition, and to a washing or cleaning product including the solid composition. In addition, the present invention also relates to the use of a washing or cleaning product of this kind for cleaning of textiles or hard surfaces, and corresponding methods of cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using a washing or cleaning product of this kind.

An article may include a material having a surface containing at least one zinc oxide and/or salt, and at least one antioxidant. A method of using a mixture including at least one zinc oxide and/or salt, and at least one antioxidant, as bacteriostatic agent may include: applying the mixture to a surface of an article.

A composition with antimicrobial properties for impregnation of staple fibers and filaments comprising: titanium dioxide; a salt comprising silver and phosphate ions; copper oxide; and a mixed oxidation state silver oxide. A masterbatch formulation which includes the composition defined above is also taught as is a method for producing polymer filaments using the masterbatches. A material having wound healing properties and a material having beneficial cosmetic properties are taught, the materials comprising a polymer having incorporated therein the composition described above.

A composition with antimicrobial properties for impregnation of staple fibers and filaments comprising: titanium dioxide; a salt comprising silver and phosphate ions; copper oxide; and a mixed oxidation state silver oxide. A masterbatch formulation which includes the composition defined above is also taught as is a method for producing polymer filaments using the masterbatches. A material having wound healing properties and a material having beneficial cosmetic properties are taught, the materials comprising a polymer having incorporated therein the composition described above.

Temperature management bedding systems for mattresses and quilt panels generally include a trilayer of active components including a phase change material applied to a top surface of a flexible substrate thereof, a fire retardant layer underlying the flexible substrate including hydrophilic rayon fibers treated with ammonium polyphosphate; and a vertically oriented fiber batting layer underlying the first retardant layer including an elastomeric binder. The temperature management bedding systems provide heat control and mass transfer of moisture from the bedding surface.

Temperature management bedding systems for mattresses and quilt panels generally include a trilayer of active components including a phase change material applied to a top surface of a flexible substrate thereof, a fire retardant layer underlying the flexible substrate including hydrophilic rayon fibers treated with ammonium polyphosphate; and a vertically oriented fiber batting layer underlying the first retardant layer including an elastomeric binder. The temperature management bedding systems provide heat control and mass transfer of moisture from the bedding surface.

Provided are an artificial cornea having sufficient strength and optical properties, in which deviation or infection of the artificial cornea is restrained, and a method for manufacturing the artificial cornea. According to the present invention, the method for manufacturing the artificial cornea includes a nonwoven fabric preparation step of preparing a nonwoven fabric formed therein with a through-hole, and a gel arrangement step of arranging an aqueous polymer gel to cover the through-hole.

Provided are an artificial cornea having sufficient strength and optical properties, in which deviation or infection of the artificial cornea is restrained, and a method for manufacturing the artificial cornea. According to the present invention, the method for manufacturing the artificial cornea includes a nonwoven fabric preparation step of preparing a nonwoven fabric formed therein with a through-hole, and a gel arrangement step of arranging an aqueous polymer gel to cover the through-hole.