Textile process and product
A method for treating textile fabrics is described in which there is applied to a fabric a first treatment composition comprising a fluorochemical textile treating agent. A second treatment composition is applied to one side of the fabric such that a layer of the second treatment composition is formed on that side subsequent to a drying step. A polymeric film is then adhered to the formed layer. The process and the resulting product are characterized in that no formaldehyde of formaldehydic compounds are used in the treatment compositions or the film, and a formaldehyde scavenger is included in at least one of the treatment compositions. The resulting fabric is environmentally friendly and exhibits a high degree of soil and water resistance without sacrificing aesthetic qualities.
1. A method for treating a fabric comprising the steps of:
coating the fabric with a first treatment composition, said first treatment composition having at least one fluorochemical textile treating agent;
applying to at least one side of said fabric a second treatment composition, said second treatment composition having a water-based binder, the latex being applied to said fabric in such an amount as to create a binder layer on at least one side of said fabric subsequent to drying said latex; and,
applying to at least one of said binder layers at least one polymeric film, said polymeric film selected so as to render the finally treated fabric substantially completely water resistant.
2. The method according to claim 1 wherein said at least one polymeric film is a urethane film.