Abstract:
A launderable dust control mat having antimicrobial properties is provided. The mat includes a pile fiber upper surface and a rubber backing surface. Metal based antimicrobial agent, are disposed within both the fiber forming the upper surface and the rubber forming the backing surface thereby providing antimicrobial character to the mat as a whole.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a process for increasing the stain resistance of an acid dyeable nylon filament or staple fiber, especially in the form of a textile or floor covering article such as a carpet. The invention involves the addition of a stain blocker to the dye bath through which the textile article is passed. The stain blocker contains phenolic groups and is free of sulfonic and carboxylic groups. After the dyeing process, the carpet is subjected to sequential heat treatments.
Abstract:
A carpet backing, such as a primary carpet backing is a composite material comprising a woven fabric mechanically coupled to a bonded non-woven fabric. The woven fabric component may include monofilament warp yarns and monofilament fill yarns. The yarns may be woven using a plain weave. The bonded non-woven fabric component comprises synthetic fibers. The carpet backing combines the dimensional stability of non-woven fabric backings and the healability of woven fabric backings.
Abstract:
A carpet backing, such as a primary carpet backing, is a composite material comprising a woven fabric mechanically coupled to a non-woven fabric. The woven fabric component may include monofilament warp yarns and monofilament fill yarns. The yarns may be woven using a plain weave. The non-woven fabric component comprises synthetic fibers. The carpet backing combines the dimensional stability of non-woven fabric backings and the healability of woven fabric backings.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a floor mat primarily for use in an outdoor environment wherein the mat includes a tufted carpet solely comprised of nylon monofilament fibers. Furthermore, this mat comprises a foam rubber backing which possesses a high level of ozone resistance and simultaneously will not appreciably stain a handler's skin or a floor's surface with carbon particles. The utilization of all monofilament nylon fibers provides for the extreme effective removal of moisture, dirt, and debris from the footwear of pedestrians and also permits easy cleaning and effective drying of the overall article. The utilization of a foam rubber backing also allows for heavy duty industrial-scale laundering in such standard washing machines without appreciably damaging either the washing machines or inventive floor mats themselves.
Abstract:
A sculpted launderable dust control mat is provided. The dust control mat includes a pile fiber upper surface and a rubber backing disposed beneath the pile fiber upper surface. The pile fiber upper surface is formed of solution dyed nylon yarns which have under gone selective sculpting through controlled exposure to a fiber degrading composition.
Abstract:
An auxiliary molded floor mat is produced to fit the carpeted floor compartment area of a van, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle or other vehicle having a floor which is substantially flat and even with a door sill. The floor mat is a one piece composite of a tufted carpet layer, a thermoplastic mid-layer and a non-slip substrate bottom layer. The floor mat has a flat base with raised walls near each of its outside edges which form a tray-like central area. At least one of the raised walls is double walled with a substantially horizontally extending floor engaging peripheral lip. Molding of the composite imparts a desired contoured shape which neatly fits the vehicle's floor compartment area without substantial folds or wrinkles. The tray-like central area of the floor mat catches debris. It is readily cleaned simply by removing the full mat from the vehicle.
Abstract:
A composition comprising: (a) a naturally occurring or synthetic latex; and (b) a thickening agent comprising one or more polysaccharides; wherein said thickening agent is present in an amount of between about 0.01 to about 15 parts per 100 parts of polymer in said naturally occurring or synthetic latex and wherein said polysaccharide does not solely comprise a starch or cellulose derivative.
Abstract:
A method of making a dyed nylon walk-off mat having improved washfastness includes dyeing nylon yarn, or a tufted nylon mat, in a fiber reactive dye solution having a pH in the range of about 0.5 to about 2.5. The yarn is then heated, such as by steam, at a temperature above 200.degree. F., after which the yarn is treated with an alkaline solution followed by a heat treatment. A backing, such as of rubber or vinyl, is applied to the mat at an elevated temperature. The application of the backing at elevated temperature, and the heat treatment subsequent to application of the alkaline solution, may be performed simultaneously.
Abstract:
This invention relates to methods for making a carpet having a secondary backing which is substantially impervious to liquids. The methods involve applying a repellent finish onto the secondary backing material and drying the finish. The finish may be applied as foam to the secondary backing, against the force of gravity, by means of a press roll. This invention also includes the resultant carpets prepared from these methods.