阅读说明：本技术 用于耐久的芯吸、软化和抗静电纺织品的制剂 (Formulations for durable wicking, softening and antistatic textiles ) 是由 S·李 B·P·艾尔瓦德 于 2020-04-27 设计创作，主要内容包括：用于赋予纺织品耐久的芯吸、软化和抗静电性质的化学制剂,其包含两性或甜菜碱表面活性剂和烷氧基硅烷。提供了用所述化学制剂处理纺织品的方法以及经处理的纺织品和由其制成的制品。(A chemical formulation for imparting durable wicking, softening and antistatic properties to textiles comprising an amphoteric or betaine surfactant and an alkoxysilane. Methods of treating textiles with the chemicals are provided, as well as treated textiles and articles made therefrom.)

1. A formulation for imparting durable wicking, softening, and antistatic properties, the formulation comprising:

a surfactant selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, betaine surfactants, and combinations thereof;

an alkoxysilane, and

and (3) a carrier.

2. The formulation of claim 1, wherein the alkoxysilane is selected from the group consisting of heneicosyl fluorododecyl trichlorosilane, heptadecyl fluorodecyl trichlorosilane, poly (tetrafluoroethylene), octadecyl trichlorosilane, methyltrimethoxysilane, nonafluorohexyl trimethoxysilane, vinyl triethoxysilane, ethyltrimethoxysilane, propyltrimethoxysilane, trifluoropropyltrimethoxysilane, 3- (2-aminoethyl) -aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, p-tolyltrimethoxysilane, cyanoethyltrimethoxysilane, aminopropyltriethoxysilane, aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, acetoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, phenyltrimethoxysilane, chloropropyltrimethoxysilane, mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane, glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, silane quaternary ammonium compounds, and combinations thereof.

3. The formulation of claim 2, wherein the alkoxysilane is a silane quaternary ammonium compound.

4. The formulation of claim 1, wherein the amphoteric or betaine surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkylhydroxysultaines comprising ethylhydroxysultaine, propylhydroxysultaine, butylhydroxysultaine, pentylhydroxysultaine, hexylhydroxysultaine, heptylhydroxysultaine, octylhydroxysultaine, nonhydroxysultaine, decylhydroxysulsultaine, undecylhydroxysultaine, dodecylhydroxysultaine, tetradecylhydroxysultaine, hexadecylhydroxysultaine, cocohydroxysultaine, or mixtures thereof; amidoalkyl hydroxysultaines comprising ethyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, propyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, butyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, pentyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, amido-propyl-hexyl hydroxysultaine, amido-propyl-heptyl hydroxysultaine, octyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, nonyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, decyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, undecyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, dodecyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, tetradecyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, or mixtures thereof, Cetyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, stearyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, hydroxysultaine-coco-amido-propyl, and combinations thereof.

5. The formulation of claim 1, wherein the amphoteric surfactant has the formula:

wherein

R₁= alkyl, and

G=SO₃ ^-or COO^-Wherein G carries a negatively charged sulfonate or carboxylate group.

6. The formulation of claim 1, wherein the alkoxysilane has the following chemical structure:

wherein

R₂、R₃、R₄And R₅Alkyl, alkoxy, aminoalkyl, quaternary ammonium alkyl or other functional alkyl groups.

7. The formulation of claim 1, wherein the formulation comprises the alkoxysilane in an amount ranging from 0.001% to 50% by weight of the formulation.

8. The formulation of claim 1, wherein the formulation comprises the amphoteric or betaine surfactant in an amount ranging from 0.001% to 50% by weight of the formulation.

9. The formulation of claim 1, wherein the carrier is water.

10. The formulation of claim 1, further comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of antimicrobials, rheology modifiers, pH adjusters, colorants, preservatives, extenders, defoamers, brighteners, flame retardants, softeners, brighteners, and combinations thereof.

11. The formulation of claim 1, wherein the pH adjusting agent is selected from the group consisting of an acetic acid solution, a citric acid solution, NaOH, an ammonia solution, and combinations thereof.

12. The formulation of claim 1, wherein the formulation has a pH ranging from 2 to 13.

13. The formulation of claim 10, wherein the antimicrobial agent is effective against a bacterium selected from the group consisting of staphylococcus aureus (s. aureus), o-sporus (m. oslorensis), escherichia coli (e. coli), klebsiella pneumoniae (k. pneumniae), and combinations thereof.

14. The formulation of claim 10, wherein the antimicrobial agent is selected from the group consisting of silver, triclosan, zinc pyrithione, metal salts and oxides, phenols, botanicals, halogens, peroxides, heterocyclic antimicrobial agents, other quaternary ammonium compounds, aldehydes, and combinations thereof.

15. A method of textile treatment, the method comprising:

applying a formulation to a textile, the formulation comprising:

a surfactant selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, betaine surfactants, and combinations thereof;

an alkoxysilane, and

and (3) a carrier.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the formulation is applied to the textile prior to applying the antimicrobial agent or during a wet finishing process in which the antimicrobial agent is applied.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein the method further comprises drying the textile at a temperature of 10 ℃ to 200 ℃.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein the alkoxysilane and the amphoteric or betaine surfactant are each added to the textile at a level of at or above 0.2% by weight based on the weight of the dry textile.

19. The process of claim 15, wherein the alkoxysilane is added at a level of at or above 0.2% by weight based on the weight of the dry textile.

20. The method of claim 15, wherein amphoteric or betaine surfactant is added at a level of at or above 0.5% by weight based on the weight of the dry textile.

21. The method of claim 15, wherein the alkoxysilane is selected from the group consisting of heneicosadodecyltrichlorosilane, heptadecafluorodecyltrichlorosilane, poly (tetrafluoroethylene), octadecyltrichlorosilane, methyltrimethoxysilane, nonafluorohexyltrimethoxysilane, vinyltriethoxysilane, ethyltrimethoxysilane, propyltrimethoxysilane, trifluoropropyltrimethoxysilane, 3- (2-aminoethyl) -aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, p-tolyltrimethoxysilane, cyanoethyltrimethoxysilane, aminopropyltriethoxysilane, aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, acetoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, phenyltrimethoxysilane, chloropropyltrimethoxysilane, mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane, glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, silane quaternary ammonium compounds, and combinations thereof.

22. The method of claim 15, wherein the alkoxysilane is a silane quaternary ammonium compound.

23. The method of claim 15, wherein the amphoteric or betaine surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkylhydroxysultaines comprising ethylhydroxysultaine, propylhydroxysultaine, butylhydroxysultaine, pentylhydroxysultaine, hexylhydroxysultaine, heptylhydroxysultaine, octylhydroxysultaine, nonhydroxysultaine, decylhydroxysulsultaine, undecylhydroxysultaine, dodecylhydroxysultaine, tetradecylhydroxysultaine, hexadecylhydroxysultaine, cocohydroxysultaine, or mixtures thereof; amidoalkyl hydroxysultaines comprising ethyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, propyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, butyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, pentyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, amido-propyl-hexyl hydroxysultaine, amido-propyl-heptyl hydroxysultaine, octyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, nonyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, decyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, undecyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, dodecyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, tetradecyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, or mixtures thereof, Cetyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, stearyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, hydroxysultaine-cocoamido-propyl, and combinations thereof.

24. The method of claim 15, wherein the amphoteric surfactant has the formula:

wherein

R₁= alkyl, and

G=SO₃ ^-or COO^-Wherein G carries a negatively charged sulfonate or carboxylate group.

25. The method of claim 15, wherein the alkoxysilane has the following chemical structure:

wherein

R₂、R₃、R₄And R₅Alkyl, alkoxy, aminoalkyl, quaternary ammonium alkyl or other functional alkyl groups.

26. The method of claim 15, wherein the formulation comprises the alkoxysilane in an amount ranging from 0.001% to 50% by weight of the formulation.

27. The method of claim 15, wherein the formulation comprises the amphoteric or betaine surfactant in an amount ranging from 0.001% -50% by weight of the formulation.

28. The method of claim 15, wherein the carrier is water.

29. The method of claim 15, further comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of antimicrobials, rheology modifiers, pH adjusters, colorants, preservatives, extenders, defoamers, brighteners, flame retardants, softeners, brighteners, and combinations thereof.

30. The method of claim 29, wherein the pH adjusting agent is selected from the group consisting of an acetic acid solution, a citric acid solution, NaOH, an ammonia solution, and combinations thereof.

31. The method of claim 15, wherein the formulation has a pH ranging from 2 to 13.

32. The method of claim 15, wherein the antimicrobial agent is effective against a bacterium selected from the group consisting of staphylococcus aureus, osloensis, escherichia coli, klebsiella pneumoniae, and combinations thereof.

33. The method of claim 29, wherein the antimicrobial agent is selected from the group consisting of silver, triclosan, zinc pyrithione, metal salts and oxides, phenols, botanicals, halogens, peroxides, heterocyclic antimicrobial agents, other quaternary ammonium compounds, aldehydes, and combinations thereof.

34. The method of claim 15, wherein the textile having the formulation applied thereon has durable wicking, softening, and antistatic properties over 1 to 200 Home Laundry (HL).

35. A textile which has been treated with a formulation according to claim 1.

36. An article made from a textile that has been treated with the formulation of claim 1.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the treatment of textiles, and more particularly to formulations for providing durable wicking, softening, and antistatic properties to textiles.

Background

Wicking, softening, antistatic properties, and combinations thereof are properties desired by consumers in clothing articles, particularly in the field of athletic garments made from synthetic materials or blends thereof. Traditionally, textiles have been treated with a variety of chemicals, such as wicking aids, softeners, and antistatic chemicals, in an attempt to achieve such properties, resulting in expensive and high operating costs in the textile industry. However, a problem is that these properties often disappear in the article of clothing after one or two launderings, which loses consumer appeal. Because of their charge, solubility, polarity, and hydrophilicity, the chemicals used to achieve wicking, softening, and antistatic properties are generally incompatible with each other.

Therefore, a solution to this industrial problem is needed.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention provides chemicals for imparting durable wicking, softening, and antistatic properties to textiles, methods of treating textiles with the chemicals, and treated textiles and articles made therefrom.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a formulation for imparting durable wicking, softening, and antistatic properties is provided. The formulation comprises a surfactant selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, betaine surfactants, and combinations thereof; an alkoxysilane, and a carrier.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a method of textile treatment is provided. The method comprises applying a formulation to the textile, the formulation comprising a surfactant selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, betaine surfactants, and combinations thereof; an alkoxysilane, and a carrier.

In an embodiment of the invention, there is provided a textile that has been treated with the formulation. The formulation comprises a surfactant selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, betaine surfactants, and combinations thereof; an alkoxysilane, and a carrier.

In an embodiment of the invention, an article made from a textile that has been treated with the formulation is provided. The formulation comprises a surfactant selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, betaine surfactants, and combinations thereof; an alkoxysilane, and a carrier.

Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

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The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, wherein:

fig. 1 is a graph illustrating the mechanism of forming a durable wicking, softening, and antistatic coating on textiles using formulations according to embodiments of the present invention.

Detailed Description

The following description of the embodiments of the invention is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses. The present invention has a wide range of potential applications and utilities that are expected to be applicable to a wide range of industries. The following description is provided, by way of example only, for the purpose of providing a enabling disclosure of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope or spirit of the invention.

The formulations and methods of the present invention impart durable properties to textiles or articles made therefrom. For example, durability is demonstrated by: home laundering does not significantly reduce or eliminate wicking, softening or antistatic properties of the textile after it has been subjected to at least 10 Home Launderings (HL). The formulations of the present invention are useful for making textiles durable even after multiple launderings.

In an embodiment of the invention, the formulation comprises an amphoteric or betaine surfactant and an alkoxysilane.

Non-limiting examples of alkoxysilanes include, but are not limited to, heneicosanfluorododecyltrichlorosilane, heptadecafluorodecyltrichlorosilane, poly (tetrafluoroethylene), octadecyltrichlorosilane, methyltrimethoxysilane, nonafluorohexyltrimethoxysilane, vinyltriethoxysilane, ethyltrimethoxysilane, propyltrimethoxysilane, trifluoropropyltrimethoxysilane, 3- (2-aminoethyl) -aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, p-tolyltrimethoxysilane, cyanoethyltrimethoxysilane, aminopropyltriethoxysilane, aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, acetoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, phenyltrimethoxysilane, chloropropyltrimethoxysilane, mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane, glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, silane quaternary ammonium compounds, and combinations thereof.

Among the preferred alkoxysilanes for use in the present invention are silane quaternary ammonium compounds. Silane quaternary ammonium compounds are commercially available from companies (e.g., Microban Products Company) under the trade names AEM5772, AEM5700, and FU 5700.

Non-limiting examples of amphoteric or betaine surfactants include, but are not limited to: an alkylhydroxysultaine (sultaine) comprising ethylhydroxysultaine, propylhydroxysultaine, butylhydroxysultaine, pentylhydroxysultaine, hexylhydroxysultaine, heptylhydroxysultaine, octylhydroxysultaine, nonylhydroxysultaine, decylhydroxysulfobetaine, undecylhydroxysultaine, dodecylhydroxysultaine, tetradecylhydroxysultaine, hexadecylhydroxysultaine, cocohydroxysultaine, or mixtures thereof; amidoalkyl hydroxysultaines comprising ethyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, propyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, butyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, pentyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, amido-propyl-hexyl hydroxysultaine, amido-propyl-heptyl hydroxysultaine, octyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, nonyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, decyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, undecyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, dodecyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, tetradecyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, or mixtures thereof, Cetyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, stearyl-amido-propyl hydroxysultaine, hydroxysultaine-cocoamido-propyl, or mixtures thereof.

Other non-limiting examples of amphoteric or betaine surfactants include, but are not limited to: an alkylhydroxycarboxybetaine comprising ethylhydroxycarboxybetaine, propylhydroxycarboxybetaine, butylhydroxycarboxybetaine, pentylhydroxycarboxybetaine, hexylhydroxycarboxybetaine, heptylcarboxybetaine, octylhydroxycarboxybetaine, nonylcarboxybetaine, decylhydroxycarboxybetaine, undecylhydroxycarboxybetaine, dodecylhydroxycarboxybetaine, tetradecylcarboxybetaine, hexadecylhydroxycarboxybetaine, cocohydroxycarboxybetaine, or mixtures thereof; amidoalkyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, comprising ethyl-amido-propyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, propyl-amido-propyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, butyl-amido-propyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, pentyl-amido-propyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, amido-propyl-hexyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, amido-propyl-heptyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, octyl-amido-propyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, nonyl-amido-propyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, decyl-amido-propyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, undecyl-amido-propyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, dodecyl-amido-propyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, tetradecyl-amido-propyl hydroxycarboxybetaines, mixtures thereof, and the use thereof, Cetyl-amido-propyl hydroxy carboxyl betaine, stearyl-amido-propyl hydroxy carboxyl betaine, hydroxy carboxyl betaine-cocoamido-propyl, or mixtures thereof.

Non-limiting examples of commercially available amphoteric surfactants are Amphosol CS-50 from Stepan, Cola from Colonial Chemical^®Teric CBS, Schercotaine SCAB-50 and Chemetaine LHS surfactants of Lubrizol, PEL-AMPH. LHS of Ele Corporation, and Mackam of Solvay Novecare^®CBS 50G E and Mackam^® LHS。

In an embodiment of the invention, the formulation comprises an alkoxysilane in an amount ranging from 0.001% to 50% of the total formulation.

In an embodiment of the invention, the formulation comprises an amphoteric or betaine surfactant in an amount ranging from 0.001% to 50%.

In an embodiment of the invention, the formulation comprises a carrier. Water is the preferred carrier.

The formulation may comprise additives. Non-limiting examples of additives include, but are not limited to, biocides, rheology modifiers, pH adjusters, colorants, preservatives, extenders, defoamers, brighteners, flame retardants, and the like.

Non-limiting examples of pH adjusters include, but are not limited to, acetic acid solutions, citric acid solutions, NaOH, ammonia solutions, and the like. The pH range of the formulation is preferably 2 to 13.

The formulations may be used alone or in combination with other textile finishes, such as odor-capturing moieties, antimicrobial agents, other moisture management agents, or softening or whitening agents.

For example, an antimicrobial agent or combination of antimicrobial agents may be used to help prepare textile fabrics effective against a number of bacteria, including staphylococcus aureus (s. aureus), oslorensis (m. oslorensis), escherichia coli (e. coli), klebsiella pneumoniae (k. pneumoniae). Non-limiting examples of antimicrobial agents include, but are not limited to, silver, triclosan, zinc pyrithione, metal salts and oxides, phenols, botanicals, halogens, peroxides, heterocyclic antimicrobial agents, other quaternary ammonium compounds, aldehydes, or combinations thereof.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a method of treating a textile to impart durable wicking, softening, and antistatic properties to the textile is provided.

The method includes mixing an amphoteric or betaine surfactant and an alkoxysilane with water to form a formulation.

The method further comprises applying the formulation to a textile. Non-limiting examples of textiles are cotton, polyester, synthetic materials, wool, silk or any blend of fibers or materials. The formulation may be applied to the textile by typical textile yarn package treatments, such as wet finishing processes. Non-limiting examples of wet finishing processes include, but are not limited to, foam finishing, coating, padding (padding), venting, spraying, or combinations thereof. Padding is the preferred method of application of the present invention.

The formulation may be applied to the textile prior to application of the antimicrobial agent formulation or in the same wet finishing process as the antimicrobial agent formulation.

After applying the formulation to the textile, the process further comprises drying or curing the textile at an elevated temperature, preferably at a temperature of from 10 ℃ to 200 ℃, to complete the treatment process.

After treatment with the formulation of the present invention, the wicking, softening and antistatic properties are substantially locked into the textile to provide such an effect of extended laundry times for the textile material. For example, the textile exhibits durable wicking, softening and antistatic properties after 1 to 200 Home Launderings (HL), preferably after at least 10 HL.

Fig. 1 is a graph illustrating the mechanism of forming a durable wicking, softening, and antistatic coating on textiles using formulations according to embodiments of the present invention.

As shown in fig. 1, an amphoteric surfactant having the formula:

wherein

R₁= alkyl group

G=SO₃ ^-Or COO^-(G carries a negatively charged sulfonate or carboxylate group)

Added to water and stirred until mixed.

An alkoxysilane having the following chemical structure:

wherein

R₂、R₃、R₄And R₅= alkyl, alkoxy, aminoalkyl, quaternary ammonium alkyl or other functional alkyl groups

Is added to the mixture. The pH is adjusted to a point in the range of 2-13 with acetic or citric acid solution or NaOH or ammonia solution. If the silane has not been hydrolyzed, it is stirred for at least 30 minutes to form the formulation of the present invention.

It is believed that application of the formulation to a textile fabric comprising the fibers forms a thin layer of the silanol-based coating on the fiber surface. After drying and curing the textile fabric at elevated temperatures of 10 ℃ to 200 ℃, the silanol theoretically condenses and polymerizes to entrap the amphoteric surfactant, forming a solid film on the fibers, producing a highly durable amphoteric surfactant coating formulation on the textile fabric.

In an embodiment of the invention, the alkoxysilane and amphoteric or betaine surfactant are each added to the textile at a level of at or above 0.01% by weight based on the weight of the dry textile. Preferably, the alkoxysilane is added at a level of at or above 0.2% by weight based on the weight of the dry textile. Preferably, the amphoteric or betaine surfactant is added at a level of at or above 0.5% by weight based on the weight of the dry textile.

The formulations and methods of the present invention are advantageous for a number of reasons, such as reduced chemical costs and waste disposal.

Examples

Tests have shown that the formulations of the present invention provide durable antistatic, wicking and softening properties after 10 HL runs.

Wicking and antistatic tests were performed on female HEATTECH fabric from Nagase using AATCC Monograph 6 method before and after 10 HL passes. Room temperature and relative humidity were recorded.

Absorbency test method AATCC 79-2014 is used to determine the wicking properties of textile materials treated with the formulations of the present invention, using the time to absorb water droplets. Cutting the sample piece into 5X 5 in²Size. When time begins, a drop of deionized water is released onto the center of the fabric. When the water drop disappeared, stop and record the time. The test was repeated 4 times at the four corners. The wicking time is the average of all 5 tests.

The antistatic test method used was adapted from AATCC 76-2011. Cutting the sample piece into 5X 5 in²Large and flat on the surface of the insulating workbench. The surface resistance meter Victor 385 is pressed firmly onto the fabric center and the "test" button is pressed until the LED light stabilizes. The resistance value is recorded. The test was repeated 4 times at the four corners. The resistance value is the average of all 5 tests.

The percentages of formulation components shown in table 1 are based on the weight of the formulation (which is in liquid form) of each formulation tested.

TABLE 1

Treatment of

The textile fabric was treated with each formulation using a Mathis laboratory pad mangle model HF-350. The textile fabric is Nagase female HEATTECH fabric. The nip speed was 3.6 m/min. The mangle ratio for each fabric was almost 100% so that the concentration in the solution was equal to the weight on the fabric (owf). Immediately after padding, the fabric was dried and cured in a Mathis laboratory LTE infrared dryer. The curing temperature is 150 ℃; the air temperature is 153 ℃; the fan speed was 1500 rpm and the residence time was 45 seconds. The treated fabric was laundered with untreated control fabric using an Electrolux front-end loading washing machine and Tide detergent.

The test results are shown in table 2.

TABLE 2 wicking, softness and antistatic results

Due to the soft hand of Nagase female HEATTECH fabrics, the formulations tested at present were able to maintain the same softness as the untreated fabrics.

In table 2, the wicking time for formulation 7 was less than 1 s before and after 10 HL runs, compared to 78 s before and 2 s after washing for formulation 4. A comparison of formulation 5 and formulation 6 shows that the wicking time decreased from 155 s to less than 1 s before washing and from >300 s to 4s after washing.

Formulations 1, 2 and 3 in Table 2 show that the resistance of fabrics treated with only 0.5%, 1% and 3% CS-50 was 10 before washing^11.7 Ω/ cm²(meaning antistatic). However, after 10 HL's, their resistance increased and the fabric became insulating, indicating that CS-50 alone could not retain the antistatic properties after laundering.

Formulation 4, which did not contain CS-50, showed that the treated fabric became insulating after washing, while formulation 7, which contained CS-50, remained antistatic.

As demonstrated by formulations 6 and 7, the combination of only alkoxysilane AEM5700 and amphoteric surfactant CS-50 resulted in female HEATTECH fabrics with durable wicking and antistatic properties over at least 10 HL passes when considering hand, wicking and antistatic properties.

It is noted that amphoteric surfactants do not have durability to fabrics when used alone, while alkoxysilanes do not have the combined wicking, softening, and antistatic properties when used alone.

Thus, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to a wide range of utility and applications. Many embodiments and adaptations of the present invention other than those described herein, as well as many variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be apparent from or reasonably suggested by the present invention and the foregoing description thereof, without departing from the substance or scope of the present invention. Thus, while the present invention has been described herein in detail with respect to the preferred embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that this disclosure is only illustrative and exemplary of the present invention and is made merely for purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure of the invention. The foregoing disclosure is not intended or to be construed to limit the present invention or otherwise to exclude any such other embodiments, adaptations, variations, modifications and equivalent arrangements.