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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 15, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2010
Geary Charles Ford, Calhoun, GA (US);
James K. Calhoun, Jr., Chatsworth, GA (US);
James R. Bartley, Ooltewah, TN (US);
Geary Charles Ford, Calhoun, GA (US);
James K. Calhoun, Jr., Chatsworth, GA (US);
James R. Bartley, Ooltewah, TN (US);
Arrowstar, LLC, Dalton, GA (US);
Abstract
Described herein are compositions and methods for imparting liquid repellency and dry soil resistance to fibers. The compositions are composed of (a) a silsesquioxane, (b) a wax, (c) a surfactant, and (b) water. Also disclosed are kits comprising (a) a first aqueous composition comprising a silsesquioxane and a first surfactant and (b) a second aqueous composition comprising a wax and a second surfactant. Finally, fibers and articles treated with the compositions and methods described herein are provided.