Claims
- 1. A method of treating a fabric in order to improve its crease recovery properties comprising the step of applying to the fabric a hydrocarbon selected from squalane, a C1-C3 alkyl mono- or poly-substituted derivative of squalane, a homologue of squalane or mixtures thereof; wherein the hydrocarbon is applied to the fabric simultaneously with a fabric softening product and wherein the fabric treatment method is associated with a laundering, tumble drying, or ironing process.
- 2. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fabric comprises cotton.
- 3. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hydrocarbon is applied to the fabric before or during drying in a tumble dryer.
- 4. A method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the hydrocarbon is applied to the fabric as a spray.
- 5. A method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the hydrocarbon is applied to the fabric during drying in a tumble dryer in the form of a garment care product.
- 6. A method as claimed in claim 5 wherein the garment care product comprises a substrate which acts as a carrier for the hydrocarbon.
- 7. A method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the substrate is a flexible sheet.
- 8. A method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the flexible sheet is of fabric or of paper.
- 9. A method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the garment care product also comprises a textile compatible carrier, which facilitates contact between the hydrocarbon and the fabric and wherein the composition is applied to the fabric as a spray.
- 10. A method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the fabric softening agent is a quaternary ammonium compound.
- 11. A method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the hydrocarbon is applied in the rinse cycle of a laundering process.
- 12. A method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the hydrocarbon is squalane.
- 13. A method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the garment care product further comprises a perfume.
- 14. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hydrocarbon is applied to the fabric during the rinse cycle of a laundering process.
Priority Claims (1)
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Parent Case Info
This is a divisional of Ser. No. 09/709,910 filed Sep, 9, 2000 abandoned
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