Inventors:
Barbara J. Cates - Greensboro NC
Kevin S. Peele - Archdale NC
Patricia A. Schwartz - Greensboro NC
Assignee:
Burlington Industries, Inc. - Greensboro NC
International Classification:
D06P 500
Abstract:
Breaking and/or test strength of aramid fabrics are enhanced when finished with a fabric softener. Improvements of up to 50% over the corresponding untreated greige fabrics and up to 45% over the corresponding untreated dyed fabric are achieved without detracting from flame resistance of these fabrics.