Inventors:
Thomas W. Cooke - Greensboro NC
Assignee:
Boehme Filatex, Inc. - Reidsville NC
International Classification:
D06P 502
US Classification:
8442, 8490, 8573, 8574, 8576, 25230125, 25230129
Abstract:
A water-dilutable UV light absorber composition and method for improving the lightfastness of dyed textiles is provided. The composition includes from about 5-75% by weight of an ultraviolet light absorbing agent selected from the group consisting of benzotriazole, benzophenone, and phenol substituted triazine; and from about 25-95% by weight of an organic solvent suitable for dissolving the ultraviolet light absorbing agent. The ultraviolet light absorbing agent is applied to the textiles in a concentration sufficient to result in an add-on in the range of between 0. 4-4. 0% by weight of the textiles when dry.