Process for improving the sensory properties of fabrics

Abstract

The invention describes a process for improving the sensory properties of fabrics. The fabrics are treated with a water-based preparation which contains alkyl oligoglycosides in combination with mixtures of mono- and diesters of saturated and unsaturated C 16-22 fatty acids with diol and polyols, for example as a spray or in the form of a dryer sheet. The compositions may additionally contain auxiliaries and additives, preferably thickeners, such as in particular polymeric thickeners.

1 . A process of treating a fabric for improving sensory properties which process comprises applying a water-based composition to a fabric, which composition comprises:
 (a) an alkyloligoglycoside; and   (b) a mixture of mono- and diesters of a saturated and unsaturated C 16-22  fatty acid with a diol or a polyol.   
     
     
         2 . The process of  claim 1  wherein the composition is applied to the fabric by spraying. 
     
     
         3 . The process of  claim 1  wherein the composition is applied to a carrier for application to the fabric. 
     
     
         4 . The process of  claim 3  wherein the carrier is a dryer sheet. 
     
     
         5 . The process of  claim 1  wherein the alkyloligoglycoside is of the formula: R 1 O-[G] p , in which R 1  is an alkyl and/or alkenyl group containing 4 to 22 carbon atoms, G is a sugar unit containing 5 or 6 carbon atoms and p is a number of 1 to 10. 
     
     
         6 . The process of  claim 1  wherein the diol is glycol. 
     
     
         7 . The process of  claim 1  wherein the polyol is glycerol. 
     
     
         8 . The process of  claim 6  wherein component (b) contains diesters of C 16-22  saturated and unsaturated fatty acids of glycol. 
     
     
         9 . The process of  claim 7  wherein component (b) contains diesters of C 16-22  saturated and unsaturated fatty acids of glycerol. 
     
     
         10 . The process of  claim 8  wherein the fatty acid is stearic acid and/or oleic acid. 
     
     
         11 . The process of  claim 9  wherein the fatty acid is stearic acid and/or oleic acid. 
     
     
         12 . The process of  claim 10  wherein the fatty acid is stearic acid. 
     
     
         13 . The process of  claim 10  wherein the fatty acid is oleic acid. 
     
     
         14 . The process of  claim 11  wherein the fatty acid is stearic acid. 
     
     
         15 . The process of  claim 11  wherein the fatty acid is oleic acid. 
     
     
         16 . The process of  claim 1  wherein the composition further comprises an additive.