TREATMENT METHOD FOR IMPARTING PROPERTIES OF ABSORBING AND RELEASING MOISTURE TO FIBER

摘要

A method of treating a fiber which comprises treating the fiber with a fiber-treating agent containing a reactive protein (A) having a polymerizable unsaturated group-containing compound chemically bonded to a protein, or a graft protein (A') having a vinyl group-containing hydrophilic monomer (C) grafted to the reactive protein (A), and a vinyl group-containing hydrophilic monomer (B) in the presence of a polymerization initiator. Use of this method makes it possible to give a fiber having an excellent durability to washing, properties of absorbing and releasing moisture, antistatic properties, water-absorbing properties and a dry feel imparted thereto.