A METHOD FOR INSECT-RESIST TREATMENT OF CARPET AND TEXTILES

摘要

A method is provided whereby insect-resist active compounds are applied to animal fibres (for example wool) or products thereof (for example carpets) using a largely dry technique. The active insect-resist compound is applied to inert particles or incorporated within carrier particles or polymeric particles which are low melt/steam fusible and which are applied evenly over the animal fibres or product thereof. The carrier particles can typically consist of talc, diatomaceous earth, ground corn cob material, chalk or polymeric powders for example polyester, or polyamide or ethylene/vinyl acetate powders preferably with a proportion of its particles less than 7 mu m in diameter.