Title: Synthetic suede

Abstract: A synthetic suede is disclosed comprising a flexible backing having a multiplicity of upstanding flock fibers adhered to the base, and a fatty acid radical cationic softener substantially uniformly distributed over at least portions of the fibers at or near their ends. Typical cationic softeners include the fatty acid quaternary ammonium softeners.

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Inventors: Walsh, David I. (Barrnington, RI, US)
Casey, James P. (Seekonk, MA, US)

Application Number: 540280
Filing Date: 1975-01-10
Publication_date: 1976-08-03
Assignee: Microfibres, Inc. (Pawtucket, RI)
Primary Class(es): 428/89 28/160, 28/163, 428/90, 428/96, 428/151, 428/904
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3114191	Dec, 1963	Chapin	8/130.
3343980	Sep, 1967	Hirshfeld	252/8.
3356521	Dec, 1967	Boltniew	252/8.
3498816	Mar, 1970	Finch	252/8.
3632396	Jan, 1972	Zamora	252/8.
3652329	Mar, 1972	Vossos	252/8.
3664952	May, 1972	Maske	252/8.
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Primary Examiner: McCamish, Marion E.
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