EP1259210A2

EP1259210A2 - Textile skin cleaning device

Info

Publication number: EP1259210A2
Application number: EP01929393A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Gregor Kohlruss; Hubert Wiesner; Oliver Griebe
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2000-03-03
Filing date: 2001-03-02
Publication date: 2002-11-27
Anticipated expiration: 2021-03-02
Also published as: DE50106688D1; WO2001064162A3; EP1259210B1; AU5618201A; ES2248316T3; US20030143368A1; DE10010162A1; PT1259210E; WO2001064162A2; DK1259210T3; ATE299010T1

Abstract

The invention relates to a skin cleaning device that consists of textile structure and that is at least partially provided with lipophilic fibers. Due to the provision of lipophilic fibers the inventive skin cleaning device is especially useful for cleaning oily and mixed skin since the fibers impart to the device a higher fat absorption capacity as compared to conventional skin cleaning textiles. The inventive skin cleaning device is further very environmentally friendly as it allows to widely or completely avoid the use of fat-dissolving cleaning agents.

Description

Textile skin cleanliness

5 The invention relates to a skin cleaning device made of a textile structure, which is particularly tailored to the cleaning needs of oily and combination skin.

To clean oily, impure skin, it is common to use disposable items made of non-woven material that are active with skin cleaning or skin care

IÜ substances are soaked or are offered ready soaked. The skin-cleaning substances, usually skin-cleaning lotion or skin-cleaning water, are used to dissolve the dirt particles on the skin surface, peeled off skin cells and skin sebum, which are then mechanically removed from the skin with the aid of disposable nonwoven articles

15 are removed. The use of conventional textile washcloths is also known in the art. Since skin cleaning based on water and this conventional washcloth is not sufficient for the care of oily skin, additional skin cleaning detergents are usually used to remove the sebum and dirt particles

20 to bind and in combination with the mechanical abrasion effect of the textile washcloth to bring about skin cleansing.

Since it is consequently indispensable to use disposable or consumable items in the methods for skin cleaning known in the prior art, cleaning problematic, oily skin in particular is associated with high costs. Furthermore, the degradation of the mostly synthetic skin cleaning detergents is also at least some components of the

ΓT TI '^''- Skin cleansing lotions and water are not without problems, so that their use is water and thus polluting the environment

In addition, the detergents, lotions or water used here have potential allergens, so that allergies and allergic reactions can occur in sensitive people

Another problem area is the frequent overuse of detergents, lotions and skin cleansing water, whereby any combination of these cleansing substances is often used in excess in the need to maintain clean and normal skin.So the skin is often 0 first pre-cleaned with water and a skin cleansing detergent and then cleaned with cleansing water and facial lotion.This places a great strain on the skin, so that the pH balance of the skin is disrupted and mechanical overload occurs, so that the skin is unprotected against environmental influences and invading microorganisms.The result is often not a Improved, but worsened, complexion of the skin In particular because the excessive fat loss leads to an increased production of taig through the sebaceous glands of the skin, in the worst case it can lead to serious disorders of the complexion such as acne s

0 In view of the problems associated with the use of detergents, lotions or skin-cleaning water and in view of the fact that the conventional textile washing structures such as washcloths which are in the prior art are not sufficient, oily skin can be satisfactorily cleaned without the use of additional skin-cleaning consumables The object of the invention to provide a textile cleaning device for the skin which, in combination with water, is sufficient to largely cleanse oily skin without the use of additional cleaning consumables

This object is achieved according to the invention by a

- • o Skin cleaning device made of a textile structure, which at least partially contains a layer of lipophilic fibers. The lipophilicity of the in the device even existing fibers have a stronger cleaning effect than conventional textile structures, so that the use of additional cleaning consumables can be largely dispensed with

Since the use of skin-cleaning consumables can be largely dispensed with when using the skin-cleaning device according to the invention and the device itself can be washed out and reused many times, the skin-cleaning device according to the invention has considerable cost advantages over the prior art

10 Use also benefits the protection of the environment Furthermore, skin irritation mediated by skin cleansing chemicals is avoided, since the protective acid mantle of the skin is preserved and the risk of allergic reactions is minimized

The lipophilic fibers are expediently at least partially in the form of microfibers, which are suitable because of their small diameter, making a particularly large cleaning surface available and thus enhancing the cleaning effect

The skin cleaning device according to the invention is preferably at least partially equipped with a fiber covering with a density of 30,000 per cm ² or 20 more, which preferably relates to the density of the microfibers.Thanks to the high density of the microfiber covering, the textile skin cleaning device according to the invention provides a particularly large active surface, which it, reinforced by the lipophilicity of the microfibers, gives it a particularly high fat absorption capacity

2 ^ In a preferred embodiment, the textile structure of the skin cleaning device according to the invention is at least partially designed as a polypropylene. This embodiment has the advantage that the pile threads protruding from the plane of the carrier material are particularly suitable for cleaning the pores and other skin irregularities. Again, materials are used

Especially preferred with a certain resilience, which straighten up in the pore and absorb the sebum sitting there the use of microfibers is preferred, since these are also suitable for cleaning the smallest unevenness due to their small diameter. When using the skin cleaning device according to the invention, the pile fibers also produce a micromassage effect, which has an advantageous effect on the blood supply to the skin

It is also advantageous to use a pile material whose pile threads only protrude from the support material on one side, because particularly high fiber densities can be achieved on this side, which lead to the provision of a particularly high surface area

In an advantageous embodiment, the lipophilic fibers of the skin cleaning device according to the invention contain filaments with a titer of 0.02 to 7 dtex and preferably between 0.05 to 5 dtex and particularly preferably microfibers with microfilaments with a titer between 0.05 and less than 1 dtex the minor Diameter of the filaments and in particular microfilaments contributes to the provision of a particularly large active surface and thus demands the absorption capacity of the skin cleaning device, since the liquid to be absorbed is transported particularly quickly into the interior of the textile structure due to the capillary action of the thin filaments

In order that the pile of pile fibers does not lose volume when exposed to liquids, the microfilaments of the skin cleaning device according to the invention are preferably designed to be crimped, which also benefits their ability to absorb liquids

For the formation of the largest possible active surface, it is also advantageous that the microfibers of the skin cleaning device according to the invention have a twist count of 1360 dtex or less, and preferably between 330 and 960 dtex. The fineness of the microfibers used here has the addition to the enlargement of the active surface Effect that the cleaning surface is not too coarse and the skin is not excessively stressed by the skin cleaning device according to the invention. The formation of the microfiber pile with a density of Microfibers between 30,000 to 300,000 fibers per cm ² and particularly preferably between 50 to 150,000 fibers per cm ² meet the requirement for a particularly large active surface to a particular degree.

With regard to the formation of a skin cleaning surface that is particularly active in cleaning but not too stressful, it is advisable to use microfilaments, which consist of one or more of the following materials: polyvinyl alcohol ⁺ (PVA ⁺ ), polypropylene (PP), viscose, polyester (PES) ), Polyamide (PA) and / or polyacrylonitrile (PAN). These fibers have excellent liquid absorption capacities, which improves the absorbency of the skin cleaning device. On the other hand, microfibers made from these materials are themselves very hard-wearing and yet do not overuse the skin surface to be cleaned.

An embodiment of the L-i skin cleaning device according to the invention, which at least partially contains brush fibers of high rigidity, is expedient. When using the skin cleaning device according to the invention, the brush fibers produce a peeling effect which facilitates the detachment of dead skin cells so that the pores do not become clogged and the sebum can flow off unhindered.

2o In order to achieve a good peeling effect, it is advantageous that the brush fibers have a twist count of 167 dtex or more, preferably between 220 to 1500 dtex. The use of brush fibers, which contain polyester (PES) and / or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and / or polycarbonate (PC) and / or polyamide (PA) and / or coarse natural fibers, comes to this

25 purposes also benefited.

The use of brush fibers made of multifilament yarn ensures that the brush fibers are well integrated into the whole of the pile fabric. In addition, the fine microfilaments of the multifilament yarn help to further increase the actively cleaning surface of the skin cleaning device. The 3 -> 0 brush fibers are preferably spiky from the plane of the Tragermateπals out or rise from this arch-shaped and end in it again

The use of crimped brush fibers is also advantageous with regard to the volume of the pile fabric and with regard to a good peeling effect

In order to combine a high fat absorption capacity with a good mechanical peeling effect on the same surface of the skin cleaning device according to the invention, it is advisable to equip it with a microfiber trim of between 80,000 and 120,000 fibers per cm ² , which of brush fibers in a density of 50 to 1000 and preferably 300 up to 500 10 fibers per cm ^{2 is} interspersed

The formation of the skin cleaning device according to the invention with brush fibers, which protrude beyond the trimmings of microfibers, is expedient if a particularly high Peehng effect is to be achieved. If crimped microfibers and / or brush fibers are used, this can be achieved, for example, by making the brush fibers less strong are crimped than the microfibers or brush and microfibers of different lengths are used

The skin cleaning device according to the invention is preferably designed as a glove, pad, rag or washcloth. The washing glove can be a glove that fits around the entire palm of the hand or can also be made smaller. Thus, the design as a glove that only covers the area of Fingers pointing to little fingers and leaving the thumb free, can also be advantageous to clean small defined areas such as the eye area

2-> The textile surface components of the inventive

Skin cleansing devices are preferably joined together from the outside with one or more fur seams. This method is suitable because it enables the later user to join together in a technically inexpensive manner and when using the skin cleansing device

30 is hardly noticeable on the skin Designed as a pad, double-sided washcloth or as a glove, the individual flat components are joined together with the pile threads on the outside and preferably sewn on from the outside using fur seams (whereby when designed as a wash glove, an opening for the hand or a few fingers is left open)

For cleaning the sensitive eye areas from make-up residues, etc., the use of a skin cleaning device according to the invention designed as a pad or small, thumb-saving washcloth is particularly suitable. These devices preferably have a microfiber density of at least 20,000 per cm ² and in particular 100,000 per cm ² in order to safely remove the strong impurities. The introduction of brush fibers is not an advantage, as these would irritate the sensitive eye area too much

It is also particularly expedient to design the skin cleansing device according to the invention as a glove or rag, which is only in places, preferably on one side, with brush fibers with a density between 300 to

500 per cm ² , the side facing away from it is none

Brush fibers In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the flap or glove according to the invention, there are two layers

20 one-sided pile fabric with the pile threads attached to one another, one of the layers containing lipophilic microfibers with a density of 20,000 to 300,000 per cm ² and being equipped with brush fibers with a density between 50 to 500 per cm ^2. The other layer preferably contains brush fibers in lower density or no brush fibers This training allows it

2- * the user to dose the use of peeling and cleansing functions tailored to the needs of his skin independently and individually

Due to its high fat absorption capacity and the Peehng properties, the skin cleaning device according to the invention is outstandingly suitable for processes for cleaning oily skin However, the properties of the skin, in particular the facial skin, are subject to constant changes as a result of seasonal temperature fluctuations, skin aging processes or hormonal fluctuations Design include at least one area for cleaning dry or normal skin The area inserted in this training has properties with regard to fat absorption and mechanical abrasion that meet the requirements of dry, sensitive skin.To form this area, a flat textile structure is preferably used, which compared to the skin cleaning device for oily skin has a lower density of fibers and in particular microfibers, which, like the microfilaments forming them, in comparison h have a larger diameter for the cleaning device for oily skin. The area also has no brush fibers, but can contain fibers and in particular microfibers, which are equipped with hpophobes and is therefore ideally adapted to the needs of dry skin

In this embodiment, the skin cleaning device according to the invention is particularly suitable for cleaning combination skin or normal skin. However, a combination of a skin cleaning device according to the invention for oily or combination skin with a skin cleaning device for dry or normal skin can also be used

The invention will be explained in more detail below with the aid of examples

example 1

In one example, the skin cleaning device is designed as a wash glove, which consists of pile fabric. One side of the wash glove is designed as a wash-active side and contains a pile fabric with a microfiber density of 100,000 fibers per cm ² in a twist count of 600 dtex. The microfibers contain microfilaments Polyester (PES), which are crimped and have a titer of 0.5 dtex.The special fineness of the microfibers used and the microfilaments that form them, as well as the material used to form the microfilaments, give the wash-active side of the skin cleaning washcloth a particularly high fat absorption capacity

The other side of the skin cleaning washcloth contains a pile fabric with a high density of brush fibers. The brush fibers have a twist count of 200 dtex and are made of polyamide (PA), which gives them high rigidity and resilience. The brush fibers are in an IO pile of microfibers embedded density of 500 per cm ² , which are more crimped than the brush fibers themselves, so that the brush fibers protrude beyond the pile of microfibers and there is a particularly high peeling effect

The use of such a washcloth enables the user to individually coordinate cleaning activity on the one hand and peeling activity on the other hand

Example 2

In this example, the skin cleaning device is also designed as a washing glove, one side of which is the Peehng side

The other side of the skin cleaning glove is designed as a wash-active side, which contains two differently colored fields.One field consists of pile fabric with a high fat absorption capacity with a microfiber trimmings of 500 dtex made of polypropylene microfilaments with a titer of 0.03 dtex a density of

2i 200,000 microfibers arranged per cm ² The differently colored area on the wash-active side of the wash glove consists of pile fabric which is adapted to the requirements of dry skin. It contains microfibers with a twist count of 700 dtex in a density of 70,000 microfibers per cm ² 30% of the microfibers are made of polyacrylonitrile microfilaments, which are made grease-repellent due to the Teflon coating. The remaining 70% of the microfibers are made of viscose Microfilaments with a titre of 0.3 dtex and a twist count of 330 dtex

Due to the cleaning areas equipped with different cleaning properties, the skin cleaning glove enables the optimal cleaning of combination skin or of skin whose properties range from greasy to dry depending on the hormone level between the attributes.The colored marking of the different cleaning areas is used for easy orientation of the user so that he can use the Use of the skin cleaning washcloth can easily be tailored to his individual needs

Example 3

In a further example, the skin cleaning device is designed as a pad, which consists of two layers of round-cut, one-sided pole fabric. The layers are joined "jerk to jerk" so that the pile fibers protrude outwards on both sides of the pad. The two layers are sewn together by means of a fur seam from the outside, which is technically easy to carry out, inconspicuous and does not irritate the skin when cleaning with the pad.This is particularly important since the skin around the eye area is very sensitive.The two layers of polypropylene have a fiber density of 200,000 fibers per cm ² and do not contain brush fibers. The fibers are microfibers of 500 dtex made of polypropylene microfilaments with a titer of 0.03 dtex

This configuration is particularly suitable for cleaning the sensitive eye area from make-up residues, etc., because it provides the skin with a particularly high lipophilic cleaning surface due to the dense covering with microfibers of low titre and small microfilament diameter, which has a high absorption capacity for impurities but not irritating

Claims

claims

1 Skin cleaning device made of a textile structure, which means that it at least partially has a layer of lipophilic fibers

2 skin cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the lipophilic fibers are at least partially formed as microfibers

3 skin cleaning device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it at least partially with a fiber density of

30,000 per cm ² or more

4 skin cleaning device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the textile structure is at least partially formed as a poly fabric

5 skin cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that the pile threads of the pile material only protrude from one side of the carrier material

6 skin cleaning device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the pile material is at least partially equipped with a stock of lipophilic microfibers in a density of 30,000 per cm ² or more

7 skin cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it contains lipophilic fibers with filaments of a titer of 0.02 to 7 dtex, preferably between 0.05 to 5 dtex and particularly preferably from 0.05 to less than 1 dtex

8 Skin cleaning device made of a textile structure according to one of the

Claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the microfibers are crimped

9 skin cleaning device made of textile structure according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the microfibers have a twist count of 1360 or less, preferably between 330 to 960 dtex

10 skin cleaning device made of textile structure according to one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that the microfibers are at least partially present in a density of between 30,000 to 300,000 per cm ² , preferably between 50,000 to 150,000 per cm ²

1 1 skin cleaning device according to one of claims 2 to 10, characterized in that the microfibers microfilaments of one or more of the following materials contain polypropylene (PP), viscose, polyacrylnitπl (PAN), polyvinyl alcohol ⁺ (PVA ⁺ ), polyester (PES), Polyamide (PA)

12 skin cleaning device according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that it contains at least partially high stiffness brush fibers

13 skin cleaning device according to claim 12, characterized in that the brush fibers have a twist count of 167 dtex or more, preferably between 220 to 1500 dtex

14 skin cleaning device according to one of claims 12 or 13, characterized in that the brush fibers polyester (PES) and / or Contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and / or polycarbonate (PC) and / or polyamide and / or coarse natural fibers.

15. Skin cleaning device according to one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the brush fibers consist of multifilament yarn.

16. Skin cleaning device according to one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that the brush fibers protrude like a spike from the plane of the carrier material or rise in an arc from this and end in it again.

17. Skin cleaning device according to one of claims 12 to 16, characterized in that the brush fibers are crimped.

18. Skin cleaning device according to one of claims 12 to 17, characterized in that it has a microfiber trim of between 80,000 to 120,000 per cm ² , which is interspersed with brush fibers of a density of 50 to 1000 and preferably between 300 to 500 per cm ² .

19. Skin cleaning device according to one of claims 12 to 18, characterized in that the brush fibers protrude beyond the trimmings of microfibers.

20. Skin cleaning device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it as a glove, pad, rag or

Washcloth is formed.

21. Skin cleaning device according to claim 20, characterized in that it is joined together by fur seams.

22. Skin cleaning pad or the thumb-saving glove according to claim 20 or 21, characterized in that it consists of two layers one-sided pile material, which is joined together with the pile thread to the outside

23 skin cleaning pad or the thumb-saving glove according to one of claims 20 to 22, characterized in that it has a microfiber trim with a density of at least 20,000 per cm ² , preferably at least 100,000 per cm ²

24 skin cleaning glove or washcloth according to one of claims 20 or 21, characterized in that it

a) consists of two layers of one-sided pile fabric, which are joined together with the pile thread 10 to the outside, wherein

b) one of the layers contains lipophilic microfibers with a density of 20,000 to 300,000 per cm ² and is equipped with brush fibers with a density between 50 to 500 per cm ² and

c) the other layer of brush fibers in lower density or no i ι brush fibers

25 Skin cleaning device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has at least one area for cleaning dry or normal skin

26 A method for cleaning skin, preferably oily skin and 20 combination skin, characterized in that a skin cleaning device according to one of the preceding claims is used

27 A method for cleaning skin according to claim 26, characterized in that a skin cleaning device for cleaning dry or normal skin is additionally used

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