Compositions and methods which utilize certain modified starch-based
polymer and/or oligomer materials, particularly modified amylose and/or
modified amylopectin materials, as fabric treatment agents that can impart
fabric appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered
in washing solutions which contain such materials. The modified
starch-based polymer and/or oligomer materials can be added to wash
solutions by incorporating them into a laundry and/or fabric care
composition, a fabric softener or by adding them separately to the washing
solution. The modified starch-based polymer and/or oligomer materials are
described herein primarily as liquid or granular detergent additives but
the present invention is not meant to be so limited.
