to impart anti static and softening properties to the fabric did not materially affect water absorbency as determined according to the procedure described in jaocs 42 1084 december 1965 by contrast the effect on water absorbency for conventional proprietary water based fabric softeners used in the rinse cycle of the laundry process show pronounced adverse effects on water absorbency this example is the same as example 1 with the exception that two pieces of white 65 dacron 35 cotton twill fabric measuring approximately 41 4 inches by 6 inches were used with a fill of 30 grams of fabric conditioning agent again no static or clinging were noted for over 20 drying cycles this example compares the anti static properties of fabric treated in a machine dryer with a product similar to example 1 to the anti static properties of fabric treated in a washing machine with three proprietary fabric softener anti stats conventional fabric softener anti stats were used as liquids which are added to clothes during the rinse cycle of the washing process such fabric softeners tend to impair the moisture absorbency of fabrics e g towels and diapers after repreated use and consequently they are often used only periodically this causes a see saw effect.