Desizing of Cotton Fabrics With Enzymes for Improved Performance
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37628/jibb.v2i1.67Keywords:
cotton, desizing, eco-friendly, efficiency, enzymesAbstract
Desizing of cotton substrates with Amylase enzymes has been practiced since long time and is commercially successful. Amylases convert the water insoluble starches, used during sizing operation for enhancing the performance of the warp yarns, into water soluble products which are removed during subsequent washing. The use of enzymes for desizing is quite safe for the cotton substrates and do not cause any detrimental effect on the cotton cellulose unlike the oxidative and acid desizing operations. The performance of the desized fabric towards dyeing, printing and finishing is enhanced due to enzymatic desizing. Thus, desizing with enzymes is an effective substitutional approach for the chemical-based desizing processes.References
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