Enzyme Biopreparation and Biopolishing Systems
topic
Enzymatic biopreparation uses pectinase and cellulase enzyme cocktails to replace or supplement conventional alkali scouring with a milder bio-based process that removes cotton seed coat fragments, waxes, and pectin at pH 7 to 8 and 55 to 60 degrees Celsius, while cellulase biopolishing removes surface microfibrils from cotton fabric that cause pilling and fuzz, improving fabric surface smoothness and pilling resistance without chemical damage.
Role
Provides environmentally improved fabric preparation and surface modification through enzymatic processes that reduce alkali, energy, and water consumption compared to conventional chemical processes while delivering fabric quality improvements including pilling resistance, smoothness, and handle that chemical processes alone cannot achieve without damaging fibre strength, supporting sustainability commitments for reduced environmental impact in wet processing.