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Process for the treatment of cellulosic fabrics with cellulases

US5707858A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1995
Grant dateJan 13, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06M16/003
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to an improved cellulase treatment of cellulosic fabrics to improve fabric quality with respect to handle and appearance without loss of fabric wettability. Cellulosic fabrics are subjected to two treatments with cellulase. The resulting fabric has a soft and smooth feel and reduced pilling.

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