Process for the treatment of cellulosic fabrics with cellulases
US5707858A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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