Enzymatic stone-wash of denim using xyloglucan/xyloglucanase
US5914443A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06M2200/40
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A new method of manufacturing a fabric or a garment with a stone-washed or worn look, the method comprising coating the yarn or fabric or garment with a polymer, e.g. a xyloglucan, prior to dyeing and afterwards creating the abraded or worn look by enzymatic degradation of said polymer, e.g. by using a xyloglucanase.
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