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Treatment of fabrics garments or yarns with haloperoxidase

US5928380A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1998
Grant dateJul 27, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06M2200/45
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of treating fabrics, garments, or yarns comprising treating undyed fabric, garment, or yarn in an aqueous medium with an effective amount of a haloperoxidase, a halide source, and a hydrogen peroxide source. The treated fabric, garment, or yarn exhibits improved characteristics relative to untreated fabric, garment, or yarn, such as improved shrink-resistance.

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