Treatment of fabrics garments or yarns with haloperoxidase
US5928380A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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