Strength loss resistant methods for improving the softening of cotton toweling and related fabrics
US6156562A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06M2200/50
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are strength loss resistant methods for treating cotton toweling with cellulase so as to impart permanent softening to the toweling. In particular, the methods disclosed herein involve the application of a specified amount of cellulase onto one or both of the surfaces of a cotton toweling so as to result in permanent softening of the toweling.
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