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Method for stonewashing fabrics using cellulase

US8198068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2009
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06P5/158
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming localized variation of color density in the surface of a dyed cellulosic fabric with reducing back staining, with a composition comprising a cellulose having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or an amino acid sequence having at least 75% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO: 2 is provided. A method for biopolishing a cellulose-containing fabric by using the new endoglucanase is also provided.

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