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Topic 19.<br />

Desizing with enzymes<br />

Case illustration:<br />

Desizing with enzymes on<br />

continuous line<br />

Concept In some companies, desizing of woven fabrics with potassium persulfate or<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r oxidizing agents is taking place; a relatively slow and highly chemical<br />

consuming process. In some cases, desizing with enzymes (amylases) could<br />

lead <strong>to</strong> a more environmental friendly process and a very low process time.<br />

Improvement potentials Reduction of environmental impact and process time. Process time can be<br />

reduced from 12-24 h using oxidizing agent, <strong>to</strong> 10-15 min using enzymes.<br />

Relevance Companies engaged in desizing of woven fabrics.<br />

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