Textiles

Biotechnology advancements are becoming increasingly important as the textile industry relies more and more on enzymes to achieve better, safer, and more consistent textile pretreatment and finishing results. Enzymes also help create a variety of fashion effects that can be reproduced consistently.

Today’s textile wet processing involves use of high alkalinity, high temperature and harsh chemicals for removal of impurities. This means excessive use of energy and water, as well as a high environmental burden in the form of non-biodegradable waste.

Increasing the use of enzymes for textile treatment gives the opportunity to replace traditional, ecologically unfriendly processing with methods that result in  water and energy savings, combined with minimized environmental impact.

From pretreatment to a great finish

Genencor’s years of experience supporting textile chemical formulators have enabled us to develop and perfect a complete product line. For example, Genencor offers:

• Cellulase and protease enzymes to help designers and processors create a variety of fashionable fabric finishes
• Amylase products that work effectively during low- or high-temperature desizing processes
• Catalases to clean up bleach baths from any residues of hydrogen peroxide to ensure more consistent, true-color fabric dyeing 

In short, our novel enzymes help the textile industry achieve added value and better quality textiles using bioproducts that are safer for processors, highly effective, and gentle on the fabric and the environment. Our bioproducts eliminate a host of harsh, caustic chemicals from fabric processing!