Single-bath biopreparation and dyeing of textiles
AssigneeNovozymes North America, Inc.
InventorsJiyin Liu, Brian Condon, Harry Lee Showmaker III
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods for single-bath biopreparation and dyeing of cellulosic fibers, which are carried out by contacting the fibers simultaneously or sequentially with a bioscouring enzyme, preferably pectinase, protease, and/or lipase, and a dyeing system, under conditions that do not require emptying the bath or rinsing the fabric between biopreparation and dyeing steps.
Claims27
A method for single-bath scouring and dyeing of cellulosic fibers, said method comprising contacting the fibers with (i) a bioscouring enzyme and (ii) a dyeing system, wherein the bioscouring enzyme and the dyeing system are added simultaneously or sequentially to a single solution containing the fibers.
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