Behaviour of biopolishing on dyeability and certain properties of cotton fabrics

Conventional chemical processes are generally severe and fi bre damage may occur. Enzymes are characterized by their ability to operate under mild conditions and as a result processes can be carried out without further damaging the fi bers. Enzymes are also readily biodegradable and therefore potentially harmless and environmentally friendly. Biopolishing enzymes used in biopolishing, off ers a number of benefi ts such as improvement in pill resistance, superior colour brightness, softness and cooler feel. Biopolishing treatment, given to the cotton fabrics using cellulases, often infl uences dyebility and certain physical properties of the fabrics after treatments. This work represents a review of behavior of cellulase treatment on dyeability and various properties of cotton fabrics.