Increasing Efficiency in Textile Scouring Under a Broad Range of Manufacturing Conditions

In the textile mill, wet processing, or preparation, removes the natural and man-made impurities from cotton yarn or fabric. The adequate removal or scouring of impurities before dyeing, printing or finishing is essential in producing quality products, since more than half the faults generated, such as streaking, color matching or colorfastness, can be traced back to ineffective preparation.

Traditionally, cotton scouring has required the use of harsh alkaline chemicals (caustic), extreme temperatures and large volumes of water. Expenses include not only the cost of the caustic and energy, but also the cost of treating waste water to remove residual caustic and by-products. Today, textile producers have a new, effective alternative to chemical scouring with the advent of the Cottonase^® enzyme.

This novel enzyme not only cleans better than chemical scouring, but also greatly reduces the need for extensive waste water treatment and energy consumption. The Cottonase^® enzyme is a versatile, economically viable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical scouring in cotton preparation.

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For additional information about the Cottonase^® product please contact Verenium Customer Relations at enzymes@verenium.com, or call 858.526.0346.

IMPORTANT LICENSING INFORMATION:
No Verenium product or material may be used for any purpose without the applicable Limited Use Label License or the express written consent of Verenium.  Your purchase of Cottonase^® enzyme from Verenium or its authorized distributors includes a Limited Use Label License covering the use of the specific shipment.  By purchase and acceptance of delivery of each shipment of Cottonase^® enzyme , you accept the terms and conditions of the Limited Use Label License, a copy of which can be obtained by clicking here.