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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 17, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Jiyin Liu, Raleigh, NC (US);
Brian Condon, Wake Forest, NC (US);
Assignee:
Novo Nordisk Biochem North America, Inc., Franklinton, NC (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
D06M / ; D06P / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
8401 ; 81161 ; 435263 ;
Abstract
A method for continuously biopolishing cellulose-containing fabrics is disclosed. This method involves (a) contacting the fabric with a cellulase having low affinity for cellulose and (b) subjecting the contacted fabric to high temperature. Treatment of the cellulose-containing material may be carried out as an additional step or a combined step with chemical preparation, dyeing, printing and finishing. This treatment results in excellent pilling performance, minimal loss in fabric strength and weight, and better wettability.