Already thirty years ago, Novozymes rethought the entire stonewash manufacturing process. After questioning why chemicals and stones had to play a key role, a premium performance and environmentally friendly solution was developed – the “stonewash without the stones” solution. But the story doesn’t end here. At Novozymes we are eagerly anticipating what will come next in the textile industry, and we are committed to continuously rethink solutions.
The environmental impact
Responding quickly to changes in the field of textile fashions and trends can make or break textile businesses. Over the years, Novozymes has built up an intimate knowledge of the ways in which fashion changes from season to season, and we take pride in providing customers with the latest trends and market intelligence. But what is coming next is more than just fashion trends. An increased attention to the environmental issue is foreseen and is expected to have a weighty impact on all businesses. In this context enzymes play a natural role.
Rethinking textile
Environmental benefits from enzymatic processes - such as Bleach Clean-Up with catalase that removes excess hydrogen peroxide in batch processing - are well known with textile mills. Other applications, such as Bio-Scouring with pectate lyase and denim bleaching with a laccase-mediator system, are also recognized by textile mills and laundries as being clean processes. And we will continue along this path.
This way of rethinking conventional processes will lead to reduced manufacturing costs, increased competitiveness, better profits and sustainability. At Novozymes we are committed to continuing the rethinking of tomorrow, for the benefit of the environment and the profitability of the textile industry.