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Biopolishing in laundries

Laundries biopolish garments by using Novozymes’ state-of-the-art low-temperature cellulase at neutral pH. By using the biopolishing process, laundries can produce cotton knits that last at least 20% longer.

What is biopolishing?

Biopolishing is an environmentally-friendly process that uses enzymes to extend the lifetime of cotton knits and soon, additional fabrics.

In biopolishing, the enzymes remove protruding fibers from the surface of the fabric, leaving a clean surface. This improves dyeability, and it creates better-quality, longer lasting, more sustainable textiles. The biopolish effect is permanent - even after 30 washes. 

Surveys show that consumers want clothes that last longer. This presents an opportunity for brands to differentiate their products toward consumers. It gives mills and laundries the chance to differentiate their products towards brands.
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Treat cotton as nature would

This one-minute video gives a quick overview of how using enzymes instead of chemicals protects cotton.

For laundries with spray

For laundries with spray technology washing machines, Novozymes has assessed and certified machine brands and enzymes for safe application. This allows huge water savings – up to 90% of the water – and it replaces or reduces use of pumice stones. Look for DeniSafe®-certified machines and enzymes from Novozymes. 

 A family of solutions for sustainable textiles

In addition to biopolishing at laundries, Novozymes offers the one-step CombiPolish® process for mills. 

The Livelong® concept helps communicate the benefits of biopolishing in a single word.   

For consistent dyeing results every time, Novozymes offers products for biopreparation, a more environmentally-friendly form of scouring / pretreatment. 

For more sustainable denim processing, Novozymes offers solutions for denim abrasion, bleaching and finishing. 

Novozymes also offers sustainable solutions for effective bleach cleanup and desizing.

Learn more about biopolishing at laundries

Cellusoft® LT is a robust enzyme that works at a pH of 5.5-8.0 and at temperatures as low as 30-40°C. Such gentle processing protects fabrics, which lose less weight and strength compared to traditional acid cellulases, and retain the best color and whiteness.

Benefits of Cellusoft®

  • Works at the gentlest processing conditions
  • Low weight and strength loss
  • Can be used before, during and after dyeing

 

Cellusoft® info sheet

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