Denim abrasion and finishing with enzymes
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New opportunities arise in denim abrasion and finishing with the right machines and enzymes. Laundries can differentiate their products to brands. And brands can make new sustainability claims to consumers.

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Denim abrasion
In denim abrasion, Novozymes Denimax® cuts water, energy and heat costs and gives a great stone-washed look.
Denim abrasion with enzymes
• Provides a high color-contrast finish, high color pull and a low degree of back-staining
• Reduces equipment wear and tear compared to washing with pumice stones
• Is available for temperatures as low as 30°C and for combined de-sizing and abrasion (single process step)
Denim abrasion with enzymes
• Provides a high color-contrast finish, high color pull and a low degree of back-staining
• Reduces equipment wear and tear compared to washing with pumice stones
• Is available for temperatures as low as 30°C and for combined de-sizing and abrasion (single process step)

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Novozymes Denilite® allows for a safer, more stable and faster denim bleaching process even without damage to stretch fibers when compared to traditionally bleached denim.
Novozymes Denilite® Benefits
- Cuts chemical use to improve effluent quality
- Easier to use: bleaching stops automatically after 15 minutes
- Improves garment contrast and enhances abrasion effect
- Excellent anti-back staining properties
- Available for use at room temperature
- No damage to stretch fibers
In denim abrasion, Novozymes Denimax® cuts water, energy and heat costs and gives a great stone-washed look.
Novozymes Denimax® Benefits
- Provides a high color contrast finish, high-color pull and a low degree of back staining
- Cuts water consumption by up to 95 % and energy consumption by up to 50 %.*
- Reduces equipment wear and tear*
- Available for temperatures as low as 30°C and for combined de-sizing and abrasion (single process step)
- Available for water saving spray application for DeniSafe® certified machines
*Compared to conventional stonewashing with pumice stones
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