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BIO-SCOURING / BIOPOLISHING

BIO-SCOURING / BIOPOLISHING

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The textile industry has long utilized enzymes, beginning with the application of amylase for starch removal during de-sizing. Today, advanced specialty enzymes play a critical role in various textile processes, including biological scouring, anti-pilling, fabric polishing, garment washing, fading, and stone washing. These enzymes, such as those designed for residual peroxide removal and dye bath bio-polishing, address growing environmental and cost concerns while enhancing process efficiency. By leveraging enzyme technology, the industry achieves cleaner, more sustainable methods that align with modern ecological standards and deliver high-quality textile finishes.

Innovative enzyme solutions, such as those developed by Epygen, are tailored to meet the dynamic demands of the textile and garment processing industry. Through advanced enzyme engineering, strains isolated from diverse biological environments are optimized for specific applications, such as cold-water stone washing of denim, which minimizes back-staining while delivering superior finishes. Epygen’s enzyme scientists focus on understanding complex natural substrates like cotton, customizing enzyme proteins to maximize efficiency and performance. This combination of cutting-edge science and alignment with fashion trends enables cleaner, more cost-effective processes, making Epygen enzymes a trusted choice in the industry.

Usual chemical scouring followed by Mills, utilises harsh chemicals like Caustic to remove wax, pectin etc. from fabric. Harsh alkalys and oxidizers are known to be harmful for fabric, environment and individuals. Subsequent to Scouring, fabric is subjected to Biopolishing prior to Dyeing.

Epygen Scientists have developed a single step Bioscouring and Biopolishing enzyme Retrocell BSL, drastically simplifying the process.

Name RetroCELL® BSL

Description
Pectolytic enzyme with Cellulase activity, co expressed by non pathogenic microorganism in controlled fermentation process. BSL simplifies and combines Scouring and Polishing steps as it removes pectin efficiently while simultaneously de-pilling fabric surface.

This is a unique combination of Bio Scouring (Pectate Lyase) enzyme with enhanced Cellulase activity designed to remove pectin from grey fabric and microfibril from fabric surface in a synergistic manner.

BSL offers following benefits when used suitably:

  • Efficient removal or Pectin/ Wax with other impurities from cotton
  • Increase Yarn smoothness, pliability and absorbance
  • Efficient De-pilling and pill ball removal
  • Significant reduction of BOD/COD
  • Saves Water/ Energy/Time and Chemicals

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