Enzymatic Scouring

Enzymatic scouring utilizes specifically selected enzymes to remove non-cellulosic impurities from textile fibers, particularly cotton. These impurities, such as waxes, pectins, hemicelluloses, and residual sizes, hinder the fabric's absorbency and overall quality. Traditional scouring methods employ strong alkaline solutions to achieve this, but these chemicals can damage the fibers and contribute significantly to pollution.

Our enzymatic scouring process relies on biocatalysts, primarily pectinases, cellulases, and in some cases, amylases, to break down these impurities. These enzymes act selectively on the target substances, leaving the cellulose structure of the fibers intact. This targeted action minimizes fiber damage and ensures superior fabric quality.

• Specificity: Enzymes exhibit high specificity, targeting only the desired impurities without affecting the essential cellulose structure of the fibers.
• Mild Reaction Conditions: Enzymatic scouring operates under mild temperatures and pH conditions, reducing energy consumption and fiber damage compared to harsh alkaline treatments.
• Biodegradability: Enzymes are naturally occurring substances that readily biodegrade, minimizing environmental impact and reducing the burden of wastewater treatment.
• Efficiency: Enzymatic scouring can achieve superior scouring results with shorter processing times and lower water consumption.

• Pectinase-Based Scouring: This is the most common type, where pectinase enzymes are employed to degrade pectin, a major component of non-cellulosic impurities in cotton.
• Cellulase-Based Scouring: Cellulases are used to modify the surface of the fibers, enhancing the removal of impurities and improving fabric properties like softness and drape.
• Combined Enzyme Systems: In some cases, a combination of pectinases, cellulases, and other enzymes like amylases (for desizing) are used to achieve optimal scouring results for specific fabrics and applications.

• Reduced Water Consumption: The process typically requires less water, conserving this precious resource.
• Minimized Wastewater: Lower chemical usage and biodegradable enzymes result in less polluted wastewater, easing the burden on treatment facilities.
• Reduced Energy Consumption: Lower processing temperatures translate to reduced energy usage.
• Biodegradability: Enzymes break down naturally, leaving no harmful residues in the environment.
• Improved Worker Safety: Eliminates the use of harsh chemicals, creating a safer working environment.

• Enzymatic Scouring: We specialize in the removal of non-cellulosic materials from cotton surfaces using enzymes such as pectinases and cellulases, which gently cleanse the fabric without harsh chemicals.
• Biopolishing: We improve fabric quality by reducing fuzziness and pilling through the action of cellulase enzymes, resulting in a cleaner surface, cooler feel, lustre, and softer touch.
• Biopreparation: Our enzymes ensure consistent and reliable results for cotton knits, woven yarn, and towels, providing even dyeing results with instant fabric absorbency.
• Strength and Softness Retention: Fabrics treated with our enzymatic process lose less strength and weight, preserving the natural softness of cotton without the need for chemical softeners.