Abstract:The objective of this study was to assess the effect of ficin enzyme as a new antifelting agent acting on wool yarn and fabric. The treatment effect on the dyeing efficiency of luteoline colorant that was extracted from weld (Reseda luteola) was also evaluated. The structural
properties of antifelted and non-antifelted fibers were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. An optimal enzymatic process for antifelting and shrink proofing was achieved at … Show more
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