Performance Properties of Multi-Functional Finishes on the Enzyme-Pretreated Wool/Cotton Blend Fabrics

Abstract

Abstract-Research information related to application of enzyme as pretreatment and subsequent functional finishing on wool blended textiles for imparting multi-functional properties is still scanty. Yarn-blended wool/cotton fabric was pretreated with both a cellulase (Bactosol-CA) or a protease (Savinase-16.0LEx) in individual, subsequently finished with Synthappret-BAP and β-cyclodextrin based combination to impart anti-shrink, anti-microbial, softening and anti-crease properties. The performance of the finished fabrics depended on type of finishing combinations applied rather than enzyme pretreatment. Savinase pretreatment followed by Synthappret+Ceraperm-MW combination finishing impart both anti-shrink property as well as softening, while Bactosol pretreatment followed by β-cyclodextrin and sanitize combination finishing impart antimicrobial activity as well as anti-shrink finish to the wool/cotton blend fabric.

Durable press finishing of cotton fabrics: An overview

“…Crosslinking of cotton textile using DP finishing agents afford the possibility of multifunctional finishes. 122–128 Among them, the combination of easy care finishing with flame retardancy, antimicrobial and water–oil repellency has been more focused upon by researchers.…”