Research Article

Effects of Anhydrous Enzymes Usage in Denim Washing on Fabric Tear Strength

Number: 32 December 31, 2021
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Effects of Anhydrous Enzymes Usage in Denim Washing on Fabric Tear Strength

Abstract

In this study, an anhydrous enzyme washing process was produced as an alternative for stone washing which is one of the major steps of denim production. For this concept, 3 different fabric contents and 4 different anhydrous washing enzymes were used, the visual appearance as well as the strength of the products that was obtained after washing were compared with the products that was made with conventional stone washing. The results of the physical performance and visual tests showed that the developed anhydrous enzyme washing process can replace the stone washing process. In addition, up to 12 liters of water was saved on a product basis and the use of pumice stone was completely eliminated. Therefore, product costs were also reduced while natural resource consumption was reduced.

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Supporting Institution

R&D Center of Su Global

Project Number

RD-002

Thanks

The authors would like to thank R&D Center of Su Global for their support throughout the study. Results presented here are part of preliminary studies as part of the project entitled “Application of Stone Washing Process via Novel Anhydrous Enzyme Method and Conducting Trials on Present Products (Taşlama Prosesinin Yenilikçi Susuz Enzim Yöntemi ile Uygulanması ve Mevcut Ürünler Üzerinde Denenmesi)” (Project ID: RD-002) conducted under R&D Center of Su Global.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2021

Submission Date

January 8, 2022

Acceptance Date

January 8, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Number: 32

APA
Açıkgöz Tufan, H., Emekdar, E., Şahin, U. K., Şensoy, M., Tunalı, Y., & Güngör, H. (2021). Effects of Anhydrous Enzymes Usage in Denim Washing on Fabric Tear Strength. Avrupa Bilim Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, 32, 1203-1206. https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.1055060

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