An Overview of Enzyme Wash Applied on Garments

An Overview of Enzyme Wash Applied on Garments

What is Enzyme Wash?

Enzyme washing or enzyme wash is a bio-catalytic method where an ultra-soft handle effect can be produced on garments. The hydrolytic effect of the enzyme causes the loss of surface fiber, which improves surface smoothness and softness of the Garments. Cellulose enzymes are natural proteins that are used in garments washing to achieve a stone wash look on the garments without using any stones or by reducing the use of pumice stone. Cellulose enzymes remove the indigo presents in the surface layer of fiber.

Objects of Enzyme Wash:

1. To remove the starch present on the garments.
2. To remove the size material from the garments.
3. For soft feeling to wear the garments.
4. For increasing the color fastness and rubbing fastness.
5. To improve the anti-pilling properties.
6. To achieve a very smooth surface of the garments.

After completing enzyme washing, the following change must occur for the garments-

1. Color,
2. GSM decrease,
3. Softener,
4. Strength.

Advantage of Enzyme Wash:

There are some advantages of enzyme washing, those are mentioned below:

1. Environmental friendly wash.
2. Increased luster.
3. Less damage of seams.
4. Less corrosive.
5. Soft feeling to wear.
6. Prevents the tendency of pilling after a relatively short period of wear.
7. Less time is needed at rinsing after completing enzyme washing than stone washing.
8. Less damage to garments than stone wash.
9. Most economical due to more water saving.
10. Reduce labor engagement.
11. The enzymes can be recycled.

Limitations of Enzyme Wash:

Though enzyme washing has a lot of advantage there are some limitations, which are discussed in the following:

1. Chances of back staining in the garments.
2. Post-treatment required.
3. To remove the back staining, the garments are rigorously washed.
4. The garment load size of the machine is limited.

Written By-

Mayedul Islam
Merchandiser at Fashion Xpress Buying House.
Badda, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Email: mayedul.islam66@gmail.com

Mayedul Islam

Mayedul Islam is a Founder and Editor of Garments Merchandising. He is an Expert in Garments Merchandising. Writing is his passion. He loves to write articles about Apparel, Textile and Garment Washing specially on Merchandising. Mail him at mayedul.islam66@gmail.com