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  • Textile Chemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Wool fibers require shrinkproofing treatments for durability and consumer appeal.
  • Traditional enzyme-based shrinkproofing (exhaustion method) is eco-friendly but time-consuming.
  • Existing methods may cause excessive damage to wool fibers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, rapid, and eco-friendly shrinkproofing process for wool using enzymes.
  • To investigate the efficacy of a multiple padding technique compared to traditional exhaustion.
  • To analyze the impact of the new process on wool fiber structure and performance.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a multiple padding shrinkproofing process utilizing Savinase 16L and an organic phosphine compound.
  • Comparative analysis of wool treated by multiple padding versus traditional exhaustion using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS).
  • Evaluation of machine-washability based on standard TM 31 5 × 5A (area shrinkage < 8%).

Main Results:

  • The multiple padding process achieved machine-washable wool in just 2.5 minutes, a significant time reduction.
  • This method demonstrated controlled enzyme adsorption, leading to more uniform treatment and less fiber damage.
  • Disulfide bond removal efficiency was approximately 15 times higher, and the catalytic rate was 14 times faster than exhaustion.

Conclusions:

  • The novel multiple padding technique offers a highly efficient and eco-friendly alternative for wool shrinkproofing.
  • This process enables continuous production and can replace environmentally harmful chlorination methods.
  • The findings provide valuable insights for optimizing enzyme-based textile finishing processes.