Recent advances in cellulase treatments of
cotton fabrics have resulted in improved softness,
enhanced drapeability, and reduced piling.
These changes can transform low-quality fabrics
into higher quality textiles in an environmentally
friendly manner. Several studies have reported
the effects of cellulase enzymes on fabrics made
of cotton, cotton/polyester and cotton/wool
blends [1,2,4,6]. However, the literature reveals a
tack of information about effects of cellulase
enzyme treatments on cotton yarn properties.
This is to report on a study of impacts of enzyme
treatment on properties of both ring-spun and
rotor-spun yarns.
