Impact of enzymatic pretreatments on physical properties of cotton fabric
Author(s): Gunjan, Nisha Arya, Neeta Poonia and Vaishali Diva
Abstract: This study investigates the impact of enzymatic desizing and scouring on the physical properties of untreated cotton fabric. Desizing was carried out using 3% alpha-amylase enzyme, followed by enzymatic scouring with 2% pectinase to remove sizing agents and natural impurities, respectively. The treated fabric was analyzed for changes in geometrical, mechanical, and comfort-related properties using standard test methods. Results showed a non-significant increase in fabric count and decrease in thickness, while the reduction in fabric weight was statistically significant at the 1% level. Tensile strength exhibited a slight, non-significant decline, whereas elongation increased marginally. Comfort properties such as bending length and moisture regain decreased but remained statistically non-significant. Overall, enzymatic pretreatments effectively enhanced fabric purity with minimal impact on its physical characteristics, supporting their suitability as eco-friendly preparatory processes in textile manufacturing.
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Gunjan, Nisha Arya, Neeta Poonia, Vaishali Diva. Impact of enzymatic pretreatments on physical properties of cotton fabric. Int J Geogr Geol Environ 2025;7(8):96-99.
