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Table 7 Effect of enzymatic treatments on some physicochemical an color properties of cotton fabrics

From: Aspergillus awamori MK788209 cellulase: production, statistical optimization, pea peels saccharification and textile applications

Cotton Fabric type

WL%

Roughness

(µm)

W.I.

K/S

Twill

Untreated

(bleached)

2.19

11.8

78.37

12.22

Treated

(oxidized)

2.74

13.92

71.37

14.18

Blank

-

24.7

71.73

8.63

Satin

Untreated

(bleached)

2.14

10.8

64.34

12.08

Treated

(oxidized)

2.59

12.59

65.26

21.85

Blank

-

11.75

68.80

11.73

  1. Untreated: Enzymatic treated only
  2. Treated: cotton fabric sample pretreated with sodium periodate followed by enzymatic treatment