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Together we can
create sustainable textiles and fashion a lighter, brighter world.
Genencor and you— a partnership of possibilities
We share a common vision with you —
sustainable textile processing
that costs less, not more.
Environmental issues can be a thing of the past Enzymes can:
Textile wet processing traditionally presents n Replace caustic chemicals currently used
environmental challenges. Large volumes of water are in fabric processing
consumed during wet processing operations, which n Decrease pressure on waste treatment
results in a high volume of effluent. The combination n Improve production efficiency by lowering use
of several high-temperature operations results in high of water and energy
levels of energy consumption. n Perform at lower temperatures and at lower dosages
Pressure is growing to lessen the amount of water
Enzymatic solutions are applicable to a wide array
and energy used to produce textiles. The current
of textile processes, including fabric desizing,
approach is not sustainable given a world of finite
scouring, bleaching, and finishing.
fossil fuel resources and a growing carbon dioxide
burden. As a leader in industrial biotechnology, Genencor is
already helping to move the textiles industry toward
long-term sustainability. The company is committed
Enzymes are the future of textiles to developing innovative renewable enzyme products
The world is increasingly looking to industrial and processes that will fundamentally change how
biotechnology for answers to these challenges. the textiles industry impacts the environment in the
Enzymes are natural biocatalysts, which provide future. And we look forward to you being part of that
a more sustainable solution to producing textiles. future with us.
ENZYMES CAN REDUCE
WATER AND ENERGY COSTS
across a broad range of textile processes.
The Biobased Economy
Our world is changing fast. By the year Changing the Industry:
Catalase
2050, there will be an estimated 9.1
billion people on the planet. And with
our current rates of energy and food
consumption, we need to find new
technologies to sustain the population. Genencor offers robust
catalase enzymes, which
The biobased economy will use allow use of a simplified
biotechnology to convert renewable process to remove
peroxide in an economical
raw materials derived from plants and
and environmentally
crops into energy and products needed
friendly manner.
by advanced societies. In the biobased
economy, renewable carbon from plants Today’s textile processing industry uses a lot
will replace fossil carbon. of hydrogen peroxide for bleaching of knits,
fabrics, and yarns before dyeing or printing.
Luckily, the transition to a biobased After bleaching, the residual peroxide needs
economy has already begun. At to be removed before the fabric enters the
Genencor, we use our leading enzyme dyeing process. This has traditionally been
expertise to help a broad range of done with several consecutive rinses, or with
the use of reducing chemicals such as sodium
industries deliver products that have
bisulfite to break down the peroxide. Both
a positive impact on the sustainability
of these methods are unreliable and call for
of households around the globe. high water consumption, long processing
times, and precisely controlled dosage of
chemicals. A modern way to remove peroxide
is with the use of catalase enzymes, which
break down hydrogen peroxide into inert
end-products, water and molecular oxygen.
vision
Genencor enzyme applications—
just the solution for you.
A full line of enzymes for every step of the textiles process
Whether you want to become a full enzymatic textile mill or specialize in a certain area, we can provide a more
sustainable solution. Experienced technical and sales personnel with backgrounds in textile processing are ready
to help you identify the right enzymatic solutions to achieve your business objectives.
TO MEET CUSTOMER NEEDS,
Genencor supports continuous expansion and innovation
to develop new textile products and applications.
1For fabric and
Optisize® amylase enzymes help break down starch and are therefore useful for
desizing woven fabrics. Enzymatic starch removal is an efficient and flexible way of
desizing. Optisize® products are available for use in a wide pH range and are suited
for cold pad batch and exhaust processes as well as hot pad batch, jigger, continuous,
garment desizing and pad steaming processes.
2For scouring
PrimaGreen® enzymes are the latest innovation for low- to medium-temperature
scouring and bleaching at neutral pH. Using PrimaGreen® results in improved fabric
quality, lower fabric weight loss, enhanced absorbency, and improved fabric dyeability
and bleaching compared to conventional scouring and bleaching.
3For peroxide
OxyGone® catalase enzymes allow effective peroxide removal even under the most
stringent processing conditions. Traditional methods of removing the residual
peroxide after bleaching involve multiple water rinses or chemicals like bisulfite.
OxyGone® breaks down the compound into its natural components—water and
clean-up oxygen. OxyGone® simplifies the bleaching process, provides reliable and complete
peroxide removal, and ensures a more consistent dyeing result.
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Primafast® cellulases allow fabric biofinishing at acid
and neutral pH to reduce pilling and create a higher-
quality surface. Cellulases can help remove the fibrils
that make fabric surfaces rough or fuzzy, producing
For biofinishing
of cotton and a cleaner and smoother surface, softer hand, and
other cellulosics improved fabric drape that lasts longer.
solutions 5
IndiAge® cellulase enzymes are perfect for creating the
stonewashed looks of indigo-dyed denim, eliminating
use of actual stones. Cellulases work on the surface
fibers of denim, weakening them so that washing
removes the indigo-dyed fibers, exposing the white
A commitment to quality For denim
core of the ring-dyed yarns after washing. In addition to
abrasion
and innovation producing a fashionable look and feel, this enzymatic
treatment lessens environmental impact from pumice
At Genencor, our focus is on stone mining and lessens damage to washing machines.
developing quality products that are
easy to formulate, have broad pH
and temperature profiles, are highly
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concentrated, and have long storage PrimaGreen® fading enzyme systems can be used
shelf lives. Our goal is to provide to alter the color and shade of indigo- and sulphur-
robust formulations for both liquids dyed fabric. This enzymatic approach can create new
and granules. fashion looks from cast adjustment and shade change
For denim
shade change to bleaching without the use of harmful chlorine or
permanganate.
ProtexTM proteases are effective for biofinishing
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of delicates like wool and silk, and are used for anti-
shrinkage, softening, depilling, degumming, and
sandwashing. PrimaTan® proteases are used in the
beamhouse for several leather wet-end processing
For wool, silk,
and leather applications including soaking, bating, and liming.
treatment These solutions offer more reliable results than
natural sources of enzymes.
Textile mills and garment laundries both benefit from
PrimaGreen enzyme products. ®
Conserving natural resources Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Textiles wet processing is the most environmentally The first enzymatic textiles bleaching LCA with PrimaGreen®
hazardous stage within the textile supply chain. technology was completed in June 2010. The positive results
Regulatory and consumer pressure is demanding observed have been validated in large-scale production using
reductions in the environmental footprint of industrial Gentle Power Bleach™. Relative to a conventional bleaching
processes —an imperative for the future success system, the LCA result showed a marked advantage for Gentle
of the global textiles industry. To help you meet Power Bleach™. Lower treatment and rinsing temperatures and
this critical need, PrimaGreen® enzyme solutions fewer rinse baths can result in water and energy consumption
from Genencor allow you to significantly reduce savings of up to 40%, and the LCA results demonstrated at
the amount of energy, water, and waste associated least a 20% benefit in most impact categories, including climate
with producing textiles. What’s more, by enabling change, human health, ecosystem quality and water use, relative
gentler processing, PrimaGreen® solutions deliver the to the traditional system.
preferred-quality fabrics and contemporary apparel
desired by your customers. So now you can be confident that your textiles and garments are
processed under more sustainable manufacturing conditions!
LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT IMPACT CATEGORIES
4 resource depletion
LCA results
demonstrate 4 human health
the potential
of PrimaGreen®
to significantly
4 ecosystem quality
KEY:
help reduce the
industry footprint 4 climate change + = 5% –10%
++ = 10% – 20%
4 water use +++ = 20% – 40%
SAVING WATER AND ENERGY
is saving money.
Introducing all-in-one, Full Enzymatic Textile Processing
Now with the addition of PrimaGreen® scouring and bleaching enzymes, you can benefit from neutral pH and mild
temperature conditions at every step of textile processing. From pretreatment to a great finish, in wovens, knits,
and yarns, Genencor enzymes are the more sustainable solution and allow you to combine steps in the mill.*
PrimaGreen® technology results in improved fabric quality, lower fabric weight loss, enhanced absorbency, and
improved fabric dyeability compared to conventional scouring and bleaching.
FULL ENZYMATIC TEXTILE PROCESSING
bleach
desizing scouring bleaching dyeing
clean-up
WOVENS
Optisize® PrimaGreen® PrimaGreen® OxyGone® Primafast®
bleach
YARNS & scouring bleaching biofinishing dyeing
clean-up
KNITS
Flexible Fading™ with PrimaGreen®
Abrasion and fading can now be accomplished in a single bath with no drop and refill. PrimaGreen® enzymes provide
you with excellent controllable and reproducible effects in the finishing of denim—all at lower temperatures and with
less water. Flexible Fading™ allows designers to take one base denim fabric and create multiple looks— saving both
money and time while providing high-quality fabrics and finishes that today’s consumers demand.
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PrimaGreen® EcoFade offers complete
control over blue denims 2 PrimaGreen® EcoLight offers
complete control over black denims
*Bulk application projects are underway. Contact Genencor for further support.
savings
Together we can.
Seeking solutions side by side
with our customers and partners
Genencor is currently engaged in several productive textiles collaborations and partnerships.
We are committed to establishing long-term business relationships that focus on providing
service to, and thinking with, our customers. Besides developing the right products, we also
customize and optimize formulations, recipes, and processes. We know how important it is to fully
understand our customers and their current and future needs. Only through these partnerships
can we offer solutions that generate savings for you and create the effects you are looking for.
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Contact us at textiles@danisco.com or visit us online
at primagreen.org or genencor.com/textiles.
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© 2011 Danisco US Inc.
Genencor®, PrimaGreen®, Optisize®, OxyGone®, IndiAge®, Primafast®,
and PrimaTan® are registered trademarks and Flexible FadingTM and
ProtexTM are trademarks of Danisco US Inc. or its affiliates in the
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