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Enzymatic washing of denim: greener route for modern fashion
Application of biotechnology in textiles is a fast developing area in textile industry. The textile research community has showed tremendous interest in developing enzymatic-based technologies for various steps in textile processing. Denim washing with enzymes is one of the most widely accepted enzyme-based techniques in textile industry. This chapter will give an overview of current research and developments in enzymatic denim washing process. A critical discussion on recent trends and future directions will be presented in order to illustrate benefits and limitations of such applications in sustainable development of future denim washing industry