Biopolishing

How it is used

Use in cotton finishing discussions; the process should be controlled to avoid excessive fabric damage.

Example sentences

1. Biopolishing reduced the fuzzy surface of the cotton jersey.

   Enzymatic surface treatment changes the appearance of the fabric.

2. The laboratory checked fabric strength after the biopolishing trial.

   A smoother surface is evaluated alongside the material’s remaining strength.

Common collocations

• enzymatic biopolishing
• biopolishing treatment

Related terms

• finishingTreatments given to fabric after weaving, knitting or dyeing to improve its look, feel or performance, such as softening, brushing or anti-shrink processes.
• quality controlChecking materials and products at different stages of production to find defects and make sure they meet the agreed standards.

More terms: Textile Production

• yarn
• weave
• knitting
• dyeing
• shrinkage
• colourfastness
• pilling
• singeing
• desizing
• mercerisation
• heat setting
• calendering