Effect of Mechanical and Enzymatic Treatments on Some Properties of Coarse Wool

L. El-Gabry Technology of Proteinic and Synthetic Fibers, Textile Research Division, National Research Centre, Tahrir St, Dokki, Cairo, EgyptCorrespondence[email protected]

G. El-Nouby Spinning and Weaving Department, National Research Centre, Tahrir St, Dokki, 12311, Cairo, Egypt

O. G. Allam Chemistry and Technology of Proteinic and Synthetic Fibres at the Textile Research Division, National Research Centre, Tahrir St, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt

H. El-Sayed Chemistry and Technology of Proteinic and Synthetic Fibres at the Textile Research Division, National Research Centre, Tahrir St, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt

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A new mechanical method for treatment of wool fibers has been predicted to impart certain desired properties to coarse wool. Subsequent treatment of wool with sodium sulfite and the proteolytic enzyme savinase 16L, Type EX has been conducted. The treated wool fibers have better dyeability with acid, reactive, and basic dyes than the untreated ones. The felting resistance of wool has been enhanced to an acceptable degree. Scanning electron microscopy investigation has been used to monitor any change in the morphological structure of wool fibers.

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