Biomimicking of Enzymes for Textile Wet Processing - Part of an ongoing "green chemistry" research project at the National Textile Center of the Auburn University, focused on the development of simple biomimics that simulate glucose and lignin oxidases, peroxidases and peroxidase enzymes, capable of achieving good wet processing results and improving the retting process of flax fibers. Author: Gisela Buschle-Diller. Application and Performance of Disperse Dyes on Polylactic Acid Fabrics - Technical paper about a study conducted to gain more understanding of the application of disperse dyes on polylactic acid (PLA) fibers with respect to time, temperature and fiber crystallinity, and to evaluate the fastness of the dyes on PLA fabrics. Authors: Loise E. Scheyer and Annacleta Chiweshe. Modification of Polyester and Polyamide Fabrics by Different In-Situ Plasma Polymerization Methods - Technical paper about experiments with five different methods of modification of polyester and polyamide fabrics in order to obtain improved properties of wettability, soil resistance and dyeability. Authors: T. Oktem and others. What is Mercerized Cotton? - Article explaining the process of cotton mercerization to improve the luster of the fiber or the fabric manufactured from it. Author: Tom Beaudet. Improvement of the Enzymatic Utilization of Textile Waste from Cellulose and Polyester Blends - Technical paper presenting a continuation of studies on the application of cellulolytic enzymes to the bioutilization of the cellulosic component of PET cellulose waste blends. Authors: K. Wrzesniewska and others. A Buyers' Guide to Enzymes - Technical buying guide to facilitate the purchasing selection process of enzyme products for industrial processes. Introduction to enzyme technology, properties, certification, handling and safety issues. From the Enzyme Development Corp. The Application of Catalase for the Elimination of Hydrogen Peroxide Residues after Bleaching of Cotton Fabrics - Technical paper reporting improvements with the dyeing of cotton fabrics with a bifunctional reactive dye when, after bleaching with hydrogen peroxide, the fabric was treated with catalase to eliminate hydrogen peroxide residues. Authors: Alexandra M. Amorim and others. Enzymatic Treatment of Viscose Fibres Based Woven Fabric - Technical paper, presenting the results of various studies concerning the estimation of the effect of enzymatic treatment on the changes in molecular and morphological structure of viscose woven fabrics. Authors: Danuta Chiechanska and others. Protein Interactions in Enzymatic Processes in Textiles - Technical paper describing the major protein interactions in textile wet processing, and introducing new developments in enzymatic dyeing and finishing. Authors: Tzanko Tzanov and others. Biosynthesis of Enzymes by Aspergillus Niger IBT-90 and an Evaluation of Their Application in Textile Technologies - Technical paper describing the conditions for biosynthesis of the Aspergillus Niger IBT-90 enzyme by a mathematical method of factorial planning and gradiant optimization. Authors: Rita Pyc and others. Application of Genetic Engineering and Enzymes in Textiles - Includes review of the possibilities of applying biotechnology in the textile industry, including the potential for new industrial processes, renewable raw materials, genetic engineering and effluent management. Authors: Dr. T. Ramachandran and T. Karthik. Surfactants - A Primer - Discussion paper about the behaviour of common types of surface active agents used in textile wet processing. Improving Computer Control of Batch Dyeing Operations - Presentation of novel control algorithms, and specific simulation and experimental results for fuzzy logic and adaptive control systems in textile dye houses. Authors: Brent Smith and Jun Lu. Membrane Technology in Textile Operations - Technical paper about the development and introduction of membrane separation technology for the removal of colors and chemicals from textile wet process wastewater. From Koch Membrane Systems. Author: Douglas L. Woerner. Chemistry and Technology of Fabric Preparation and Finishing - Monograph written for students of the textile industry, dealing with the chemistry and technologies of yarn and fabric dyeing and finishing. Author: Dr. Charles Tomasino. Troubleshooting in Preparation; A Systematic Approach - A guide to adequate preparation in textile wet processing to prevent the occurrence of defects in dyeing. Authors: J.W. Rucker and C.B. Smith. Solid-on-Solid Processing of Textiles - Technical study on current research and developments, and the potential impacts of solid-on-solid processing on the textile industry.