What is Enzyme Washing?
Enzyme washing is a laundering processes which uses enzymes to clean clothing or to finish fabric, especially in the case of jeans and other garments with a worn-in look. Various enzymatic cleaners are available from stores which specialize in laundry supplies, and can also be special ordered. For regular cleaning, enzymes carry numerous economic and environmental benefits. On an industrial scale, enzyme washing has replaced laborious laundering techniques such as stonewashing, saving money and environmental impact for companies. Enzymes are proteins produced by living organisms. All organisms produce a wide range of enzymes to accomplish necessary biological tasks. Some enzymes can also be replicated in the lab, or engineered to perform in a particular way. One of the reasons that enzyme washing is so ecologically friendly is the natural origins of enzymes, which biodegrade, rather than lingering in the water supply. Enzyme washing products are also much more potent than other laundry
