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enzyme finishing

[ˈɛnzaɪm ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ]
noun
acabamento com enzimas
1. A textile finishing process that uses enzymes to modify fabric properties such as softness, luster, or appearance without harmful chemical treatments
Enzyme finishing is increasingly used in sustainable fabric production to reduce environmental impact.
O acabamento com enzimas é cada vez mais utilizado na produção sustentável de tecidos para reduzir o impacto ambiental.
2. The application of enzymatic treatment to textiles to achieve specific aesthetic or functional characteristics
The manufacturer chose enzyme finishing to give the cotton fabric a softer hand feel.
O fabricante escolheu o acabamento com enzimas para dar ao tecido de algodão um toque mais macio.
Synonyms
enzymatic finishingbiopolishingenzyme treatment
Antonyms
chemical finishingtraditional finishing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento com enzimas
Standard term used in textile industry
Portugal
acabamento enzimático
Alternative technical term preferred in European Portuguese
São Paulo
acabamento com enzimas
Common usage in textile manufacturing hubs

Related Idioms & Phrases

eco-friendly fabric treatment
sustainable textile processing
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