Denmark-based Novozymes has launched the Bio Prep Fusion concept. This allows textile mills handling knit processing to increase productivity, while saving costs with reliable enzymatic scouring. It also reduces the producer’s environmental footprint by saving 67 per cent water, 50 per cent energy, and 50 per cent time required for knit pre-treatment processing.

Novozymes, is a world leader in biological solutions for wet processing of textiles. Novozymes, founded in 2000, is the world leader in bio innovation. Its industrial enzymes, microorganisms, biopolymers and other proteins allow its customers to achieve more efficient use of raw materials, reduce energy consumption, replace traditional chemicals with more sustainable alternatives, and offer higher quality products.

The company sees a big opportunity in India and Southeast Asia, where knowledge-based innovations in the field of industrial enzymes can effectively replace polluting chemical processes and deliver environmental sustainability.

Novozymes is known for its Combi Polish technology. This saves time, energy and water during the dyeing process. Use of it is the fastest, gentlest and most sustainable way to perform textile bio polishing and bleach clean-up. The readymade garment sector in countries like Bangladesh faces serious challenges like high water consumption and low energy efficiency. Novozymes’ product is a proven technology to address these challenges.