The Procter & Gamble Company
Method for treating cotton

Abstract:

A method of treating cotton comprising: (i) contacting cotton with an aqueous wash liquor comprising water and an endo-.beta.-1,3-glucanase enzyme; (ii) optionally rinsing the cotton; and (iii) drying the cotton. The wash liquor may contain surfactant. The cotton may be contacted with the aqueous wash liquor with agitation. The method may be for removal of callose from cotton. The method may be for the manufacture of a cotton-containing fabric having improved whiteness maintenance, soil repellency, reduced malodour, anti-wrinkle benefits, and/or improved drying.