it all

s t a r t s with the

f in i s h
genencor better solutions

for denim finishing

T
oday’s incredible range of denim finishes
owes a lot to a little catalyst called the
enzyme. Apparel designers, merchandisers
and denim processors enjoy greater
flexibility as a result of new finishes made
with the help of this industrious little
workhorse. We offer a unique selection
of enzymes so that textile chemical formulators can meet the
specific needs of designers and processors with custom
products and processes.
Taking our cues from nature and using state-of-the-art
biotechnology applications, we continue to provide a stream
of high performance solutions for your industry. Our Optisize®
amylases and IndiAge® cellulases are high quality products
proven to perform again and again.
 denim finishing
needs of designers and processors

W
e have a

complete range

of products to meet the

high backstaining

low backstaining
challenges of achieving

different fabric finishes.

For whatever look high contrast

you want, there’s a

Genencor product

that will help you

low contrast
do the job.
IndiAge® 44L IndiAge® RFW IndiAge® MAX L IndiAge® Super L

IndiAge® 2XL IndiAge® MAX G IndiAge® Super GX

IndiAge® Neutra L

IndiAge® Neutra G
desizing O
ur Optisize ® line of enzymes have long

been the industry standard for quality,

consistency and stability of textile amylases. They

are available in ready-to-use or concentrated liquid

formulations for low or high temperature desizing

processes.
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A wide range of choices
for desizing

Optisize® HT 40 Optisize® HT 130 Optisize® HT 260 Optisize® HT 520 Optisize® 40 Optisize® 160
Thermostable Thermostable Thermostable Thermostable Conventional Conventional
alpha-amylase in alpha-amylase alpha-amylase in a alpha-amylase in a alpha-amylase alpha-amylase in a
a ready-to-use in a concentrated highly concentrated super concentrated in a ready-to-use concentrated liquid
liquid for high liquid for high liquid for high liquid for high liquid for low for low temperature
temperature temperature temperature temperature temperature desizing.
desizing. desizing. desizing. desizing. desizing.
IndiAge 44L and 2XL Fast and economical
conventional cellulase

• Conventional whole abrasion trends

6.5
cellulase industry

benchmark for

denim finishing
6.0

• Aggressive
pH

• Short process time

5.5
®

• Wide range of

abrasion
5.0

• Liquid

4.5
40 45 50 55 60 65 68
Temperature, °C
This chart represents relative abrasion trends only. The wash down of denim will be affected by process vari-
ables, such as enzyme dosage, treatment time, denim type, and equipment.
 IndiAge RFW ®

Gentle and soft,

feel the difference

abrasion trends
• Engineered component cellulase 7
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5
pH
that improves hand with reduced 6

fabric weakening Abrasion 5

4
• Less aggressive
3

• Low abrasion denim finishing 2

1
• Easy to control
0
45°C 55°C 65°C
• Liquid
Temperature (°C)
 Quality you can see
®
I nd i A g e M A X L
and MAX G
abrasion trends

6.5

• Engineered component cellulase

that offers versatility in process

control and finishes 6.0

pH
• Medium contrast finishes

5.5
• Short process times

• Broad operating temperature

5.0
(40-68°C) range

• Liquid and granular concentrates

4.5
40 45 50 55 60 65 68
Temperature, °C

This chart represents relative abrasion trends only. The wash down of denim will be affected by process vari-
ables, such as enzyme dosage, treatment time, denim type, and equipment.
 and Super GX Take the heat off.
High quality denim finishing at low temperatures
IndiAge Super L

abrasion trends
7.5
• Engineered component

cellulase that established a

7.0
new way of processing denim

6.5
• Premium high contrast finishes
®

pH

6.0 • Low operating temperature

(30-50°C) range

5.5

• Wide range of abrasion

5.0
• Liquid and granular

concentrates
4.5
25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Temperature, °C
This chart represents relative abrasion trends only. The wash down of denim will be affected by process vari-
ables, such as enzyme dosage, treatment time, denim type, and equipment.
 ®
I nd i A g e N e u t r a L
The first
and Neutra G
neutral cellulase that works in hot or cold

abrasion trends
9
• Engineered component cellulase

that allows maximum processing

flexibility
8

• Premium high contrast finishes pH

• Broad operating range of pH and 7

temperature (40-60°C)

• Wide range of abrasion 6

• Liquid and granular concentrates

5
40 45 50 55 60
Temperature, °C
This chart represents relative abrasion trends only. The wash down of denim will be affected by process vari-
ables, such as enzyme dosage, treatment time, denim type, and equipment.
 For better solutions to your denim

finishing, contact the local Genencor

office or visit our website at

www.genencor.com
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