A process for Rapid opening up of fibre matrix to facilitate improved tanning using benign enzymes is reported. It causes a paradigm shift in leather making ensuring time saving pollution abatement.
Benefits
Harmful lime replaced with benign enzymes
, Fibre opening achieved in 30 minutes compared to 72 hours conventional process
, 0.5 % (v/w) used in the place of 10% (w/w) lime