Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 6.8.1 · Paper 1
Revise: Chemical, Physical, Biological and Smart Textile FinishesIn biopolishing, a cellulase enzyme acts on protruding fibres on cotton fabric, removing them to create a smoother surface. This gives a softer handle and reduces pilling, making it useful for cotton clothing worn against the skin.