The application of the biopolymer chitosan as an alternative to the convent
ional contaminating processes in textiles was studied. As chitosan is produ
ced by biomass, it is biodegradable and bioadsorbable. These properties are
increasingly important given the current environmental legislation. The ma
in aim of chitosan treatment of oxidised wool fabrics is to improve felting
properties and dyeing behaviour. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights
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