Tzanov T.Stamenova M.Betcheva R.Cavaco-Paulo A.2024-07-102024-07-102024-07-102024-07-102002-07-281438-749210.1002/1439-2054(20020701)287:7<462SCOPUS_ID:0037189699https://rlib.uctm.edu/handle/123456789/80Lipases were used to restore partially the strength losses of cotton fabrics crosslinked with 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid. The enzymatic hydrolysis of the ester linkages at low temperature and neutral pH resulted in 10% strength recovery, coupled with a slight deterioration of the crease-resistance effect. The conventional alkaline hydrolysis provided higher strength recovery, however provoked considerable change in the durable press performance of the fabrics.enArticle