PET-ESTERASES AND USE THEREOF

摘要

The invention relates to esterases and esterase variants and to their use in the hydrolysis of polyesters, in addition to in processes for the treatment and care of laundry articles and fabrics, in particular for improving the wearablility of the latter and for preventing, reducing or eliminiating pilling in fabrics containing polyester. The invention also relates to methods for increasing the hydrophilic properties of polyester fibres and for decomposing polyesters in laundry fibres. The invention further relates to the production of said esterases and to agents containing same.