Enzyme engineering makes blue denim greener

Denim dyeing

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Environmentally friendlier alternative to indigo dye can now be made at a competitive price

Enzyme engineering could enable a greener and safer way to dye denim, with only a modest increase in cost. The method could alleviate the environmental and health impacts linked to the manufacture of jeans, of which around four billion pairs are sold each year.