 The present study aimed to treat cotton terry fabrics with alkaline pectinase enzyme, observe the effects on their properties, and compare them with enzymatic scouring, ES, and bleaching with parasitic acid, PAA. ES resulted in a higher resistance to abrasion, lower decrease in degree of polymerization, and better fabric hand feeling compared to alkaline scouring. Additionally, ES was accompanied by a significant reduction in energy and water demand, resulting in the lowest amount of effluence and biodegradable waste water. This article was authored by Kiro Masov.