Textile & Fashion World

Denim washing is the aesthetic finish given to the denim fabric to enhance the appeal and to provide strength.

Dry denim, as opposed to washed denim, is a denim fabric that is not washed after being dyed during its production.

Denim washing

Much of the appeal of dry denim lies in the fact that with time the fabric will fade in a manner similar to that which artificially distressed denim attempts to replicate. With dry denim, however, such fading is affected by the body of the person who wears the jeans and the activities of their daily life. This creates what many feel to be a more natural, unique look than pre-distressed denim.

Types of Denim Washing:
Denim washing are two types. These are

1. Mechanical washes

• Stone wash
• Micro sanding

2. Chemical washes

• Denim bleaching
• Enzyme wash
• Acid wash

Some Important Steps in the Process of Denim Washing:
1. Pre treatment ( Desizing, Rinsing, Scouring etc)
2. Enzyme or Stone wash
3. Clean up to adjust the desire effect
4. Bleaching
5. Tinting / Dyeing
6. Sand Blasting
7. Softening & Much more…..