STONE WASH
- Stone wash is a process that uses large stones to give the fabric a textured and faded appearance.
NECESSITY OF STONE WASH
- Creates irregular fading for a unique look.
- Enhances the softness of the fabric.
- Meets specific washing standards.
- Ensures the correct garment size.
- Develops a distinctive wash look.
- Removes dust, oil spots, and impurities from garments.
PUMICE STONE
- Pumice stones, from volcanic activity, are porous and become abrasive once cooled.
FUNCTION OF PUMIC STONES
- In stone washing, pumice stones create an irregular fading effect on garments through a brushing action.
- The effect varies with brushing intensity, with thicker fabric areas receiving more abrasion.
Selection Of A Stone
- Choose stones with the right hardness, shape, and size.
- Use a stone-to-fabric weight ratio for the desired abrasion.
Degree Of Fading
- Fading is influenced by the garment-to-stone ratio, wash time, stone size, multi-layered fabric areas, and wash load.
Procedure Of Stone Wash
- Load stones into the machine.
- Load garments into the machine.
- Desize with alpha amylase enzyme and detergent.
- Rinse.
- Tumble with stones for 30 to 90 minutes.
- Drain and separate garments from stones.
- Apply softener.
- Extract and unload.
- Dry.
Effect Of Stone Wash
- Stone washing results in pronounced fading due to ring dyeing and abrasion, creating a vintage look.
- The process starts with the addition of pumice stones in a rotary drum washer after desizing and lasts for 60 to 120 minutes.
- The stone wash effect is one of the oldest but highly demanded washing effects, valued for its ability to give garments a unique, worn-in appearance.
For those interested in the stone washing process of denim, readers can visit the Eco Stone Wash website at www.ecostonewash.com, or follow their Facebook page Ecostonewash for more in-depth information.