Denim Washing | Invention of Denim Wash | Name of Denim Wash Process

Posted by Firoz Kabir on Saturday, April 4, 2015 1

Denim Wash:
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. 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.

Objective of denim washing:
To remove sizing materials and to soften the garment.
To modify the appearance to make fashion.
To create different effects and finishes.
To create vintage look and used effect. 
To ensure more worn out look and faded look by applying different dry processes.


Invention of denim washing:
Denim washing is a textile manufacturing process used to give a newly manufactured cloth garment a worn-in (or worn-out) appearance. Stone-washing was the first washing technique which helps to increase the softness and flexibility of otherwise stiff and rigid fabrics such as canvas and denim.
A number of people and organizations have claimed to have invented stone-­‐washing.
1. According to Levi Strauss & Co., Donald Freeland, an employee of the Great Western Garment Company (later acquired by Levi's), invented "stone-­‐washing" denim in the 1950
2. Inventor Claude Blankie thasalso been credited with having invented the technique in the 1970s.
3. The jeans company Edwin claims to have invented the technique in the 1980s.
4. In 1982, Lee introduced “stone washed” jeans. This was followed by "acid-­‐ washed" denim, which produced an even more faded look.

[Ronald Reagan wearing stone wash denim
associated with Western clothing]

Types of washes involve in denim washing:
 

Dry process:

• Denim Hand Scrapping
• Whiskers
• 3d Whisker
• Crinkle
• 3d Wrinkle
• Chevron
• Grinding
• Tacking
• Nicking
• PP Spray
• Resin
• Destroy
• Tagging
• Tying
• Laser
• Patch
• Bobbling

Wet process:

• Stone wash
• Enzyme wash
• Bleach wash
• Pigment wash
• Tinting
• Acid wash