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From the Industrial Revolution till date, denim in all its diverse forms, styles, and washes, has become an essential component to complement any outfit. This versatile fabric was initially worn by miners in the US before it became a symbol of timeless fashion.
While several technologies and innovations are credited for giving denim its iconic status, one innovation which stands out is the process of denim washing. Washing denim is a crucial step in the fabric's production chain, mainly due to the multitude effects that consumers seek for their jeans.
Denim washing - a critical process in the production of denim garments - involves various techniques and methods to achieve the desired look, feel, and finish of the denim fabric. It helps enhance the appearance and comfort of the garment and also helps achieve various effects, such as softening the fabric, removing excess dye, distressing, and creating unique finishes like fading and whiskering.
Denim Washing
The process of denim washing is divided into three parts dry, wet and spray washing. Dry denim, as opposed to washed denim, is a denim fabric that is not washed after being dyed during its production. Wet and spray washing involves raw denim being washed to give it an aesthetic finish to enhance its appeal and to provide strength. In the first half of the 20th Century, denim was sold in its raw form. Soon brands and companies started washing their jeans before selling them because consumers desired a 'lived-in' look..
Pre-1980s, pioneers in the denim industry in the Europe and the United States started experimenting with washing denim with stones, resulting in a faded look and the invention of the 'stone washing' technique.
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