An Overview of Stone Wash Applied on Garments

An Overview of Stone Wash Applied on Garments

What is Stone Wash?

Stone Wash presents “Used effect” or “Vintage effect” on the garments. Traditionally stonewash is done by using a pumice stone to achieve a desirable look. Here, Pumice stone is one of the most important components used to abrade the surface of the fabric of the garment. This is due to the varying degree of abrasion in the garments. Stone washing makes the garments more supple so that it fits more comfortably. In the current fashionable era, stone washing is most common than other garments wash. This article has presented some key advantages and disadvantages of stone washing.

Stonewashed female sleeveless denim vest

In the stone washing process, the fibers on the surface of the fabric are broken and removed, where the inner white fibers of the warp yarn are gradually exposed. Here, natural patterns can be formed as the degree of abrasions varies in various parts of the garments.

Advantages of Stone Wash:

Various advantages of stone washing are mentioned in the following:

1. Garments have achieved the vintage or Old look effect after stone washing.
2. The desired shade is easily achieved by applying stone washing.
3. Stone washing makes the garments more fashionable.
4. Less time is needed to achieve the desired shade than enzyme wash.

Limitations of Stone Washing:

Though stone washing has a lot of advantages it carries some limitations, those are mentioned below:

1. Stone washing may cause back staining and re-deposition.
2. Stones can cause wear and tear effects on the garments.
3. Stones can damage the washing machine due to their higher abrasion.
4. Increase the labor cost to remove stone dust from the finished garments.
5. Extra time is needed to complete the whole process due to removing stone from the garments.
6. Metal buttons and rivets of the garments can be abraded due to the use of stone and may reduce the quality of clothing.

Mayedul Islam

Mayedul Islam is a Founder and Editor of Garments Merchandising. He is an Expert in Garments Merchandising. Writing is his passion. He loves to write articles about Apparel, Textile and Garment Washing specially on Merchandising. Mail him at mayedul.islam66@gmail.com