Saturday, 19 April 2014

Biostoning - a green way to distress denim


Bio-stoning is used to give a distressed look to denim. It is an environmentally friendly way of creating a worn look to jeans.
Volcanic rock, or pumice stones are often used but they damage the clothes, hems and machinery as well as producing a fine dust that is hazardous to the health of the workers. Most manufactures use enzymes to bio-stoning instead, which is a natural enzyme tat 'eats' at the surface colour of the fabric, creating the desired look.
Benefits:
-         Less damage to fabric and machines
-         Reduced product variability – more control over quality
-         Reduced labour costs
-         Reduced environmental cost – no abrasive sludge left in waste water 

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