WASHING

the process which is used to transform, change, alter the

outlook, appearance, comfortability and fashion appeal of
garments is called garment washing.

OBJECTIVES
To develop softness in garments
To introduce fading effect
To create new fashion
To satisfy the consumer
To remove dirt spot
To remove chemicals used during printing process and
embroidery process
To create abrasion/cut/scratch and related effects

ADVANTAGES
. Starch materials is present in the new fabrics of the new
garment are removed, hence feels soft during use.
. Softness felling of garments could be further increased.
. Fading affect is produced in the garment in regular or
irregular pattern.
. Fading affect could be produced in the specific area.
. Different outlook can be produced by different washing
tech.
. similar outlook can be produced by different washing
tech.
EFFECS OF WASHING
. Change the appearance of garments
. “ the strength of “
. “ “ weight “ “
. “ in size
. “ “ color
. “ outlook of garment
. “ in comfort
. “ in design

LIMITATIONS
. Garments size change
. Dye particle is partly removed
. Uneven shade