A Comprehensive Study on the Effects of Stone Enzyme Wash on Different Thickness Cotton Denim Pants

Garment washing is a significant area of the apparel industry. Washing is vital for denim and other casual garments for bringing some interesting washed-down effects. Unwashed condition does not exhibit customer’s desired look, but after washing, the same garment becomes prominent in improved appearance, softness, comfort, light and dark shade, and patchy look that creates customer’s absolute satisfaction. Garment washing process increases the appeal with a lucrative outlook brought about by mechanical or chemical treatments in dry or wet conditions. This study gives an indication of different types of washing processes and the change of physical and chemical properties due to application of wet and dry washing processes as an imparting desired effect on garments. The aim of the project is to find out the changes that occur in physical properties of denim when it is subjected to stone enzyme wash on 12-ounce, 10-ounce and 8-ounce denim pants. Three different shades, namely dark shade, medium shade and light wash, were taken into consideration. Different behaviors and properties of the garments were found in the physical properties of the samples.