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Bio wash, also known as enzyme wash, is a process where fabric is treated with natural enzymes to remove excess fibers and fuzz, resulting in a smoother and softer fabric surface. This treatment enhances the fabric's appearance, reduces pilling, and gives it a cleaner finish, making it more comfortable to wear.

Bio Wash

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Silicon wash is a finishing process applied to fabric to enhance its softness, smoothness, and flexibility. The treatment involves using silicone-based chemicals during the washing process, which imparts a silky feel and reduces the fabric's tendency to wrinkle. This finish is  used in garments  to improve their texture and wearability.

Silicon Wash

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A pre-shrinkage wash is a process applied to fabrics before they are cut and sewn into garments. This washing process helps reduce the amount of shrinkage that occurs when the final garment is washed by the consumer. It ensures that the fabric retains its size and shape after multiple washes.

Pre - Shrinkage

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Mercerization is a chemical treatment applied to cotton fabrics or threads to increase their luster, strength, and affinity for dyes. This process involves treating the fabric with a solution of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), which causes the fibers to swell, resulting in a smoother, shinier, and more durable fabric. The treated fabric has a silk-like sheen and enhanced color vibrancy.

Mercerisation

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Acid wash is a finishing process used primarily on denim fabrics to create a faded, distressed look. The process involves washing the fabric with pumice stones soaked in chlorine, which removes color from certain areas, resulting in a marbled or mottled appearance. This gives the fabric a unique, vintage look with high contrast between the faded areas and the original color.

Acid wash

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Perfume wash is a finishing process in textiles where garments are treated with a special wash that infuses them with a lasting fragrance. This process not only adds a pleasant scent to the fabric but can also soften the material. It's commonly used in clothing to enhance the overall sensory experience of the garment.

Perfume wash

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An antimicrobial wash in textiles involves treating the fabric with agents that inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes. This treatment helps keep the fabric fresher for longer periods, reducing odors and increasing hygiene. The fabric remains soft and comfortable to wear, with no visible difference compared to untreated fabric, but it provides added protection against microbes.

Anti Microbial

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Stain repellent wash is a finishing process applied to fabrics to make them resistant to stains and spills. The treatment creates a protective barrier on the fabric, preventing liquids and other substances from penetrating the fibers. This makes the fabric easier to clean and maintain, as stains can be wiped off or washed away with minimal effort.

Stain Repellant

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Tie-dye is a fabric dyeing technique where the fabric is twisted, folded, or crumpled before being tied with strings or rubber bands, and then dyed. The areas that are tied resist the dye, creating unique, colorful patterns. This method is often used on garments like T-shirts to create vibrant, swirling designs.

Tie & Dye

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Cold pigment wash is a textile finishing process used to give fabrics, especially garments like T-shirts and jeans, a worn-in, vintage look. The process involves using cold water and pigments to achieve a soft, faded, and slightly distressed appearance on the fabric, often enhancing the texture and giving the garment a unique, broken-in feel.

Cold Pigment

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Burn out wash is a textile finishing technique where a chemical process is used to dissolve certain fibers in the fabric, typically leaving behind a sheer or semi-transparent pattern. This process creates a unique texture and visual effect, often used in fashion to add a distressed or vintage look to garments.

Burn Out

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Peach fining or sueding is a finishing process that gives the fabric a soft, velvety texture, similar to the skin of a peach. This is achieved by lightly abrading the fabric's surface using rollers covered with abrasive material. The process is commonly used on fabrics like cotton or polyester to enhance their softness and give them a luxurious feel.

Peaching or Sueding

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Distressing wash is a textile treatment used to give garments, especially denim, a worn, aged, or vintage look. This process involves various techniques like abrasion, chemical washes, and enzyme treatments to create a faded, softened, and sometimes frayed appearance on the fabric, making it look intentionally aged and well-worn.

Distressing

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Fabric Finishing

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