Denim is a sturdy cotton warp faced textile in which the
weft passes under two or more threads. This twill weaving produces a diagonal
that distinguishes it from cotton duck. The most common denim is indigo denim.
The warp thread is dyed while the weft thread is left white.
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| Denim Washing |
Flowchart of Denim Washing
Batching
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Loading
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De-sizing
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Enzyme wash with stone
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Enzyme killing
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De-colorization
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Neutralization of chlorine
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Neutralization With Acetic Acid
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Finishing
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Softening
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Drying