Any one know of a list of the different types of washes and finishes (enz,miner,etc.)
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Discuss the various finishing services that can help showcase your brand. Topics include custom neck tag labels, hang tags, garment washes, folding, bagging and even shipment/packaging options.
Any one know of a list of the different types of washes and finishes (enz,miner,etc.)
Re: Any one know of a list of the different types of washes and finishes (enz,miner,etc.)
The three main washes for t-shirts are enzyme, sand, and garment wash. There are several others as well, but these washes below are mainly for t-shirts to soften.
Enzyme wash- to soften and create a "worn" look and feel. Silimar to sand wash but less expensive.
Sand wash- the abrasion of the sand removes a layer from the print to give it a softer feel. Also removes some of the color for the shirt.
Garment washing- This is a finishing process used by manufactueres to control skrinkage. Also softens overal product, but not like sand and enzyme washing.
Silicone washing- similar to enzyme washing.
Some other terms used in finishing t-shirt productions:
Combed (or semi-combed)- A process for removing all short fibers and impurities from cotton that has been carded. Combed yarn is superior to carded yarn in that it is more compact and has fewer projecting fibers. The finest cottons are made from combed yarns. (My favorite. I use 100% combed cotton for my production runs unless client asks for something else.)
Brushed- A finishing process for knit or woven fabrics in which brushes or other abrasive devices are used to raise a nap on fabrics or create a novelty surface texture. (Used a lot with baby clothing, or the inside of sweat pants to get that extra soft feel)
Mercenizing- (Used for high quality polos mainly-expensive) A finishing process used extensively on cotton yarn and cloth consisting essentially of impregnating the material with a cold, strong, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) solution. The treatment increases the strength and affinity for dyes and if done under tension the lustre is greatly increased.
This is not a complete list, so if anyone wants to add to it, please feel free.
Re: Any one know of a list of the different types of washes and finishes (enz,miner,etc.)
Yeah, I have made similar mercenized polos before. They are expensive but not nearly what RL charges for them. I think they call it their "purple label." The cost is probably under $15/pc for them and they charge hundreds for some of the styles. You have to have big money to make big money.......
Re: Any one know of a list of the different types of washes and finishes (enz,miner,etc.)
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Originally Posted by highstyleinc
Didn't know there was a human spellchecker here... LOL
Just wouldn't want someone looking like an idiot in front of the production staff
If you don't learn the right terminology in a safe environment like this one, it can be pretty hard (or pretty harsh!) to find it out in the real world.
Re: Any one know of a list of the different types of washes and finishes (enz,miner,etc.)
Good looking out, but I think they will be fine using the terminology I have listed. Mercenizing.... Mercenized. I work production, so both is used. If a production staff couldn't figure out what a customers means by mercenizing, I would be worried.
Let's not flood this thread with nit picking. Experience and important info is better.
Re: Any one know of a list of the different types of washes and finishes (enz,miner,etc.)
well I don't know the names as its not something I am looking to get into, yet Nazdar/Polyone has some new stuff out (I believe enzymes) that should fit the bill.
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would there be a breakdown under the enzyme category? One production guy told me that it varies in countries ie. US would use type K and indonesia uses type M, and bangladesh would use type S...? Anymore info on this?
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