Science of Denim

Garments Washing Defects Garments washing  is the process to improve hand feel, appearance and better outlook of garments. That’s why washing plays  a vital  role in garments manufacturing. Because of various washing defect, rejection of garments increases. We need to reduce the rate of washing defects/faults at a minimum level. Rejection  increases  the cost of overall manufacturing. For this reason, reducing washing faults is the major concern for all apparel manufacturing industry. One major  KPI  points  are to reduce washing rejection in  the apparel industry. I made a list of  all types of garments washing defects  so that you may have  a better idea of garments defects. Garments Discoloration Poor Hand Sanding Care Label Fading/Damage Off Shade Shade Variation Over Washing Washing Damage Washing Spot High pH Level Poor Grinding Lycra Out Poor Sand Blasting High Abrasion Effect Color Bleeding at Pocket Bag and Label Washing Mark Poor Hand Feel Washin

Cellulose Wash:  Cellulose enzymes have gained acceptance in the  garment wash  industry as a means to achieve a wash down appearance without the use of stones or with reduced quantities of stones. These enzymes are different from the alpha amylase enzymes used for starch removal in that they are selective only to the cellulose and will not degrade starch. Under certain conditions, their ability to react with cellulose (cotton) will result in surface fiber removal (weight loss). This will give the garments a washed appearance and soft hand. Working Procedure of Cellulose Wash:    Load stones in machine (normally 0.5 - 2.0 part weight stones: 1 part weight garments) if applicable.    Load garments.    Desize with alpha amylase enzyme and detergent.    Rinse.    Add cellulose enzyme (amount, pH, temperature, and cycle time dependent upon type of fabric and desired effects; manufacturer's recommendations should be followed).    Adjust pH as recommended.    Tumble 30-90

Technical Audit Checklist in Textile and Apparel Industry: Compliance is one of the most important issues in today’s ready-made apparel  export business . Foreign buyer strictly follows the compliance rules and regulations before placing the  apparel export order . They are some key matters which followed the buyer during compliance inspection. Those are presented in this article.  Internal Audit Checklist for Apparel Manufacturing Company: 1. Fire & Safety:  Sufficient Fire Extinguisher, Fire Extinguisher Service Checklist, Fire Extinguisher Location List, Access area without hindrance, Fire Extinguisher kept in 3 feet, Fire Extinguisher Color Background Marking, Space beneath kept empty, Evacuation Drill (External) Every Six Month, Fire certified person’s photo, Evacuation Drill (External) File, Evacuation Drill (Internal) File, Sufficient Fire Safety trained employees, Fire safety trained employees name & Photo List, Fire Buckets to Boiler Room wit