Biancalani's New Denim Wash Process Promotes Uniformity
The Prato, Italy-based company recently introduced a two-part solution that enhances fabric stability and uniformity while reducing costs and environmental impact of finishing treatments.
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Whereas most machinery for fabric stabilization do not address shrinkage, Biancalani's continuous tumble washing range, called Aquaria, performs a pre-shrinking process with Aquafix and Aquastone.
Aquafix enhances the stability of stretch fabrics by lowering shrinking in the warp and weft to 3-4 percent, from the average 15-20 percent shrinkage, the company stated.
Aquastone eliminates the risk of getting non-uniform results between laundry processes. With traditional laundry processes, Biancalani said washing machines must be unloaded and reloaded every 250-500 garments, which increases the possibility of achieving different results between each batch. Aquastone is applied during the pre-stonewashing phase in the fabric piece, ensuring a uniform effect, more resistance and superior quality. This innovative approach also prevents stress rips.
Biancalani said the alternative processes deliver a considerable cost savings because the fabric is pre-washed by the time it gets to the tailoring stage. The processes also significantly reduces production times, energy consumption and the use of chemical products.
'The final result is a superior-quality product obtained thanks to a continuous and repeatable process that is more sustainable and effective,' the company stated.
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