With new colors come new color innovations. And for companies looking to achieve a more fashion-friendly sensibility, specialty finishes and effects are a solid addition to the repertoire.
People’s Apparel, for one, has been securing its niche with new wash processes that help achieve a more vintage look, and as a byproduct, a softer garment. “We are always developing new techniques, but we currently use washes such as a mineral wash, potassium wash and a tea stain to create a unique product,” Lucien and Pelissier said. As a result, fabrics in a particular color reemerge looking slightly distressed and hues have more depth and variegation.
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AWARDS FOR SPECIAL EFFECTS
With new colors come new color innovations. And for companies looking to achieve a more fashion-friendly sensibility, specialty finishes and effects are a solid addition to the repertoire.
People’s Apparel, for one, has been securing its niche with new wash processes that help achieve a more vintage look, and as a byproduct, a softer garment. “We are always developing new techniques, but we currently use washes such as a mineral wash, potassium wash and a tea stain to create a unique product,” Lucien and Pelissier said. As a result, fabrics in a particular color reemerge looking slightly distressed and hues have more depth and variegation.