Stone Washing

Cellulase-based enzymes for stone wash treatments at
different temperatures and pH conditions

Denim stone washing (or stone wash) is a finishing process used to give an aged and worn-out feature to garments. Additionally, stonewashing also improves the softness of jeans and denim fabrics.

Pumice stones used in '70 to give a vintage style to garments
Enzymatic denim stone wash through Garmon's products

The process of stone washing began towards the end of the 1970’s, putting denim garments together with the pumice stones into the washing machines.

As the wash drum rotates, the garments are repeatedly pounded and beaten by the stones, abrading the fibers and the indigo color on the denim fabric. The result is a vintage and worn look on brand new garments.

However, the sole use of pumice stone produced many disadvantages:

  • higher amount of sludge from wastewater treatment
  • increased wear of the washing machines
  • higher manual labor to transport and remove the pumice stones from garments
  • added risk of damage to garments

The enzymes produced by Garmon open new possibilities by increasing the variety of achievable finishes while reducing both the environmental risk and the washing machines wear.

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Comparison between a raw denim fabric before and after stone washing with Garmon's Geopower Nps Comparison between a raw denim fabric before and after stone washing with Garmon's Geopower Nps

Drag the pointer: on the left a raw denim fabric, on the right the raw denim treated with geopower nps

Garmon Chemicals' auxiliaries for stone washing gives a natural look to jeans and denim garments, maintaining high contrast on abraded areas without damaging metal parts (buttons, rivets, etc.).

Furthermore, Garmon’s enzymatic stone wash process eliminates all the issues related to the transportation, manual labor and disposal of the pumice stones, reducing the impact on the environment and on the industrial laundries' workers.

Products for denim Stone Washing

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kemzymes ks

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The concentrated version of our new neutral cellulase enzymes for denim stone washing. The strength of kemzymes ks eliminates the need for the use of pumice stones. Designed to work at room temperature.

  • bluesign®
  • ZDHC level 3
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kemzymes k

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The new generation powder of neutral cellulase enzymes for the stone washing of denim. Starting at room temperature.

  • bluesign®
  • ZDHC level 3
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kemzyme ar

Innovative stonewashing enzyme in powder form, optimized for very low liquor-ratio applications. Produces a strong abrasion and rich contrasts on denim garments. 

  • OEKO-TEX®
  • ZDHC level 3

kemzyme max

Powder enzyme for stonewashing treatments with very low liquor-ratio applications. Thanks to its properties, kemzyme max effectively replaces the use of pumice stones. Formula optimized for a riduced back-staining.

  • OEKO-TEX®
  • ZDHC level 3

kemzyme ultra

Our strongest enzyme for denim desizing and stonewashing in the same bath, at the same time. Optimized for traditional bath applications. Active at room temperature, at 50°C it also performs a light bleaching of the garments.

  • OEKO-TEX®
  • ZDHC level 3
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geopower nps

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Liquid compound to perform single bath desizing and stone-wash treatments on denim garments at cold temperature, without the intervention of pumice stones. Optimum working conditions: 25-40°C, pH 6-7.5.
  • bluesign®
  • ZDHC level 3
  • Smart Foam
  • Nimbus
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atb 710

Innovative liquid neutral enzyme working at room temperature, developed to highlight contrasts and scraped areas. Optimum working conditions: 25-30°C, pH 6-7.5.
  • bluesign®
  • ZDHC level 3
  • Nimbus
  • Smart Foam

atb 96 l

Liquid neutral enzyme developed to highlight contrasts and scraped areas. Optimum working conditions: 40-55°C and pH 6-8.
  • bluesign®
  • ZDHC level 3

atb nlt extra

Powder product based on neutral cellulase enzymes for stone-wash treatments with low back-staining levels. Optimum use conditions: 40-60°C and pH 6-8.

atb nlt/s

Enzymatic self-buffering compound for stone-wash on denim garments. Performs at low temperature and neutral pH, maintaining very low back-staining. Optimum use conditions: 40-45°C and pH 6-7.5.
  • ZDHC
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