Vertically integrated denim manufacturer Soorty has developed a new stonewashing method that produces vintage-inspired wash effects without the use of pumice stones, which have long been considered a detriment to the environment.
Pumice stones require constant replacement and create harmful sludge in wastewater. Stone-based wash methods also contribute to the fashion industry’s mounting waste problem, as they can damage garments as well as the industrial laundry machines used in the process.
By using a combination of chemicals and enzymes backed by certification organizations such as GOTS, Green Screen, ZHDC and Bluesign, Soorty’s Zero Stone method requires minimal use of natural resources. The process…
Pumice stones require constant replacement and create harmful sludge in wastewater. Stone-based wash methods also contribute to the fashion industry’s mounting waste problem, as they can damage garments as well as the industrial laundry machines used in the process.
By using a combination of chemicals and enzymes backed by certification organizations such as GOTS, Green Screen, ZHDC and Bluesign, Soorty’s Zero Stone method requires minimal use of natural resources. The process…
