Pumice For Stone Washing Textiles
The physical and chemical characteristics of ABC PUMICE make it extremely suitable for use in the stonewashing of finished garments in the textile industry.
Originally starting solely in the denim sector, with the availability of smaller grades and a greater knowledge of washing techniques ABC PUMICE is now also used in the finishing of much lighter weight fabrics.
The extremely low content of Iron Oxide of ABC PUMICE's is sought after especially where safety standards of the finished product are very strict. The standard grades offered for the stonewashing industry are:
10-20 | mm |
15-25 | mm |
20-30 | mm |
20-40 | mm |
30-50 | mm |
The colour of the pumice is white meaning no staining on the product and thus no need for cleaning after the washing stage of the process. The medium level of abrasiveness of the pumice quality we offer to this sector allows for ease of obtaining good abrasion without causing damage to the garment, this is particularly true of lighterweight garments.
Through subsidiaries and representative offices we export to all five continents and pride ourselves in the level of service we are able to offer to our valuable customers.
The quality of the pumice is improved and adapted to the specific needs of garment stonewashers by industrial processing :
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The pumice is rounded and corners eliminated |
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It is washed and foreign stones separated |
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Different sizes have accurate calibration |
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The bag weights are accurate and consistant |
Factors effecting the consumption of pumice stone in stonewashing are
· The quality of the water; hardness, pH, temperature
· The quantities of pumice, liquid and fabric loaded.
· The quantity and types of reactives added.
· The abrasivity of the pumice which influences the length of the washing cycles.