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Acid wash

A wash process that lifts colour unevenly across the finished garment to create a faded, mottled surface. Because the effect is created after construction, it treats the whole piece rather than a placed area. The base cloth decides how dramatic the result can be.

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Acid wash — how it runs

Best on fabricsVisual effectArtwork needsLimits / risksTypical add-on lead impact
Cotton-rich knits and wovens; denim is the classic baseUneven, faded surface with natural variation between piecesNo artwork file — agree a reference wash sample insteadColour and fade vary piece to piece; synthetics that will not release dye are not suitableAdds a wash cycle after assembly, so bulk typically runs longer

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