Abstract

The closing step in finishing of garment manufacturing process is involved washing in particular for fashionable garment. Acid washing is a method used in garment finishing to make valuable aesthetic of garment. This study examines how two knitted garments—a terry (100% cotton), and an interlock (100% cotton)—are affected aesthetically and physically by acid washing using potassium permanganate and granular thermocol balls as abradant. Physical characteristics of the garments were examined after acid washing, and it was found that the garment weight in grams per square meter and spirality increased while their bursting strength reduced. Furthermore, colorfastness to wash, dry and wet rubbing and pilling were unchanged. This work indicates that acid washing with thermocol ball is effective for making faded-look of terry and interlock garments for their value addition to customers.