Dry process

Hand Scraping

A dry, manual process in which the garment's surface is scraped to create lighter, worn areas.

How it works: The garment is placed on an inflatable form or a board. An operator scrapes the chosen areas with sandpaper or another abrasive, following the intended wear pattern. The garment then usually goes on to washing.
Result: Lightened areas with a natural worn look, for example on thighs, knees and seat, with precise control of shape and intensity.
Best applications: Detailed, localised wear on denim when a controlled, piece-by-piece result is wanted.
Garments it is commonly used on: Jeans, denim jackets, skirts and shorts.
Care points and remarks: Because it is manual, small differences between garments can occur, so an approved standard garment is usually used. The cotton dust it produces calls for good ventilation and respiratory protection.

General technical description of the process.