Dry process

Sponging / Brushing

Dry techniques in which a product or abrasion is applied with a sponge or brush to create localised effects on the garment's surface.

How it works: With a sponge, a product such as a lightening agent or pigment is applied to defined areas. With a brush, the surface is abraded to raise and lighten the fibre. The garment is then washed to set or neutralise the effect.
Result: Patches, highlights or lighter areas with soft transitions, giving a handcrafted, worn look.
Best applications: Highlights and localised effects that complement other washes.
Garments it is commonly used on: Jeans and denim jackets, and also twill trousers and some knitwear.
Care points and remarks: When lightening agents are used, the same handling and neutralisation precautions apply. Because it is manual, results vary slightly between garments.

General technical description of the process.