Abstract
This study investigates the effects of some washings and special treatment processes on the biodegradation of denim fabrics. Finishing treatments and special processes were applied systematically on a raw denim fabric to evaluate the effect of individual applications on biodegradation. According to the results, all the finishing processes applied to obtain a worn appearance influence denim fabrics' mechanical and biodegradation properties. Stone washing and its combination with bleaching were determined as the most aggressive applications for denim fabrics. Although a significant decrease was observed, three months of biodegradation is enough to obtain nearly fully damaged fabrics.
Publisher
Union of Engineers and Technicians of Serbia, Belgrade