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Linked sample · M-01
Clean indigo
Control shade depth, seam contrast and hand feel — no distressing.
Wash development
Develop the look. Control the repeat.
A photograph sets the direction. An approved physical sample sets the standard. We publish three wash families we can discuss with a clear checklist: clean indigo, vintage blue and washed black. Each family has its own page so you can send a link to your team.
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Four development steps
- 1Reference in. You send photographs, a physical garment, or name one of our public references.
- 2Approved sample. After sampling, both sides approve one physical standard pair.
- 3Process route. The process route, responsible workshop and inspection owner are written into the order plan.
- 4Bulk vs sample. Bulk follows the approved sample and the agreed shade range — not a verbal “make it darker” from a new operator.
Specify the responsible workshop, approved reference, process route and inspection owner in the order plan — including any specialist washing partner.
Three wash directions
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Linked sample · W-01
Vintage blue
Agree whisker placement, thigh fading and seam contrast.
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Linked sample · M-02
Washed black
Agree charcoal / grey-black target, grey seam highlights and batch range.
Shade · Fit · Performance
Shade
Physical reference & agreed range
Shade range is governed by the approved sample. Verbal instructions such as “a bit darker” are not accepted as a bulk standard.
Fit
After-wash measurements & shrinkage
Jeans change size after wash. After-wash measuring method and shrinkage must be agreed before bulk.
Performance
Buyer-defined rubbing & strength tests
Rubbing colourfastness and strength tests follow the methods you name. Details live on the Quality page.
Who does the wash
Washing is not a black box. If a specialist partner is used, the partner is named in the order plan and the approved sample still governs bulk. We do not describe a partner workshop as a secret in-house plant, and we do not treat wash defects as somebody else’s problem.
The wash responsibility — in-house or a managed partner — will be stated on the About page once confirmed, and each order plan names the wash workshop.
Workshop photography is hidden until written permission is confirmed — no unverified wash-floor image is shown as our plant.
Effects & risks overview
Each row explains an effect, its main risks and how we handle it — including when we decline.
| Effect | Plain language | Relation to our three published directions | Main risks | How we handle it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enzyme wash | Enzymes remove new-fabric stiffness and even out handle | May appear as a base handle step in all three families | Over-enzyme weakens fabric and kills stretch recovery | Discussed as part of a locked recipe |
| Stone wash | Stones abrade the garment for a rougher vintage | More common on Vintage blue | Abrasion damage, stone grit in pockets, batch drift | Stated honestly if used; bulk checks pocket bags for grit |
| Bleach / strip | Full or local colour removal | May apply on Vintage blue and some black programmes | Over-strip makes fabric brittle or yellow | We do not claim any strip is damage-free |
| Whiskers | Radiating fade lines at crease points | Core agreement item for Vintage blue | Left/right asymmetry, painted look, abrasion holes | Placement and left/right symmetry must be agreed |
| Thigh fading | Broader fade on thigh or seat | Vintage blue | Dead-white blocks, left/right mismatch | Read together with whiskers as one composition |
| Seam contrast | Lighter edge or grey highlight along seams | Agreed on all three directions | Present in one lot, missing in the next | Clean indigo stays subtle; washed black shows grey highlights |
| Holes / rips | Designed openings | Not default on any published direction | Holes grow in bulk; load-bearing seams cut | Evaluated separately only |
| Laser / ozone | Equipment that can improve repeatability or reduce some hand work / water | Shown only when we truly own or manage the process | Calling a process standard before we run or manage it | No dedicated subpage yet — ask in the enquiry |
Wash ↔ product map
Three public samples map one-to-one to the three wash families. Cards repeat here so buyers who land on Wash Studio can jump back to the jeans.
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Clean indigo · M-01
M-01 · Regular straight
Clean, reproducible deep blue with almost no aging.
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Vintage blue · W-01
W-01 · High-rise wide leg
Medium vintage blue with soft whiskers and thigh fading.
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Washed black · M-02
M-02 · Relaxed straight
Charcoal to grey-black with controlled grey seam highlights.
Effects without their own subpages yet
Laser, ozone, heavy distressing, coating or resin 3D whiskers will get their own pages only when we can show our own photographs and repeat the effect in bulk. Until then, ask about them in the enquiry. We will say clearly whether we can do them, through which workshop, and what we cannot promise.
What to send for a wash brief
| # | What to send |
|---|---|
| 1 | One photograph or a set, marked which frame is the “must match” look and which frames are mood only |
| 2 | Or a physical reference garment |
| 3 | Or name M-01 / W-01 / M-02 as the public reference |
| 4 | Target market and any rubbing or strength test requirements |
| 5 | Whether normal colour transfer on dark denim is acceptable for your market |
Division of labour with Quality
Wash Studio explains how an effect is agreed and repeated. The Quality page explains what is inspected and tested after wash. Both pages state the approved-sample principle; this page does not duplicate the Quality checkpoint tables.
What we confirm and what we do not claim
What we confirm
- A photograph sets direction; an approved sample sets the standard
- Three named wash families, each with a checklist
- The responsible workshop is written into the order plan
- A managed washing partner is named when used, not described as a secret in-house plant
What we do not claim
- We do not claim zero emissions or any hole effect on demand
- We do not claim laser or ozone lines we do not own or manage
- We do not promise that indigo never fades or never transfers colour
- We do not publish capacity figures, certificate numbers or audit badges we have not verified