stone wash
/ˈstoʊnˌwɑʃ/
noun
- A washing process for fabric that uses stones to create a faded, worn look.
- Many brands use stone-wash to give their products a casual style.
- Stone-wash became popular in the 1980s for denim clothing.
- The jeans underwent a stone-wash to achieve their light blue color.
verb
- To wash (denim or other fabric) with stones to give it a faded, worn appearance.
- They stone-washed the fabric in large industrial machines.
- The factory stone-washes jeans to make them look vintage.
- She prefers to stone-wash her denim jackets for a softer feel.