stonewash
/ˈstoʊnˌwɑʃ/
adjective
- Describing fabric, especially denim, that has been washed with stones to create a faded, worn look.
- The store sells stonewash jackets in various colors.
- He wore a pair of stonewash jeans to the party.
- Her favorite shirt is a soft stonewash blue.
verb
- To wash (fabric, especially denim) with stones to give it a worn, faded appearance.
- She prefers stonewashed denim because it feels softer.
- They stonewash the fabric in large machines with pumice stones.
- The factory stonewashes the jeans to make them look vintage.