Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.

Page 18 · column 6 of 7 · from the scan, no model involved

The clipping this text was read from
The clipping this text was read from

in a bleaching agent. Once the garments have the desired look, the stones are removed, and the garments are washed and neutralized to prevent further fiber damage.

The retail cost of jeans is increased due to the additional process used. Companies have to replace washing machines sooner and have to deal with special sewerage problems posed by the stones.

Consumers who are looking for a less-expensive way to be in fashion cannot duplicate the manufacturer’s process in their own laundry rooms. Any stone will permanently damage washing machines. However, if they have the time and the desire, they can use chlorine bleach and commercial softening and bleaching products to approach the stone-washed look.

79.9%