170-174This study deals with imparting special
effects on denim fabric using novel finishes. Special finishes are applied on
desized indigo dyed cotton fabric. Their impacts are evaluated concerning
breaking force, spectral characteristics and surface appearance. The results
show significant differences among modern special treatments, thus providing
important data on the processing of denim. All finishes show decrease in
breaking force and cause changes in spectral characteristics of the treated
samples. The results indicate that some of them are acceptable only as an
effective segment on a garment