From Victoria Beckham’s and Won Hundred’s glossy jeans to Diesel’s leather-like jeans, coated denim has been seen recently on many runways.
However, a new range of leather-like coatings offer denim designers fresh ways to tap into vintage, Y2K and moto trends.
Garmon, the San Marino-based supplier of chemicals for the denim and textile industry, unveiled a series of new coating solutions for denim and dyed garments. Each coating offers distinct characteristics to improve the aesthetics and durability of garments.
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Legafinish Silvery is a self-polishing resin that offers a soft and comfortable leather effect. Described as “natural and luminous,” the coating evolves with use, acquiring silvery tones. The more the garment is worn, the brighter the coating becomes.
For a shiny and glossy effect, Garmon offers Legafinish LSP Super. The coating has a vibrant and long-lasting finish.
Legafinish CRK creates an authentic vintage leather look. The cracked and shiny effect provides a timeless and well-worn look.
Garmon said the coatings can be applied to garments by spray, brush or knife, and then dried and cured. The company assured that they do not deteriorate during home washes and will last for the full life of the garment.
The three coatings join a larger group of finishing solutions by the Kemin Industries-owned company. It also offers Legafinish B2, which adds a rubber-like touch to denim, and Legafinish Mirror, a finishing agent compound for a non-transparent self-polishing glossy look.
