Rimaks, a Turkish denim manufacturer has partnered with SM Denim, based in Karachi, Pakistan, to introduce BodyCast, a resin-based finishing technique that gives priority to the natural shape of the human body.

In this process, resin is applied to garments that are placed on realistic mannequins shaped like the human lower body. This allows denim features such as whiskers, thigh creases, pocket marks and honeycombs to develop in a natural way, closely reflecting how jeans actually wear on a person.

The company described BodyCast as a new type of resin that works at lower temperatures and does not contain formaldehyde. While the process takes more time than standard resin treatments, it is not more expensive and can still be used for large-scale production.

“We shape denim on the body,” said Meir Barbut, Board Member at Rimaks. “BodyCast helps us recreate the way denim truly wears, in a natural and honest manner, while still allowing brands to control the final look.” The company also highlighted that BodyCast helps jeans last longer. By avoiding heavy abrasion, the fabric is less likely to weaken or wear out too quickly, allowing the garment to age in a more graceful way.