The proof behind the stone.
HMS is backed by patents, industrial use, technical data, customer results, awards, and real wash performance.
KEY NUMBERS
97% less material
97% less CO2
Up to 20% lower water level
37.5x more durable
Over €125k/month estimated savings
Lab-backed durability comparison against pumice.
Selected model comparing HMS and pumice material use.
Selected transport-related comparison.
HMS eliminates the sludge stream caused by pumice breakdown.
Based on HMS being hydrophobic and not absorbing water like pumice.
Based on a 1M garments/month model with stated assumptions.
No pumice sludge
Disclaimer:
These figures depend on recipe, factory setup, production volume, local utility costs, waste treatment costs, and trial conditions. Site-specific validation is recommended.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Recognized by global innovation platforms.
HMS has been recognized by global innovation, sustainability, and textile platforms for its potential to change denim washing.
Proof points:
- Grand Prize Winner of Techstyle for Social Good Global Innovation Challenge
- Incubatee of The Mills Fabrica UK & Hong Kong
- Mentee of Pangaia
- Winner of Temasek Trust Amplifier Programme
- Strong presence at Kingpins, Bluezone Munich, Mills Fabrica, and global denim platforms
INDUSTRY TRUST
Trusted across manufacturing, design, education, and innovation.
HMS works with manufacturers, brands, designers, and education platforms to make cleaner denim finishing easier to adopt.
Trust points:
- Registered supplier of Levi Strauss & Co.
- Registered supplier of Kontoor Brands
- Distributed in 20+ countries
- Partnerships with global manufacturers and mills
- References available upon request
SAITEX CASE STUDY
Saitex reduced sludge and transport volume while keeping the look.
Saitex reported that HMS helped reduce both transportation and sludge volume by approximately 90%, while maintaining wash aesthetics.
Metrics:
90% less sludge volume
90% less transport weight
100% maintained wash aesthetics
“Compared to traditional pumice stones, HMS has allowed us to reduce both transportation and sludge volume by approximately 90%.”
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
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Pumice breaks down. HMS holds up.
Traditional pumice creates sludge, dust, extra handling, storage pressure, and hidden costs.
HMS is designed to create authentic abrasion with far less waste and more control.