BPD Washhouse To The Rescue

Are you a wardrobe supervisor who has a pile of denim or khakis that are not soft enough to work with or comfortable for your talent and you need it immediately?  Perhaps you are a retail store that needs a reliable and innovative facility to wash its inventory of knits, wovens, silks, leathers, and denim. Or maybe you are a designer or startup that needs just one item washed. Have I got a place for you! Meet William Curtin (Bill) and BPD Washhouse to the rescue!

BPD Washhouse To The Rescue: Who Are They

Blueprint Denim Washhouse known as BPD Washhouse is the only full-service commercial denim wet and dry process facility on the east coast. Located in Jersey City, NJ, BPD Washhouse is a true denim studio for pure development. It combines a creative atmosphere with technical knowledge.

I am fascinated by this company and all the services they offer. Here are just a few: tinting, tacking, and hand sanding. sponging and resin application, over-dyeing and pigment spraying as well as many different types of washing.  I think they can truly help many of our MWS customers. I interviewed the owner Bill Curtin via email of course and got to learn even more about BPD Washhouse.

Meet The Owner Of BPD Washhouse To The Rescue

Tell me first about yourself, your background, and how you came to this business.

“I started working in Denim Mills on product development. I then moved to the brand side to work on Denim Development for Nike, Tommy, and CK. Later on, a denim wash facility was up for sale in Jersey City, so I took it over.”

Tell me about the Company BPD Washhouse.

“Once we took over the existing washhouse, we began servicing all the New York City Brands.” 

Where are you located?

“We are located at 158 Corbin Ave. It is near Journal Square in Jersey City, NJ. Walking distance from the Path.”

How long have you been in business?

“We have been in business for 12 years.”

Give us an overview of what BPD Washhouse does?

“Wet and dry process fabrics, garments, accessories, leather, outerwear, and shoes. We consult with brands. We have a denim trade show. We teach denim classes. We also do garment dye. We have just acquired a laser for finishing.”

Is it open to the public?

“Yes, open to the public by appointment.”

BPD Washhouse To The Rescue: What They Do

Give an example of the sorts of projects you do.

“Currently, we are working with a shoe manufacturer to upcycle dead stock. We are working with a high-end NYC designer to apply denim finishing techniques and use them on non-denim items like sweaters. We have washed orange jumpsuits for a TV show to make them look worn and old.”

Have there been any especially rewarding projects?

“We loved washing the Chuck Taylor sneakers for Converse and doing a tie-dye shirt for JCrew that was featured in Vogue.”

Have there been any especially challenging projects?

“Yes, we tie-dyed tutus for the American Ballet Company.”

Does size matter? Is there any job too small or too large?

“We have no minimums but we do have maximums. Certain items have limits regarding what we can produce in larger quantities.”

Do you work with the customers to achieve certain effects?

“Yes, we are good at extracting an idea in a designer’s head and interpreting it onto a project.”

Have you worked for any very intriguing customers?

“Yes, we were on NYC Housewives for an episode about Bethenny Frankel’s Jeans. We have done work for the stylists of Kanye, Drake, Lady Gaga, and U2. Broadway costumes are always fun.”

 Are there any customers or projects that you’d like to work with or things you’d like to try?

“We love working with student designers, the work is so creative and pure. We are also interested in working with costume designers to create unique pieces.”

BPD Washhouse To The Rescue: Contact

Thank you to Bill Curtin for his time and patience. Check out this amazing company and find out how they can rescue your project or make your life a whole lot easier! BPD Washhouse can be found online at www.bpdwashhouse.com or contact Bill at info@bpdwashhouse.com. The phone number is 201-656-6300.