# Cebeci Pumice

> Cebeci Pumice supplies white stone-wash pumice from Nevşehir (Cappadocia), Türkiye to denim laundries worldwide. It is a business of Cebeci Group, founded in Çorlu, Tekirdağ, Türkiye in 2005, with its own company in Karachi, Pakistan (Cebeci Pakistan Group). Pumice is sold under the registered CBI brand.

## Key facts

- Product: natural white pumice stone for denim stone washing, washed, cleaned of foreign stones and metal-oxide bearing stones, screened, rounded by tumbling and dried.
- Origin: Nevşehir, Cappadocia, Türkiye. Acidic (rhyolitic) white pumice with low iron content.
- Company: Cebeci Group, established 2005 in Çorlu, Türkiye. Supplier to the denim industry (Michelin inner tubes for dry process, washing balls and nets, stenter spare parts, pumice).
- Export markets: worldwide, to any port that receives sea containers (Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, Middle East). Group company Cebeci Pakistan Group in Karachi supports customers in South Asia.
- Sizes: 2–4 cm and 3–5 cm; custom calibration on request.
- Shipping: full container loads (20′ and 40′ HC) from Turkish ports to worldwide destinations; woven PP bags or FIBC big bags; FOB, CFR or CIF; mixed-grade containers possible.
- Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin; lot analysis on request.

## Grades

- 2–4 cm (Standard): Light to mid-weight denim, most 10–13 oz fabrics, shirts and garments that need an even, soft abrasion. Balanced contrast, a fine and even salt-and-pepper look, predictable from one cycle to the next.
- 3–5 cm (Coarse): Heavier denim, jackets and long stone-wash cycles where a stronger vintage look is wanted. Higher contrast on seams, pockets and hems; a more worn, pronounced finish.

## Typical properties (indicative, vary by lot)

- Colour: White to off-white
- Rock type: Acidic volcanic glass (rhyolitic pumice)
- Particle density: 0.5–1.0 g/cm³
- Hardness (Mohs): approx. 5.5–6
- Crystal water: None
- Shape: Rounded by tumbling, no sharp edges
- SiO₂: 70–74 %
- Al₂O₃: 12–14 %
- K₂O + Na₂O: 7–8.5 %
- CaO: 1–2 %
- Fe₂O₃: < 1.5 %
- MgO: < 0.5 %

## Contact

- Head office — Türkiye: Cemaliye Mah. Tahtalı Camii Sok. Karadayı Apt. No: 20/A, Çorlu, Tekirdağ, Türkiye. Phone +90 282 651 35 52
- Cebeci Pakistan Group — Karachi: Plot 209/3-A, Sector-5, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Phone +92 21 35120131, +92 21 35120132, +92 21 35120133
- E-mail: info@cebecipumice.com
- WhatsApp: +923212006161
- Quotation form: https://www.cebecipumice.com/#contact

## Pages

- [Home (English)](https://www.cebecipumice.com/): products, quality, process, logistics, company, FAQ, quotation form
- [Pumice guide](https://www.cebecipumice.com/pumice-guide/): what stone-wash pumice is, why Nevşehir pumice, choosing a grade, what to check, typical properties, shipping
- [Ana sayfa (Türkçe)](https://www.cebecipumice.com/tr/)
- [Ponza rehberi (Türkçe)](https://www.cebecipumice.com/tr/ponza-rehberi/)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.cebecipumice.com/privacy-policy/)

## FAQ

### What is stone-wash pumice?

Stone-wash pumice is natural volcanic pumice that has been washed, sized and rounded for use in industrial washing machines. Tumbled together with denim garments, it abrades the indigo surface to create a worn, faded look.

### Why is pumice from Nevşehir, Türkiye used for denim?

Nevşehir white pumice is light, highly porous and low in iron. It floats and abrades evenly, wears down at a predictable rate and leaves little colour of its own on the fabric, which makes it a common choice for denim laundries.

### Which pumice size should I use?

We supply two sizes. 2–4 cm gives an even, softer abrasion and suits most light to mid-weight denim. 3–5 cm hits harder and gives stronger contrast on heavier denim and jackets. Many laundries keep both and use them for different programs.

### Why does iron content matter?

Iron-bearing stones can leave rust spots or a yellow cast, especially after bleaching. Our pumice is low in iron, and darker volcanic stones that contain metal oxides are removed during cleaning.

### How is the pumice packed and shipped?

In woven polypropylene bags or FIBC big bags, loaded into 20′ or 40′ HC containers. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF to the port you name.

### Can I order more than one grade in a container?

Yes. Mixed-grade containers are common. Tell us the split and we will plan the loading.

### Which countries do you export to?

We export worldwide. We quote to any port that can receive a sea container, in Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East. We also have our own company in Karachi, Pakistan, for customers in South Asia.

### Can I get a sample before ordering?

Please contact us with your fabric and wash program. Our team will advise on the grade and arrange a sample where possible.