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Twill is a weave technique that gives the fabric a characteristic pattern of diagonal lines. Twill weave is not limited to a certain type of

In 1924 Sakichi Toyoda invented his first loom called the Model G. It was produced in a licensed version for the European market by the

Tate-Ochi is a Japanese term that refers to occurrences of vertical lines in vintage denim, which is also referred to as slubs; an industry term

Suspender buttons are sewn onto the inner or outer side of the waistband and function to anchor suspenders. Most suspenders have two straps attached on

Dyestuff derived from a sulphur base used alone or in combination with indigo to change the cast of the shade. Using sulphur dye, indigo can

Term used to indicate lengths of fiber that require spinning and twisting in the manufacturing of yarn. Source: Tellason Denim Terminology

A textile term referring to a thick or heavy place in the yarn. Old technology spinning frames produced yarn with unevenness. Modern yarn spinning technology

A loose, soft, untwisted strand or rope of fibres. The carding machine is the first of the machines to deliver cotton stock in the form

Refers to natural torque in regular twill fabrics caused by the geometry of the weave such that the fabric shrinks more perpendicular to the twill

A process which uses a gas flame to burn off the ‘fluff’ or tiny hairs you can seen on the surface of some denim. It’s