Category : Glossary

A dyeing process where colour is applied onto a fabric in garment form. Dyestuff on pocket linings and labels is an indication a jean has...

Fustian is the collective name for a group of fairly coarse fabrics made from half-linen or cotton. Source: Nouvelle de Nîmes Nº 5: The Denim Dictionary...

Jeans with low rise and bell bottom flare. Flared jeans were in huge demand in the 1970s and even made a (short lived) comeback in...

Describes the cut, shape, and design of jeans. Different brands offer varying lengths, sizes, and specifics such as loose fit, skinny fit, bootcut, and straight fit...

The term is sometimes used to refer to the finishing processes used to age denim garments or create other effects by various means such as...

Also known as weft yarn, the crosswise selvage-to-selvage yarns in the weave. Source: Tellason Denim Terminology...

Refers to the ounces per square yard of a fabric. Denim is typically woven in weights from 4 to 15 ounces per square yard. Source:...

Cotton is graded according to strength, staple length, color, smoothness and uniformity. This term stands for an average grade of cotton, usually used in denim....

An effect that is obtained after repeated wear and wash of indigo dyed denim. Multiple methods exist to create this effect artificially, for example stone washing...