Category : Glossary

Levi’s denim from before 1983 had a redline selvedge. Cone Mills, which manufactured the Levi’s denim fabric, added this red line to their selvedge to...

A term that is used for denim with a reddish hue. The fabric has only been dyed with indigo. See also ‘Cast’....

Recycled jeans can be new or second- hand, but have been customized in some way before being sold to the consumer. Decorative patterns with rhinestones...

The purest form of denim. That is, denim that has not been washed, or treated in any way. Hence it is quite rigid. See also ‘Dry...

Found in the majority of denims, it is the tightest of all and retains color the longest. Its recognized by its slightly diagonal incline when...

The term describing the fades along the outer seam of a pair of jeans. The contours of the folded inseam are seen in the in...

Pumice is solidified lava: volcanic rock that is formed when lava and water are mixed. It is the material of choice when stonewashing garments, as...

As the name suggests, it indicates the power of the denim fabric. Ring spun yarn is often considered as having the strongest pull-strength. Source: Nouvelle de...

This refers to a blend of polyester and cotton that gives denim extra strength, but the look of authentic jeans. It is quite often used by...

A typical jeans characteristic. Pockets on the back of jeans are usually stitched in a decorative way. The 1970s saw extensive and almost exaggerated pocket...