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denimDurable twill-woven fabric with coloured (usually blue) warp (lengthwise) and white filling (crosswise) threads, also sometimes woven in coloured stripes. The name originated in the French serge de Nîmes. Denim is usually all-cotton, though it is sometimes made of a cotton-synthetic mixture. Decades of use in the clothing industry, especially in the manufacture of overalls and trousers worn for heavy labour, have demonstrated denim's durability, a quality that, along with its comfort, made denim jeans extremely popular for leisure wear in the late 20th century. denim Textiles 1. a. a hard-wearing twill-weave cotton fabric used for trousers, work clothes, etc. b. (as modifier): a denim jacket 2. a. a similar lighter fabric used in upholstery b. (as modifier): denim cushion covers denim [′den·əm] (textiles) A sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric having a solid-colored warp and a white filling. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Made from "raw-looking, pre-washed, Japanese selvage denim," according to New York Magazine, the jeans cost $990. In addition to Gilded Age, labels like Engineered Garments, Operations and Rag & Bone are taking their cues from the clothing of the working-class man: selvage denim, distressed fabrics, canvas, chambray and lots of utility pockets. About SPURR Launched in Fall/Winter 2006 at Bergdorf Goodman (NY) with its debut American selvage denim product - SPURR is conceptualized and produced by Simon Spurr, former Design Director of Ralph Lauren Purple and Black Label, and Judd Nydes, friends and business partners who have long achieved excellence in the fields of men's wear design and investment management respectively. |
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