Denims:
Denim (which gets its name from the French city "from Nîmes"
is a rugged cotton twill textile, in which the weft passes under two or more warp threads. This twill weaving produces the familiar diagonal ribbing of the fabric, which distinguishes denim from cotton duck. It is characteristic of any indigo denim that only the warp threads are dyed, whereas the weft threads remain plain white.
Dry denim:
Dry or
raw denim, as opposed to washed denim, is a denim fabric
that is not washed after being dyed during its production. Over time,
denim will generally fade, which is often considered desirable. During
the process of wear, it is typical to see fading on areas that generally
receive the most stress, which includes the upper thighs (whiskers), the ankles (stacks) and behind the knees (honey combs).
Selvedge denim:
Selvedge denim (alternative spelling:
selvage denim) is a type of denim which forms a clean natural edge that does not unravel
.
It is commonly presented in the unwashed or raw state. Typically, the
selvedge edges will be located along the out-seam of the trousers,
making it visible when cuffs are worn.