Selvedge denim
Denim woven on narrow shuttle looms, which gives it a firm, clean woven edge (selvedge, from self-edge). It becomes visible on the inside of the outer seam, for example at the cuff, often with a colored thread. The selvedge alone says nothing about quality; but it shows a more elaborate production. Unwashed denim develops individual wear marks over time.
Related terms
- JeansTrousers made of denim, a cotton twill with an indigo-blue warp and a light weft.
- WorstedWool whose fibers are combed and aligned in parallel before spinning.
- FrescoWorsted in an open plain weave made of highly twisted yarns.
- HopsackWool fabric in a basket weave, in which two or more threads are interlaced together.
- FlannelSoft wool fabric with a brushed, matte surface, often made of woolen yarn.
- GabardineDense fabric in a steep twill weave with a fine, steep diagonal rib on the face.