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| Check | denim fabric | twill fabric |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Denim is usually a twill, often cotton, with a coloured warp and paler weft. | See the twill fabric notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | Firm at first. Softer after wash. Stretch denim feels more elastic. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Shirt denim is far lighter than heavy jean ounces. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | Jeans, jackets, skirts, workwear, and some shirts. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | Shrinkage, twist, and colour crocking should be tested. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
Does every denim fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Denim is usually a twill, often cotton, with a coloured warp and paler weft. Record fibre, weight, stretch, and whether it is mill or selvedge denim.
Can you skip sampling denim fabric?
Wash a sample if the garment will be washed. Measure size change.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword denim fabric?
Fibre, construction, weight, stretch, width, and finish. Using shirt-weight denim for jeans, or jeans-weight denim for a light shirt.
