The idea was simple: to make jeans in the birthplace of denim. But in a city that no longer has a textile industry that proved difficult from the outset. I found a tailor in Marseille who taught me how to make them and I now do most of the work myself by hand. The factory in Marseille puts all the components of the jeans together.
The term "denim" derives from the French "serge de Nimes", meaning "serge a sturdy fabric from Nimes". Yet the fabric is no longer produced anywhere in France.
Sagot therefore buys the denim canvas from the Venice region of Italy, made on an old shuttle-loom from the s. Nimes once had a booming textile industry. In the 18th and 19th Centuries, the city was home to large textile factories producing many different fabrics. Thousands of people worked in textiles in the city during the height of the industry. They would crouch along the river that flowed through the streets of Nimes, dying cotton, wool and silk.
Open-end spinning — open-end spinning creates a more even and flat denim. The history of spinning — before the Industrial Revolution, spinning was a manual operation. Stretch denim — denim that contains a synthetic elastomer in the yarn usually only the weft. Dyeing explained — dyeing is the process of adding colour to yarn. Indigo explained — indigo is the colour that makes blue jeans blue. Natural indigo — indigo pigments that are extracted from dried leaves from the indigofera tinctoria plant.
Synthetic indigo — a synthesised version of indigo, which is used for almost all denim today. The history of indigo — archaeologists have traced the use of indigo back 6, years. Rope dyeing — a continuous dyeing method where the yarns are roped together during the process. Slasher dyeing — a continuous dyeing method where the yarns are laid out as a carpet, also called a sheet, during the process. Rope dyeing and slasher dyeing compared. Weaving — the process of interlacing of two sets of yarn.
Selvedge denim — denim woven on shuttle looms, which is recognised by the self-finished edges of the fabric. Warp and weft — are the names of the two yarns used to weave denim. Right hand, left hand, and broken twill — different types of twill weaves. Denim is perhaps one of the most well-known and commonly worn fabrics there is, from the classic blue jeans to jackets, dresses, overalls, and more.
For almost a hundred and fifty years the blue jean has been a symbol of classic Americana. Authentic denim is made with cotton. We collect used denim to keep it out of landfill and turn it into housing insulation to support building communities across the country.
When it comes to maintaining denim, you may want to go against your instinct to keep your clothes looking new. Denim manufacturers take quality control very seriously and monitor any defects or variations in color. After being shipped to retailers across the country, the denim is ready to be sold and added to your closet! There is a mix of many different styles that range in price and accessibility.
Polyester Blends This style of denim is the softest feeling, making it extra comfortable and smooth. It is a favorite for business casual workwear since it looks polished and professional.
Sanforized The denim is processed without being shrunk down after washing. The end result is a timeless, classic look for any occasion. Colored Denim fabric can be treated with dyes other than indigo. This allows jeans, jackets, and other garments to be every color under the sun! Stretch Lycra, a synthetic fiber, is added to the denim to give it the feeling of spandex. Go with this style if you plan on eating a big meal with friends.
Crushed Crushed denim is weaved in a manner that makes the end result look wrinkled. Waxed Reverse If you plan on going scuba diving in your jeans, this is the fabric for you! This style has a coating of wax on the reverse side for water resistance.
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