Denim Sourcing Guides
Practical answers to the questions apparel buyers actually ask us, written from 35 years of selling denim to manufacturers — then a route straight to the fabric in stock that fits the answer.
Denim Fabric Weight Guide: 6 oz to 16 oz+
What ounce weight actually measures, what each band is used for, and why two fabrics of the same weight can feel nothing alike.
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Stretch vs Rigid Denim
Which to choose for a given fit, what the elastane percentage actually changes, and what to test on the swatch.
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Selvedge Denim: What It Is and When It Is Worth It
Also spelled selvage. What the self-edge actually tells you, what it does not, and when to specify it.
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