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term |
info |
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rivets |
A metal
accessory that is used for both reinforcement and
nonfunctional ornamentation. |
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rope
dyed |
The best
possible method to dye indigo yarns. |
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sandblast |
A
laundry process in which jeans are blasted with sand
in order to make the jeans look as if they’ve been
worn. |
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sanding |
A denim
finishing process in which fabrics are sanded with
sandpaper to make the surface soft. |
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selvedge |
The
reinforced edge of a bolt of denim fabric, which is
woven so that it won't unravel; this super-durable
edging is now highly desirable when making couture
jeans. |
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slim
cut |
Regardless of the leg or waistband, the look is very
sleek and slim. |
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slubby |
A term
applied to cotton yarn that is less smooth, more
textured with nubs and character. |
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spinning |
The
process in which cotton is twisted together to form
threads or yarns suitable for weaving into cloth. |
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staple |
The
measurement of length in a cotton fibre. The longer
the staple, the higher the quality. |
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stitch count |
The
number of stitches per inch on the seam of the
jeans. At 12 stitches per inch takes longer to sew
and uses more thread than, say, 8 stitches per inch,
but makes the seam stronger. |
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stone
wash |
Stones -
pumice stones - put in the wash to soften the
fabric. Now enzymes, sand, ceramic balls and other
methods are used to give jeans their worn look. |
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sundries |
Adornments like metal rivets, Swarovski crystals and
decorative stitching on the back pocket. |
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tear-n-repair |
An aging
technique that involves taking a screwdriver or
other tool and tearing small holes in the jeans then
sewing them closed. |
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twill
left-hand |
The
weave runs left, diagonally, resulting in a softer,
loftier feel. A more intricate process that produces
a more supple product than right-hand twill.
Left-weave. |
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twill
right-hand |
Fabric
woven to the right. Using uniform yarns, this weave
is considered more rugged. |
|
vintage look |
Whiskers
(worn, lighter marks radiating out from the crotch),
worn patches on backside. light washes |
|
warp |
Threads
that run lengthwise in a fabric. |
|
wash |
The
colour and texture produced by the finishing process
of washing the jean; creates varying results, such
as an aged appearance or enhanced softness and can
include applying coloured dye and resin. |
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weft |
Threads
that run horizontally in a fabric. |
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weight |
The
weight of the denim. Approximately 8 ounces is a
breezy, cotton-y fabric; 14 ounces is on the hefty
side. |
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whiskers |
The
flattering wrinkles around the crotch of the jeans.
Sometimes behind the knees, too; called a
"moustache" in Europe. |
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yarn
dyed |
A dyeing
process in which the yarns are dyed and then woven
or knitted to make fabric. |
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