Wide Cotton Selvedge Denim - Classic Dark Indigo
Price is per HALF metre. 1 unit = 0.5metres. For 1.5metres, add 3 units.
All cut length orders are sent as one continuous length.
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Overview:
Classic dark indigo selvedge denim with a true raw, unwashed workwear finish. Woven with dark indigo warp yarns and classic natural white weft for the traditional look. Sturdy, stable and built to be worn hard and to fade honestly.
Specifications:
Weight: Heavy
GSM: 451
Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 163cm / 64.2inch
Colour:
Shades: Classic dark indigo warp against a natural white weft, in a true raw unwashed finish.
Design: Selvedge denim in a classic twill weave.
Overall: Deep, serious indigo with the authentic character of raw selvedge denim.
Properties:
Texture: A firm, dry raw denim surface with pronounced twill diagonals.
Handle: Heavy, sturdy and stable. Raw and unwashed, so expect it to shrink and to fade with wear.
Drape: Very stable, holding structure rather than draping. Best in strong, simple shapes.
Garment Suggestions:
Types: Made for classic jeans, jackets, dungarees and workwear. A raw selvedge denim rewards simple, well fitted patterns and feature topstitching.
Patterns: Shepherd - Merchant & Mills, Paynter - Merchant & Mills
Other Uses:
Accessories: Hard wearing enough for bags, totes, caps and structured accessories.
Furnishings: A practical choice for durable home accents, storage and workroom projects.
Upcycling: Strong and stable enough to rework into sturdy utility projects.
Denim & Drills/Twills
Denims, Drills and twills are practical and hard-wearing fabrics thanks to their close weave construction with lightly raised diagonal ridges. These fine twill weave, stable handle, (often with slight ease width-wise) mediumweight, reassuringly heavy drape and pleasing cotton feel, these fabrics make perfect for a plethora of hard-wearing fun and fab garments.
These fabrics boasts excellent strength, stability and a versatile handle. They will drape well (when used at length) and has a pleasing malleable hand, yet will hold crisp details such as collars and top-stitched panels: characteristic of jeans and utility styles.
