Ladies Jeans Differences in Denim

Ladies Jeans Differences in Denim

Weave: All denim is cotton twill -- a weave that has a slight diagonal to it -- but that's where the similarities end. Some denim is a left-hand twill (the diagonal on the dark side runs from lower right to the upper left), which has a very soft feel. A few types of denim have broken twill (the diagonal line changes directions). All other denim is a right-hand twill (the diagonal on the dark side runs from the lower left to the upper right), which is the most common and has a durable feel. Cotton: The quality of the cotton the denim is made of will affect the look and feel of the jeans. Fine cotton fabric is made from longer stands of the fiber, giving the jean fabric a softer feeling and a smoother look. High-quality cotton also lasts longer because there are fewer small fibers to rub off -- this is often what you are paying for when you buy premium jeans. Dyes and finishes: Most jeans are made of denim that was dyed before it was woven into cloth (this is also called "yarn-dyed"); other jeans are dyed after they have been constructed into jeans. Jeans dyed after construction may have a more saturated color, but it may also fade faster. Blue jeans are dyed with the familiar indigo blue, but there are new innovations in denim dyes all the time. For example, some manufacturers layer the indigo dye with a yellow sulphur dye to create distressed jeans with an aged, dirty-on-purpose look