Denim Know-How Part 2
April 18, 2026
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Denim Know-How Part 2!
What exactly is RAW denim?
A few facts:
Raw denim is simply an incredibly stiff fabric. This is what every pair of jeans looks like when they leave the production line.
In technical terms: jeans made from a classic twill weave, a diagonal structure.
Warp threads in indigo, weft threads in natural white. Why? This method became established because the dye was so expensive.
Good to know: if you wash a pair of these once, you’ll end up with the softest denim!
Also important: the fabric will continue to bleed dye for a while.
Light-coloured leather sofas or armchairs? Best to avoid them! They don’t really go well in the washing machine.
Missed Denim Know-How Part 1? Here it is....
