Exploring the different denim weights will help you pick the best fabric for your project. Typically, denim is available in three weights.
Lightweight denim – up to 8ozs Midweight denim – between 8oz and 10oz Heavyweight denim – between 11oz and 20oz Denim is measured in imperial units (ounces).
The weight is determined by weighing a square yard of the material. Some fabric suppliers will also weigh denim fabrics in metric conversions – grams per square metre (gsm) Lightweight denim is ideal for lighter garments and interior finishing’s.
In contrast, heavyweight denim is thick and stiff and used for hardier applications.
100% denim stretches over time so if you are looking for fitted garments, opting for stretchy denim is the best fabric the types of denim fabric below:
100% cotton denim Regular denim fabric is made from 100% cotton.
This is the original denim material and is robust and versatile.
Raw denim Raw or unwashed denim is a fabric that is not washed after the dying process.
It is stiff to the touch. Washed denim In contrast to raw denim, washed denim is washed after the dying process to avoid shrinkage and colour bleed.
Most denim fabrics are sold as washed.
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