about denim
A DEEP DIVE INTO ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC FABRICS OF ALL TIME - DENIM
Whether you're a denim enthusiast, a fashion lover, or simply someone who values comfort, history, and craftsmanship, this is where I dig into denim's full story.
I've split this part of the blog into two threads: "Making Jeans" and "About Denim."
Making Jeans
Here, I walk you through the craft itself - from choosing the right fabric to the finishing touches that turn cloth into a pair of jeans. Along the way, I look at the legendary brands and mills that shaped how denim is made, and the standards they set for everyone who came after them.
About Denim
Here, I trace denim's cultural journey - the heritage of indigo dyeing, the decades that reshaped men's fashion around it, and the pieces that turned into symbols of rebellion, identity, and timeless style. These are the stories behind the classics we still wear today.
Join me as I celebrate denim in all its forms - its influence on menswear, its role in shaping movements, and its place at the heart of modern maverick style. And if jeans are where your curiosity starts rather than ends, you'll find that same eye for craft and history carried over into Maverick Wear and Design Eye, the other two threads of this blog.
Spinning: Ring spinning vs. open-end spinning (pros and cons)
Ring spinning and open-end spinning are two common methods used in the textile industry for spinning fibres into yarn. Each method has its pros and cons, …
Spinning: What it is and the different methods
Spinning is the process of converting fibres into yarn, which is a continuous strand of fibres used in various textile applications. The spinning process involves twisting the fibres together to create a cohesive and continuous strand of yarn …
Cotton: Types and characteristics
As a denim enthusiast and a regular reader of our site, you are aware of the endless variety of fabrics that raw denim offers. From different weights to dyes, stitching, and other intricate details, each pair of jeans is like a unique …
From Fabric to Fashion: How Jeans Are Made – Cut and Sew Process
What is denim? How is it made? Where does cotton come from? Why are jeans only blue on the outside? This beginner's guide gives answers and overview of how denim is made.
Indigo: What Is Indigo? The history and types of indigo
What Is Indigo? Indigo is the colour that makes blue jeans blue. The indigo colour originated in India. The name "indigo" comes from the Greek word "indikón", which in Latin became "indicum", and the meaning originally was simply "a fabric from India". Indigo is one of the very oldest dyes still in use today.
Cotton: what it is, how it is made, special characteristics and use
Cotton is a natural fiber obtained from the flower of the cotton plant. When spun, it produces a soft and durable yarn that is excellent for dyeing and weaving. The longer the fibers, the higher the quality of the yarn.
Rivets: What are they and why jeans contain them
Rivets are small, but symbolic metal parts found on jeans. Their original purpose was to strengthen parts that could easily tear. Today, they mainly serve a decorative purpose. Rivets are attached by pressing or hammering a "disc" or "plate" onto a metal pin that pierces through the denim.
Measuring & size guide
Before conducting the measurements, it is important to distinguish these two things; are the jeans made from a fabric which contains stretch (very modern today) or if the jeans are already worn-in. As these two facts will influence the outcome. If the jeans are made of …
Design and Development
You probably have heard that there is such a thing as "designer jeans". But have you ever thought about how confusing this term could be because it suggests that only designers' jeans are designer?
Beginner’s Guide
What is denim? How is it made? Where does cotton come from? Why are jeans only blue on the outside? This beginner's guide gives answers and overview of how denim is made.