Blue Jeans: The fabric of freedom 06:28. ... In the intricately woven world of denim, Michael Allen Harris, a commercial painter from Orange County, Calif., is sort of a celebrity.

Denim has a rich history in the United States. In addition to defining the iconically American blue jeans and other apparel, this fabric has been used as a tent canvas, in upholstery, and in ...

Bolts of selvedge denim at the now-shuttered Cone Mills Chase Pellerin. Many times, the weave of the selvedge is different than the main fabric. For instance, denim is typically woven as a twill ...

Black algae fabrics and 3D-woven denim: 8 of the best innovations for sustainable fashion. This week is Fashion Revolution Week and, to mark the occasion, edie and innovation partner Springwise are ...

In turn, the lighter the weight, the thinner the fabric. Your average raw selvedge denim is usually in the ballpark of 13-14 ounces, though hardcore denim heads have been to known to mess with ...