denim

Sturdy blue fabric

Denim is a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used primarily for jeans and casual clothing.

The diagonal weave creates its characteristic durability.

Blue jeans are so dominant that denim often simply means jeans: She wore denim to the party.

Denim jackets, shirts, and skirts extend the fabric beyond pants.

Canadian tuxedo is slang for denim worn head to toe.

fabric

twill

Diagonal-ribbed fabric

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • weaveInterlace strands into fabric
  • textileMaterial from woven fibers

warp · weft · selvedge · chambray · canvas · yarn · loom · mill · indigo · dyeing

jeans

Levi's

Riveted denim trousers brand

low-rise · distressed · ripped · stonewashed · boyfriend · mom · flare · jeggings · tapered · cuffed

workwear

overalls

Trousers with bib front

apron · utility · workshirt · bib · mechanic · railroad · miner · farmer · laborer · Carhartt

fashion

vintage

Quality from past eras

distressed · runway · style · hipster · embroidered · patchwork · customized · bleached · painted · upcycled

indigo

blue

Primary color; also sad

natural · colorfast · fading · crocking · bleeding · woad · synthetic · shade · deep · dark

durable

rugged

Tough and uneven

long-lasting · resilient · heavy-duty · reinforced · wear-resistant · robust · fade-resistant · broken-in · softened · patina

casual

relaxed

Free of stress

comfortable · laid-back · informal · easygoing · classic · timeless · staple · go-to · effortless

Categories
Opposites
fabric texture and formality

denimsilk

Fine woven insect fiber

satin · velvet · cashmere · chiffon · taffeta

fabric weight and structure

denimchiffon

Delicate transparent textile

organza · voile · georgette · gossamer · muslin

Phrases
Family

denims

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G