distressed fabric
Intentionally worn textile
Distressed fabric is textile that has been deliberately treated to look worn, faded, or aged.
The techniques—sanding, bleaching, fraying, or acid washing—create the appearance of years of use on new material.
Most common in denim: distressed jeans with rips at the knees.
The aesthetic suggests casual authenticity or vintage appeal.
- wornDamaged by use
- worn outDepleted through overuse
- fadedLost original color
- rippedTorn or very muscular
- ripped jeansDenim with intentional tears
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