selvedge
Woven cloth margin
Selvedge is the tightly woven edge of fabric that prevents unraveling, running parallel to the warp threads.
In denim, selvedge refers to fabric woven on traditional shuttle looms, prized for its neat finished edge and durability: selvedge jeans, raw selvedge denim.
The term signals quality craftsmanship and commands premium prices.
Also spelled selvage.
Fabric-making frame
- warpBend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
yarn · spinning · fabric · interlace · thread · handwoven · jacquard · herringbone
In original state
- jeansCasual denim trousers
- indigoPlant-derived blue dye
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
mill · vintage · outseam · cuff · fade · redline · sanforized · turnup
Skilled manual tradesperson
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
artisanal · tailor-made · custom-made · heritage · quality · attention to detail · traditional · handmade
Persisting over extended time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- strongHaving great physical power
rugged · enduring · reinforced · dense · wear-resistant · robust
loom
Fabric-making frame
raw · jeans · fabric · binding · border · fringe · twill · hem · seam · tape
loom
Fabric-making frame
twill · yarn · spinning · fabric · interlace · thread · handwoven · jacquard · herringbone · basketweave
raw
In original state
twill · mill · vintage · outseam · cuff · fade · redline · sanforized · turnup
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
precision · artisanal · tailor-made · custom-made · heritage · quality · attention to detail · traditional · handmade · skilled
long-lasting
Persisting over extended time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
strong · rugged · enduring · reinforced · dense · wear-resistant · robust
- weaving termswarp, weft, shuttle, reed, beater
- edge finishinghem, hemline, hemming, rolled hem, blind hem
- sewingsewing, sew, sewing class, sewing machine, sewing machines
- menswearsuits, suit, tuxedo, blazers, blazer
- needleworkcross-stitch, embroidery, embroidery hoop, embroidery hoops, needlepoint
- weavingloom, looms, power looms, warp, shuttle