Dry denim
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Dry denim, as opposed to washed denim, is a denim fabric that is not washed after being dyed during its production.
Most denim is washed after being crafted into an article of clothing in order to make it softer and to eliminate any shrinkage which could cause an item to not fit after the owner washes it. In addition to being washed, non-dry denim is sometimes artificially "distressed" to achieve a worn-in look.
Much of the appeal of dry denim lies in the fact that with time the fabric will fade in a manner similar to that which artificially distressed denim attempts to replicate. With dry denim, however, such fading is affected by the body of the person who wears the jeans and the activities of their daily life. This creates what many feel to be a more natural, unique look than pre-distressed denim.
To facilitate the natural distressing process, wearers of dry denim will often abstain from washing their jeans for more than six months.[1]
Predominantly found in premium denim lines, dry denim represents a small niche in the overall market.
[edit] Selvage denim
Selvage denim is a type of denim which forms clean natural edge that does not unravel. It is commonly presented in the unwashed or raw state. Typically, the selvage edges will be located along the outseam of the pants, making it visible when cuffs are worn. Although selvage denim is not completely synonymous with unwashed denim, the presence of selvage typically implies that the denim used is a higher quality.
[edit] Popular labels
Popular labels that use dry denim include:
- Nudie Jeans
- Earnest Sewn
- APC
- Atelier La Durance
- Blue Blood Jeans
- Julian Red
- Acne
- Crate
- Edwin Marshall
- Iron Army
- Kickingmuleworkshop
- Dr Denim Jeansmakers
- Eternal 811
- Skull
- Studio d'Artisan
- DMG Jeans
- RNA Jeans
- SLY Jeans
