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What Is Selvedge Denim? (Post)
What Is Selvedge Denim? A Straightforward Guide to How It’s Made and Why It Matters Selvedge denim refers to the traditional way of how denim used to be made. It takes longer, costs more to wea ...
Announcing Tellason Stock(Post)Announcing Tellason Stock Now that we are entering our 9th year making blue jeans for men who appreciate the honest qualities of Tellason jeans, we are pleased to announce our newest project, ...
How and Why To Soak Your Raw Denim(Post)All denim is either sanforized (pre-shrunk) or unsanforized (in its raw cotton state). Soaking either type, if you choose to do it, has its benefits and can be an important step to undertake when sta ...
Sanforized vs. Unsanforized Denim(Post)Sanforized vs. Unsanforized DenimWhat is sanforized denim? Sanforized denim has been stretched, fixed, and shrunk in length at the mill. This is done to reduce the amount of shrinkage that can happ ...
4 Signs To Wash Your Raw Denim(Post)4 Signs To Wash Your Raw Denim Odor The only way to properly remove odor from jeans is to wash them. We recommend turning the jeans inside out and washing in cold water (either by hand or in a ...
Tapered Fit(Page)What is a tapered fit? If a straight leg jean is the “classic” fit, then a tapered fit is the modern version of the classic. The taper typically begins right below the knee and sub ...
Pre-Shrunk Denim(Page)What is pre-shrunk denim Denim that has been pre-treated so that it will shrink less than 3% after being washed and dried. Pre-shrunk denim is also known as sanforized denim. The pre-shrinking ...
Burr / Rivet (Page)What is a rivet The term rivet is commonly misused when referring to the metal hardware at the corners of jeans pockets. The part visible on the outside of the jeans is the “burr” ...
Hemming & Repairs(Page)Hemming for Tellason® and Tellason Stock® Jeans ! If your jeans are not brand new, they must be washed before sending in for hemming. Unwashed worn jeans will not be worked on. Onc ...
Denim Dictionary(Page)Burr/Rivet Chain Stitch Crocking Crotch Blowout Enzyme Wash Felled Seam Indigo Bleeding Lockstitch Pre-Shrunk ...
Unsanforized Denim(Page)What is unsanforized denim? Unsanforized denim, also known as “loomstate” or “shrink-to-fit” denim, is made from cloth that has not been through the sanforization process. In ...
Sanforized Denim(Page)What is sanforized denim? Sanforized denim is made from cloth that has been stretched, fixed and shrunk in length at the mill. This is done in order to reduce the amount of shrinkage that can happen ...