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It is from the French term serge de Nimes, a city in France famed for its pants. Serge is the name of a type of woven cloth.

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Where did Denim originally come from?

The word denim comes from french word "serge de Nimes" which is the name of a fabric originated in Nimes a southern city of France.


What is denim?

Denim is rugged cotton twill textile. In Denim the weft passes under two or more wrap threads. Denim has been used in America since the late eighteenth century. The word come from serge which is originally made in Nimes France called serge de nimes. Later it was shortened to denim.


How do you use the word denim in a sentence?

I like brushed denim the best! Denim is usually blue, in color.


What language does the word denim come from?

Denim is a transformation of the French words "de Nimes", indicating a fabric which was first made in the southern French town of Nimes.


Where does denim material come from?

France


Does denim come from a plant?

Yes, Denim is actually a cotton textile and therefore comes from a plant.


Did jeans come from Germany?

Levi-Strauss, who invented the jeans came from Germany, but invented it in the USA. The denim-material was invented in France and was used for tents. (The word denim is from the French "de Nime", meaning "from Nime.")


What are the steps to making denim?

Such questions cannot be answered at this time. Please re-word or check your question. Similar questions: Where is denim jeans found? What is denim? Where is denim made?


Is denim a french word?

YES


Where did dinem come from?

Denim is a form of cotton.


What is the other word use for denim?

Jeans


What is another word for denim pants?

jeans:) :) :) :)