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Other than denim, jeans are also made of dungaree cloth. Dungaree cloth is a thick, coarse fabric that is usually blue in color. There are pants made out of cotton that are made to look like jeans, but aren't technically jeans.

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What sort of cotton is used to make jeans?

Denim jeans are typically made with cotton from the Upland variety, known for its durability and versatility. Additionally, Pima cotton is also sometimes used in premium denim production for its softness and luxurious feel.


How do companies make acid washed jeans?

They use industrial washing machines, and place pumice stones soaked in bleach in the washer set on small load with the jeans. Then they place them in another washer with a small amount of sodium bisulfite to take out the bleach. Then they dry the jeans, and the are ready to be worn.


What are acid wash jeans?

Acid wash jeans are denim garments that have been treated with chlorine and/or chemical agents to create a worn and bleached appearance. This process results in a distinctive look with a mottled or marbled effect, giving the jeans a vintage or aged appearance. Acid wash jeans were particularly popular in the 1980s and have made periodic comebacks in fashion trends since then.


How water is used to make jeans?

Water is used in the production of jeans in various stages, such as growing cotton, dyeing fabric, and washing the final product. Cotton cultivation requires significant water usage, and dyeing processes involve multiple washes and rinses in water. Additionally, washing jeans after they are made requires a substantial amount of water due to the large volume of clothing produced.


What is the composition of denim?

Denim is typically made from 100% cotton, though sometimes it may contain a small amount of synthetic fibers such as polyester or elastane for added stretch. The fabric is woven in a twill pattern, which gives denim its characteristic diagonal ribbing.