Sheet Dyeing
See ‘Slasher Dyeing’....
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Serge de Nîmes
The word denim would be descended from serge de Nîmes. Serge was a general name for woolen, half-woolen and silk twill fabrics. Nîmes, a town...
Sanforized
Indicating jeans that underwent the process of sanforization. Sanforization stabilizes the fabric before it is cut or washed, by stretching and pre-shrinking it. It reduces...
Saddle Stitch
This is stitching with an extra thick thread, typically used to create an authentic, old-time effect. Source: Nouvelle de Nîmes Nº 5: The Denim Dictionary...
Rope Dyeing
Generally regarded as the best method for indigo dyeing of yarns. These yarns are twisted together until they form a rope and then briefly dipped...
River Washing
A method of washing denim with pumice stones and cellulose enzymes to give the fabric an aged look. It takes its toll on the environment,...