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Rope Dye is an online platform rooted in raw denim and dedicated to slow fashion. We help denim lovers navigate the web in the hunt for well-crafted products that will enrich their lives.

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Twill

Editorial | MarcJanuary 9, 2010June 5, 2019

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Twill is a weave technique that gives the fabric a characteristic pattern of diagonal lines. Twill weave is not limited to a certain type of...

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Toyoda Loom

Editorial | MarcJanuary 9, 2010June 5, 2019

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In 1924 Sakichi Toyoda invented his first loom called the Model G. It was produced in a licensed version for the European market by the...

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Tate-Ochi

Editorial | MarcJanuary 9, 2010June 5, 2019

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Tate-Ochi is a Japanese term that refers to occurrences of vertical lines in vintage denim, which is also referred to as slubs; an industry term...

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Suspender Buttons

Editorial | MarcJanuary 9, 2010June 5, 2019

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Suspender buttons are sewn onto the inner or outer side of the waistband and function to anchor suspenders. Most suspenders have two straps attached on...

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Sulphur Dye

Editorial | MarcJanuary 9, 2010June 5, 2019

by Editorial | MarcJanuary 9, 2010June 5, 20190390

Dyestuff derived from a sulphur base used alone or in combination with indigo to change the cast of the shade. Using sulphur dye, indigo can...

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Staple

Editorial | MarcJanuary 9, 2010June 5, 2019

by Editorial | MarcJanuary 9, 2010June 5, 20190278

Term used to indicate lengths of fiber that require spinning and twisting in the manufacturing of yarn. Source: Tellason Denim Terminology...

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Slub

Editorial | MarcJanuary 9, 2010June 5, 2019

by Editorial | MarcJanuary 9, 2010June 5, 20190285

A textile term referring to a thick or heavy place in the yarn. Old technology spinning frames produced yarn with unevenness. Modern yarn spinning technology...

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