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A denim dye process in which the denim is dyed with green sulphur dye before the indigo is added. It gives the denim a blue/greenish

A denim dye process in which the denim is dyed with grey sulphur dye before the indigo is added. Source: Nouvelle de Nîmes Nº 5: The

Symbolised by the letters ‘GM’, good middling is a term for the highest quality of cotton. It has an off-white colour and contains virtually no

A period in the mid-19th century where countless people migrated to North America (and Australia) in search of gold. It was during this period that

The process of removing seeds from the cotton got its name from the cotton gin, which was invented by Eli Whitney in 1794. Source: Nouvelle de

A dyeing process where colour is applied onto a fabric in garment form. Dyestuff on pocket linings and labels is an indication a jean has

Fustian is the collective name for a group of fairly coarse fabrics made from half-linen or cotton. Source: Nouvelle de Nîmes Nº 5: The Denim Dictionary

Jeans with low rise and bell bottom flare. Flared jeans were in huge demand in the 1970s and even made a (short lived) comeback in

Describes the cut, shape, and design of jeans. Different brands offer varying lengths, sizes, and specifics such as loose fit, skinny fit, bootcut, and straight fit

The term is sometimes used to refer to the finishing processes used to age denim garments or create other effects by various means such as