Know Your Denim: Ring Spun and Open EndThere is a lot of talk going on about selvage and it’s generally accepted that the old school way of weaving creates higher quality fabrics. However, selvage denim isn’t necessarily more durable than non-selvage denim, which is a common misinterpretation. The real difference between the two weaving methods is how the denim fades, which then again also depends on the yarn that is used. One of the most significant steps in the production process of turning raw cotton into denim is the spinning of the yarn, which is be crucially important to how the denim will eventual turn out with wear.

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