Here are some typical denim grey fabric constructions Weave: twill 3/1 Z 3/1 Denim Fabric Constructions Warp(ends/cm) Weft(ends/cm) Warp Tex Weft Tex Weave 24 16 7 84 6 98 3/1 25 16 7 84 6 98   24 16 7 84 5.5 107   20.8 15.5 7.4 80 6 98   27 19 7.5 78 6.7 88   24 17 7 84 6 98   23 15 11 8.5 11.8 50   23 16.5 7 84 7 ...Read More

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Let’s take a look at the import figures of Blue Denim Skirts into US in the last three years . We will find that the total imports of denim skirts has fallen in the last three years from 22.49 million pieces in 2007 to 13.72 million pcs in 2009(11 months). Also given are the few major exporters who are contributing to these imports with China on the top position. Imports of Denim Skirts In US –(2007-2009): In Million pcs From 2007 2008 2009(Jan-Nov) 2009 Vs ...Read More

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Turning out successful denim shows and has become a habit with Kingpins . Each show is turning out to be better than the previous edition . The latest show in New York had a great turnout of about 150 companies . Though the numbers may not look great but when you know that these are only invited companies and  include  well known denim brands – it creates a lot of value for the exhibitors. Some of the companies who visited the show were :   American Eagle ...Read More

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This is  guest post by Harry Mercer Latent defects are ones that are not apparent in finished denim fabrics, but will appear after garment laundering. They are usually a result of procedures in denim sizing, dyeing and finishing that interfere with garment processing or cause spots, holes or streaks in garments. The most well-known is garment seam twist which results from incorrect skew adjustment. Holes : These result from weak places in the fabric, often where knots are in the fabric ...Read More

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The improvement in denim market has started to reflect on the balance sheets of denim mills in India Arvind  Mills from India has recently declared its financial results and has shown a profit of Rs 12.25 crores(USD 2.6 million approx.) for the third quarter as against a loss of Rs 33.17 crores(USD 7.5 million) in the corresponding period last year. Though the results are strictly not comparable because of demerger of its brands and retail business, they do reflect the positive ...Read More

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We have been hearing of a revival in the blue denim jackets and that the demand seems to be picking up in the same with some forecasters also suggesting a starting of a trend on Double Denim. But is it really so ? The figures don’t tell the same story. Lets take a look at the total imports of denim jackets in US in 2007,2008 and 2009   US Imports of blue denim jackets in 2007-2009 2007 2008 2009(Jan – Nov ) 2.9 million pcs 1.79 million pcs 1.30 million pcs Source ...Read More

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This is a guest post by Harry Mercer. His brief bio is given below the post. Dyeing of denim yarns and fabrics with sulfur black can present a number of problems that affect fabric profit margins as well as the quality and performance of black jeans. Problems include : Dye waste (normally 50% or more in washing after dyeing Color variation after garment laundering Lower weaving efficiencies with black yarns Contact dermatitis etc. All of these problems were solved in the past, unfortunately ...Read More

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Price has always been an important criteria for buyers of jeans . However, the success of premium denim jeans has shown that when purchasing denim , buyers are looking for many other things. A report by Cotton Inc on US consumers last year shows that fit is the most important criteria for the purchase of jeans. 50% of the buyers make a denim purchasing decision based on the FIT OF THE JEANS.. Price has been a factor for jeans purchase only for 16% of the respondents. Against this , on an ...Read More

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Two important denim shows will take place next week – Kingpins and Bread & Butter ...Read More

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  This is a technical writeup on various types of dyes used in Denim Dyeing by one of our guest writers - Adnan Indigo Dyes Background Indigo, or indigotin, is a dyestuff originally extracted from the varieties of the indigo and woad plants. Indigo was known throughout the ancient world for its ability to color fabrics a deep blue. Egyptian artifacts suggest that indigo was employed as early as 1600 B.C. and it has been found in Africa, India, Indonesia, and China. The dye imparts a ...Read More

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