The Rise and Fall of the U.S. Denim Manufacturing Industry: 1960-2010
February 17th, 2010 by Harry Mercer | 2 Comments | Filed in denimDenim Fabric has been produced in the United States since the 1830’s. The denim twill weave results in high strength and durability. For those reasons denim has been used for centuries in garments worn by sailors, farmers, cowboys and laborers of all types. Denim Industry In US Till 1960s The Indigo-dyed denim produced in the U.S until the 1960’s was possibly the least fashionable of apparel fabrics. Since denim was primarily found in garments for manual laborers, it was widely viewed as ...Read More
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