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Denim / Indigo
Denim
Denim is a specific type of twill fabric — a 3/1 twill weave with indigo-dyed warp yarn and white (or natural) weft yarn. The indigo warp shows on the face, giving denim its distinctive blue color, while the white weft shows on the back. The 3/1 twill structure gives denim its strength, drape, and ability to develop a unique fade pattern with wear.
Composition: 100% Cotton or Cotton-Poly
Composition
100% Cotton or Cotton-Poly
Weight
280-450 gsm
Width / Spec
3/1 twill, indigo yarn-dyed
Min Order
50 pcs / 50 m
What is denim?
Denim is a specific type of twill fabric — a 3/1 twill weave with indigo-dyed warp yarn and white (or natural) weft yarn. The indigo warp shows on the face, giving denim its distinctive blue color, while the white weft shows on the back. The 3/1 twill structure gives denim its strength, drape, and ability to develop a unique fade pattern with wear.
Classic indigo denim with 3/1 twill weave. Used for jeans, jackets, skirts, and heritage shirting. We work with denim daily in our Yiwu factory, producing for brands, teams, and event organizers worldwide. Whether you need Denim, Indigo, Jeans applications or are sourcing denim for the first time, we can help with sample yardage, bulk production, and DDP shipping to your door.
Key characteristics
Compatible print methods
How we print on denim.
DTG (direct-to-garment)Screen printingEmbroidery
Denim takes DTF (direct-to-film) and screen-print cleanly for full-color graphics. We also offer embroidery for premium logos. For other substrates in your project, we can combine Denim with sublimation-friendly poly panels in the same garment.
Best for
What we make with denim.
Care instructions
How to care for denim.
- ✓Wash inside-out cold. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Indigo will bleed for the first few washes — wash separately or with similar colors. Do not over-dry.
Tags & categories
Where this fabric fits.
DenimIndigoJeansJacketSkirtShirtHeritageYarn-dyedEmbroideryDTG
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FAQ
Common questions about denim.
Do you do selvedge denim?
Yes — Japanese-style selvedge denim woven on traditional shuttle looms is available for 1000+ meter orders. 60-day lead time.
Can you do black denim?
Yes — sulfur-dyed black denim (which fades to gray) and pigment-dyed black denim (which doesn't fade) are both available.
What's the difference between denim and chambray?
Both are 3/1 twill with colored warp and white weft, but denim is heavier and stiffer, while chambray is lighter and softer. Denim is for jeans and jackets; chambray is for shirts and dresses.
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Ready to order denim?
Send us your spec — quantity, sizes, print design — and we'll quote you FOB Yiwu or DDP to your door. Sample yardage available on request.