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The 19 pages that link to Denim, each with the reason it gives.

• CottonBroader topic: Its durable cotton twill is widely used for jeans and workwear.

• WeavingBroader topic: Its characteristic diagonal surface comes from a specific woven construction.

• CanvasCompared with: Denim’s diagonal twill ribs distinguish it from canvas’s plain weave.

• Indigo dyeBroader topic: Indigo-dyed warp yarn gives classic denim its blue surface and pale reverse.

• Warp and weftBroader topic: Its contrasting yarn colors make the warp-weft distinction visible.

• WorkwearBroader topic: Its durable construction made it a standard material for jeans and other hard-wearing work garments.

• Cotton spinningRelated: Its warp yarns commonly use cotton spun for strength and indigo dyeing.

• BleachingBroader topic: Bleaching is used to lighten denim and create varied wash effects.

• Woven fabricBroader topic: Its characteristic diagonal face comes from a specific woven structure.

• Cotton productionBroader topic: Denim is a prominent fabric made from cotton yarn.

• Vat dyeingBroader topic: Indigo vat dyeing gives denim its characteristic blue surface and fading behavior.

• Ring spinningRelated: Ring-spun yarn is used in denim when a softer, textured surface is desired.

• Casual wearRelated: Its rugged texture and long workwear history anchor many casual looks.

• JeanCompared with: Denim is often used for the same garments, but its weave and yarn arrangement distinguish it from jean.

• SpandexRelated: Small amounts of spandex can make denim more flexible without replacing its characteristic weave.

• Open-end spinningRelated: Rotor-spun yarn is widely used in denim weft because it supports high-volume production.

• Chino clothCompared with: Denim shares the twill structure but typically has a more conspicuous two-color face.

• Jacob W. DavisRelated: Its durability made it a suitable fabric for the work pants Davis reinforced.

• History of clothing and textilesBroader topic: Work clothing made from denim became a global symbol of youth and popular culture.