Denim Background Introduction

【Denim - Background】

Denim (French: Denim), also transliterated as denim, is a thick cotton roving specially used to make jeans. Denim was originally only blue, and was originally used as canvas, but now there are many different colors that can be used to match different clothing.

The English name of denim, Denim, comes from Nîmes (Nîmes) in France, so the locally produced cloth is called de Nim, which means "from Nîmes". '

After entering the United States

The warp yarn adopts sizing and dyeing combined with one-step dyeing process. The special number is 80tex (7 inch), 58tex (10 inch), 36tex (16 inch), etc., and the weft yarn is 96tex (6 inch), 58tex (10 inch) and so on. Branch), 48tex (12 British branch), etc., using 3/1 weave, and also using variable twill, plain weave or crepe weave denim, the grey fabric has been shrink-proofed, and the shrinkage rate is smaller than that of ordinary fabrics. The texture is tight, thick, and bright in color. Clear lines. Suitable for men's and women's jeans, denim tops, denim vests, denim skirts, etc.

In the 1980s, U.S. denim production accounted for 50% of global production, but in the last decade, China, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Turkey and Mexico have established a large number of denim production plants, the United States and even The world's denim production center has shifted to low labor cost countries in Asia. In 2000, China's denim production was about 2424t, and the imported indigo dye was 759t. In 2001, its output had risen to 2717t, and the imported indigo dye had dropped to 702t.

In the denim market, while cotton is undoubtedly the most important, there are also a range of blended fabrics such as cotton/polyester (50/50) blends, as well as cotton and other fibers such as Tencel, linen, and even jute, Wool yarns are woven together.

These denim products are different from many products in the denim market, which give consumers a high level of product design and high value-added clothing. The use of mercerized stretch denim and ring-spun yarns can also increase the value of the product, and some companies have invested in these areas. Ring-spun yarns have higher tenacity properties, a softer hand and the appearance of a slub on a cotton denim surface.

Ball denim production exceeds 2 billion meters, with open-end or ring-spun yarns. In the past, the United States mainly produced weft-stretch denim, while Europe mostly produced warp-stretch or warp-weft stretch denim; people continue to develop denim with fashion changes, and obtain novel appearance, feel and performance through dyeing and finishing.

Heavy-weave cotton denim has been used as a fabric for pants and jackets, but in the 1990s, consumers demanded greater softness, comfort and ease of care, so denim finishers must to respond to these requests.

Research continues to alter the appearance of denim through various chemical treatments, as well as the use of effects such as flocking, embroidery and coatings. In addition to this, products have been developed such as indigo-dyed jacquard fabrics, woven or knitted fabrics of linen and cotton, as well as laser streaks, matt gloss patterns on denim, and more personalised products.