Denim is a rugged cotton twill textile, in which the weft passes under two or more warp fibers. This produces the familiar diagonal ribbing identifiable on the reverse of the fabric, which distinguishes denim from cotton duck. Denim has been in American usage since the late eighteenth century. Dry or raw denim, as opposed to washed denim, is a denim fabric that is not washed after being dyed during its production. Over time, denim will generally fade, which is often considered desirable.

Most denim is washed after being crafted into an article of clothing in order to make it softer and to eliminate any shrinkage which could cause an item to not fit after the owner washes it. In addition to being washed, non-dry denim is sometimes artificially "distressed" to achieve a worn-in look. Much of the appeal of dry denim lies in the fact that with time the fabric will fade in a manner similar to factory distressed denim. With dry denim, however, such fading is affected by the body of the person who wears the jeans and the activities of their daily life. This creates what many enthusiasts feel to be a more natural, unique look than pre-distressed denim.

Well-worn, torn, faded, ragged and very soft, this particular denim jacket was purchased by this artist in 1983 or 1984 and obviously has seen much use over the years. The older it gets the more comments it gets from people who see it and desire to have one like it. These images pay tribute to my friend – the faded denim jacket. Thanks for visiting and please come back often!

Old Denim Jacket No. 1 ©2009 Eric Hatheway All Rights Reserved

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