DENIM FABRIC TYPES
Different types of Denim fabric Raw denim This is also called unsanforized denim or unwashed denim or Dry denim. This is a fabric which is not washed or treated in any way after dyeing. The washing of denim fabric is usually done so t hat the fabric becomes soft and also to eliminate shrinkage. basically what we call in sewing as prewashing Sanforized Denim This is denim fabric which is processed so that it does not shrink after wash. Most of the denim other than raw denim is Sanforized. Colored denim There are two types of colored denim – blue and the rest of the colours. The blue colour or shades close to blue is given with a process known as indigo dying. Sulphur dying and other dyeing gives denim other colours like Black, pink, grey, mustard, green, red etc. Tinting is done to give a deeper tint to denim.