It's a selvedge jean, so why does the hem line look faint?
When checking the hem expecting the distinct finishing line characteristic of selvedge denim, you might wonder why the line looks dark and faint.
This is because it went through a post-dyeing process where the entire garment is dyed after completion, allowing the blue dye to seep into the selvedge finishing line as well.
Typical selvedge denim distinctly reveals a white or red finishing line when the hem is cuffed. This is because the edge is finished by weaving threads to prevent the fabric woven on vintage shuttle looms from unraveling.
These pants by HATCHINGROOM use selvedge fabric from SHOWATEX woven in Okayama, Japan[1]. Although it is selvedge denim woven in the traditional method, it undergoes a garment dyeing post-process where color is applied to the entire garment after sewing is completed[2].
The fabric and the finishing line are dyed together. As even the outer thread, which originally had a light tone, absorbs the deep dye, the finishing line is dyed dark along with the fabric, making the line appear fainter than that of typical selvedge[3]. When the hem is cuffed, the finishing line does not stand out white on its own, but naturally connects with the dark tone of the entire pants.
The shrinkage rate during washing or methods to prevent color transfer for fabrics that have undergone the garment dyeing post-dyeing process have not yet been confirmed.
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Regular Selvedge Jeans Over Dyed French Blue
Measurements
| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| 무게 | 53kg |