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- Etymology
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- Creating denim
- Yarn production
- Dyeing
- Weaving
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Denim is a sturdy cotton warp-faced textile in which the weft passes under two or more warp threads. This twill weave produces a diagonal ribbing that distinguishes it from cotton duck. Denim, as it is recognised today, was first produced in Nîmes, France.
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