All about selvedge denim and distressing

So you’ve probably heard about selvedge denim and distressing but do you know what these mean? Here’s a comprehensive look into these two stylish casual essentials!

Selvedge denim

Selvedge is derived from the word “self-edge.” Here, a narrow, tightly woven band is found on each edge of the denim fabric. A popular trend in the 1900s, it is making a massive comeback among denim fashion circles. And rightly so! There are many advantages to choosing selvedge denim over your regular jeans. Here are some of these advantages:

• Selvedge denim pants are less prone to fraying
  Regular jeans likely fray around the ankles. This is because the bottom of jeans drag on the ground each time you use them. This rarely happens to selvedge denim pants since the bottom is folded once and is sewn to create the woven band around the edge. This makes your denim pants practically fray-free.
• Better quality
  To achieve perfect selvedge denim pants, premium materials are required. This is the reason why selvedge denim pants have better quality as compared to regular jeans. Better quality means they will last longer, so buying a pair of selvedge denim pants is definitely a win on the practical side.
• Unique
  Why settle for the usual when you can stand out? Proudly wear a pair of selvedge denim pants among a sea of conventional jeans. Unique and stylish, a pair of selvedge denim is as functional as it is eye-catching.

Slim-fit hand-painted graphic selvedge denim jeans

Distressing

While distressing can be, well, distressing for other people, this technique has become a go-to style for urban outfitters. So what is distressing? It is a way to make the fabric look wrinkled, faded, or torn as if it has been used for an extended period of time. Think ripped jeans or slashing threads of what once was a cute sweater. You might think this style is not high fashion, but everyone from Gigi Hadid to Beyonce has gone for this unique technique.

There was a time when you had to do your own tearing and tattering just to achieve a properly distressed look. However, more brands are jumping on the bandwagon, offering their own line of distressed tees and jeans. All you have to do now is to find the right distressed style for you!

Seagull embroidered slim fit jeans 2010

While we are in the topic of selvedge denim and distressing, you might want to check what Evisu has to offer! One of the first brands to offer quality Japanese selvedge denim and custom distressing, you’ll definitely find an interesting piece or two when you shop right here.