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Denim Fabric Information -- Denim Weights

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Labeled Denim Swatches

Labeled Denim Swatches

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
You want to buy denim online but you are use to the hand and feel fabric at the fabric store. Online they list denim by weight. So what do they mean.

Question: How do they determine the weight?
Answer: The weight refers to how much a yard of fabric weighs. A yard of 14 oz. denim weighs 14oz.

Question: I've seen denim listed from 5 oz to 20 oz. How do I know what to buy without touching it.
Answer:The swatches shown here are from fabric.com. Each swatch is labeled with the fabric information, fiber contents, care instructions and the width. Almost all online retailers offer fabric swatches.

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