From the new and improved j.elquist blog, always informative, always knowledgeable.
Selvedge denim is hot right now. One question, what the hell is the hype about? Selvedge denim is a type of denim that forms a clean natural edge that does not unravel. As you can see from the white edge on the denim seam above. It is created on an old style shuttle loom which weaves denim with one continuous cross thread through the length of the bolt. Allowing the thread to loop back at the end which creates the self-edge. Selvedge denim is desirable because the edge does not fray like denim who’s edge is overlocked. Thus making better quality denim that will maintain its shape over time.
