Help: Know the Styles

Glossary of styles

Boot cut: Ankle is 1" or and 1 1/2" wider than the knee.

Cargo Fit: Jean with envelope pockets on pant leg. Typically a looser fit.

Carpenter Jean: Relaxed fit with external tool pocket on leg and Hammer loop.

Classic Fit: Classic cut, slightly contouring with comfort.

Cotton: Premium Cotton Twill, soft and active with superior comfort.

Crosshatch: Fabric has been weaved with slub (textured highs and lows in the fabric).

Flare: Ankle is wider than a boot-cut, typically ranging from 2 1/2” to 4” wider than the knee.

Fraying: Deconstruction on the garment can be seen on tops of waistbands, pockets or hem on jeans.

Jeanshield ™ : A specially applied, invisible wash that provides protection for the jean from most stains.

Low Rise: Waistband is located typically 3-4 inches below the belly button. The most popular rise in most denim brands, especially for women.

Polyester: Adding polyester to cotton will provide more shine and durability to a fabric.

Relaxed Fit: Relaxed through the thigh, seat, and legs, most popular fit for men.

Rinse: Garments are washed with softener to soften the fabric and this process can be done with clear softener where it only makes a softer touch. A black softener can also be used to achieve a softer touch and to darken the denim.

Regular Rise: Waistband is located precisely on the waist.

Sandblast: Jeans are blasted by hand with sand to create a used and old look in located areas of the garment.

Slim Fit: Slim through the thigh, legs, and hips, close fitting and contouring.

Slub: A special type of thread that contains highs and lows, when used it a fabric it creates an appearance of texture.

Stone wash: The garment is washed adding pumice stone to the washers, and this helps to roughen certain areas of the garment. There are different levels of destruction for this wash, light, medium and heavy. The outcome of the length of the wash is the appearance. Sometimes bleach is also added during this process to lighten the color and create more destruction to the garment.

Straight: Knee and ankle are the same width.

Stretch: A garment made with Lycra or spandex fiber with adds comfort and elasticity. It’s casual yet contemporary, which combines the softness of cotton with the added comfort and flexibility of spandex.

Tapered: Ankle is more narrow than the knee.

Tencel: Blend of Cotton and Tencel, making the fabric incredibly soft with stylish comfort, excellent drape and breathable performance.

Tint: A little tint (color) is added to the garment to change cast, hue, and color appearance. This achieves different tonalities and shades, changing the fabric color.