Is Selvedge Denim Actually Better? A Fabric Scientist Explains

▶ SIGN UP: https://store.stridewise.com/ be the first to know when our store selling Southeast Asian denim goes live! ▶ Raw vs Selvedge vs Sanforized: a glossary of denim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVnlgbF-5HA ▶ Why Malaysia Dominates Raw Denim: https://youtu.be/-MDtEkfeVgs ▶ Naked & Famous’s Guide to Sick Denim Fades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hP5LAz5_A4 After years of visiting as many workshops, brands, and makers I could find, I realized that a lot of "experts" aren't totally sure about the material, practical differences between selvedge and non-selvedge denim. So when I was in Indonesia, I convinced a mill that makes both kinds of denim to let me visit and ask: sure, selvedge is made on an older loom, but does that make it stronger, thicker, more breathable, rougher, or... better? Is selvedge denim better or not?! Finally, we get answers. 00:00 Why are we here? 01:01 What is selvedge denim? 02:06 Is selvedge denim more durable than regular denim? 03:10 Projectile vs rapier vs air jet looms 04:37 Shuttle looms, selvedge, and the unbroken weft 06:13 Does heavyweight denim have to be selvedge? 06:57 Is selvedge denim more comfortable? 07:17 Can you only make slubby denim on shuttle looms? 08:14 Wrapping up