Denim originated as a contraction of the French phrase serge de Nîmes ('serge from Nîmes'). See more

Denim has been used in the United States since the mid-19th century. Denim initially gained popularity in 1873 when Jacob W. Davis, a tailor from Nevada, manufactured the first pair of rivet … See more

In 2020, the worldwide denim market equaled US$57.3 billion, with demand growing by 5.8% and supply growing by 8% annually. Over 50% of denim is produced in Asia, most of it in See more

• Riveted: The History of Jeans at PBS's American Experience See more

All denim is created through generally the same process:
1. Cotton fiber is spun into yarn
2. The warp yarn is dyed, while the weft is left white (usually)
3. The yarns are woven on a shuttle loom or See more

Denim is frequently used for a wide array of consumer products, including:
• Clothing
• Accessories
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• Denim Day
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• Western fashion See more