Brand deadstock pure cotton denim fabric from an Italian mill. Both the right side and inside are smooth and cottony-feeling, with the inside being slightly softer. The colour is a classic dark denim although this is likely to lighten or brighten after washing, and will continue to develop thereafter. (The colour is extremely close to this stretch denim from the same mill shown in the last photo.) This denim is structured, just slightly stiff as is normal for raw denim, without any real drape. It will "break in" and soften with washing and wearing. Suitable for shackets and other outerwear, jeans, shorts, denim skirts, structured dresses and tops, menswear, older kids' clothes, and crafts. I find this denim is a little too thick for use in elasticated garments.
Note: Denim fabric should be washed separately, as the natural indigo colour will run. Washing a large piece of raw denim in your home washing machine may lead to dye lines caused by creasing, so you may wish to cut the fabric into smaller lengths and/or pre-soak the fabric before putting into the machine to minimise creases. Here's some useful reading: (1) (under the heading "Washing Denim"), and (2). Additionally, if you want to minimise fading, do not leave denim fabric or the finished garment in direct sunlight.
