This document provides an overview of denim fabric and its history. It discusses how denim originated as a durable work fabric in 1860 and gained popularity in the 1920s for common work garments. By the 1930s, denim was being used for fashion, and its popularity increased further in the 1950s through Hollywood films. The document outlines the types of denim fabrics and compares rope dyeing and slasher dyeing methods. It also discusses recent finishing techniques for denim like acid washing, ozone effects, and stone washing. The presentation concludes by listing some exceptional non-apparel uses for denim fabrics.

1. PRESENTATION ON DENIM
Submitted by,
Md. Monir Hossen
ID: 135030
Semester: 4/2
Submitted to,
Mr. Shamsuzzaman Sheikh
Assistant professor,
TE, DUET.
Mr. Abu Yousuf Mohammad Anwarul Azim
Lecturer, TE, DUET.
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2. Denim is the oldest, most widely used, most fashionable and
most versatile fabric of the world. At present denim is mainly
used for producing garments particularly trousers for the young
people. It is a cotton or cotton/polyester based, durable heavy
weight twill weave, yarn dyed fabric.
Denim is costant evolution and new innovations will surely
influence the future of the Textile industry. Brand and style,
exciting colors and effects bring together technology and
sustainability on denim continuously.
What is denim?
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3. In 1860 worker use denim as a durable material.
In1920 gain more reputation in common work garment.
In 1930 denim use as a fashion.
In 1950 jeans/denims entered in a new phase fashion by
Hollywood films.
In 1970 different brands come in the market.
In 1980 to 2000 denim revolution.
In 21st denim enter in a new era. [1]
Exceptional history of denim
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4. Types of denim
fabric
1.Elastic denims
2.Fancy denims
3.Chambrays
4.Printed denims
5.Stone washed denims
6.Jaquard pattern denims etc.
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5. Comparison between rope dyeing and slasher dyeing
Range Advantage Disadvantage
Rope dyeing High productivity.
No side center variation.
Low waste of thread.
No time lost during lot
change.
Low flexibility.
Take up more space.
Necessity more manpower.
More additional steps like
long chain beamer.
Slasher dyeing More compact design.
Continuous process.
More thread rupture.
Risk of selvedge centre
variation.
Thread loss.
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6. Dyeing system
Black (sulphur)
Indigo
Bottoming
Topping
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7. Some topic of denim:
Elastomeric fibre containing fibre need to thermo set before
dyeing
Mercerizing process generates a shining look of the denim
fabric.
Color warp yarn and uncolored weft yarn use in denim .
Special garment finish is mostly used in denim.
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8. Recent finishing of denim
1 Desizing after garment making in suitable portion..
2 Acid wash.
3 Ozone effect.
4 Bleached effect.
5 Enzyme washing
6 Stone washing
7 Laser effect
8 Denim with repair effect. [2]
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9. Exceptioal uses of denim
1 Funny dress
2 Adventurous dress
3 Denim apron
4 Denim pillow
5 Denim pencil case.
6 Denim quilt
7 Denim hand bag
8 Denim apron etc.
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10. References
1. Anchroma life enhanced denim book from Denim fahion page 6-7
2. Anchroma life enhanced Denim from cootn to fashion page 96-98
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11. ANY
QUESTION?
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