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There was a video of Gordon on some japanese show that talked about technique in the creation of denim washing. Would be worth tracking down...

I think this is it

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1912967810679567532&hl=en

Are you taking the piss???

Please say you are taking the piss...

I am taking the piss

-Completely white horizontal stripes of indigo-less denim, about an inch thick throughout the entire jean.

-Washing out area's in cookie cutter like shapes (stars, snow flakes, etc.) for an allover print denim.

That is soooooooooo last year

Orly? Tell me the specific difference between rope and hankdying. I'm Interested!

I was talking about garment dyeing.

So you really want to know the specific difference between rope and hank dyeing? I think you already know but I will try to answer this.

I presume you are talking about Indigo dyeing - hank dyeing was the original method of Indigo dyeing - cotton fibres spun into a yarn and then many yarns tied into a hank (like a tied scarve of yarns) then it is dipped into the dyebath.

Rope dyeing for indigo is the commonest method for denim production - the spun yarns are twisted into rope like lengths and then dyed continuously on a dyeing range around 12-24 at a time.

The specific difference i beleive is that you get more indigo penetration using the original hank dyeing method than the rope dyeing method - this means more contrast is achieved quicker after wear/washing. This is my understanding but I am ready to be shot down.

but seriously guys i heard skinny denims are in right now.

OK I will mention that

you were required to submit a presentation on denim washes for a job?

what are you applying for? Abercrombie and Fitch?

anyways as some sort of token contribution, read this

gives a brief history of denim (washes included!!!) and some good pictures

Just ordered it - £10 including delivery - thanks.

Presentation is for UK based company - I know how to achieve all types of washing on denim and also dyeing - I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out on any current or future trend.

Check this site out:

http://denimnews.blogspot.com/

Here you will see how American made denim is dying a not so slow death. Even Cone Mills is not immune.

Thanks for that JMK very interesting.

i heard that "skinny jeans" are "hip" now.

Hope this helps.

Not interested in the fit - but thanks for the effort

Then why don't you share what you have already and then ask us if you missed something?

Another thing you might consider is that for as long as superdenim has been around the only thing people on here are interested in is breaking in raw jeans themselves.

So much for your trends in washes and finishes.

Oh yes, some people still tend to like darted backpocket jeans that looks like they have been dipped in a bucket of bile...

Fair comment regarding superdenim but all the brands that are mentioned also do some quality jean finishes.

Surely when looking at the raw denim you must look at what is also on offer in the washed versions?

Good luck with your homework assignment!

Nice one Cotton Duck - my sides!

Its part of an interview for a new job. I have my presentation ready but I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing any important trend.

Hello denim aficionado's,

I have to give a presentation on current and future trends for denim mainly on fabric and finishes/washes.

Any help will be greatly appreciated