selvedge

[shersher]

Hi, I am new here. Can someone please give me the true definition of selvedge?

thank you

[superposition]

The definition of selvedge is : please use the search option.

[shersher]

thank you that is what i thought but not sure

[sr20det]

Edited by sr20det on Feb 17, 2005 at 08:38 PM

[SmoothDupe]

Here it is, search option is quite easy. Lata'

Selvage/Selvedge denim is the term commonly used for narrow width shuttle loom fabric (around 34" wide), characterised by it's smooth woven edges.

Pic: http://www.hanon-shop.com/details/viewDetails/1/5EP02/Denim

More pics: http://www.superfuture.com/city/supertalk/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=1222

Regular width denim (around 56") also has a selvedge, albeit a frayed edge.

Pic: http://www.hanon-shop.com/details/viewDetails/2/PAP04/Denim

More talk on selvage denim here: http://www.superfuture.com/city/supertalk/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=817&start=1

Blue Spirit.