101 Primers
What is Selvedge Denim? – The Rundown on High Quality Denim
Our complete guide to Selvedge Denim covers all the history, production, and increasing popularity of the special fabric.
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Op-Ed
Soorty’s Future Possibilities is Clearing the Air on Sustainability
With the world barreling ever deeper into climate change, the impact of the fashion industry cannot be understated. Even so,…
Op-Ed
What Ethical Manufacturing Actually Entails
We've all heard the phrase "ethically made", but what does it actually mean? We attempt to define the term and how you can buy things that reflect it.
Brand Profiles
Inside Tanner Goods Portland Workshop
We step inside the workspace of Portland, Oregon's Tanner Goods for a look at how the leather and accessories brand makes their products.
101 Primers
Shuttle vs. Projectile Looms – What’s the Difference?
We take a look at the differences between shuttle and projectile looms, the two most common methods for weaving denim.
101 Primers
Know Your Button Types: Donut vs. Tack
We go through two of the major button types found on a pair of jeans, the donut and the tack, and what makes them tick.
101 Primers
Know Your Twills – 3×1, 2×1, and Plain Weave
On Rawr Denim we go into the different twils: 3x1, 2x1, and plain weave. Learn more about what makes them so different, and what weave your jeans are.
Latest News
3sixteen’s Tour of Kuroki Mills: Denim From Start to Finish
See how 3sixteen's denim is made at Kuroki Mills in Okayama, Japan including in depth pics of dyeing, weaving, and sanforization.
101 Primers
Know Your Terminology: Overlock Stitch vs. Flat-Felled Seam
On RawrDenim.com we compare the overlock stitch and the flat-felled seam, two methods of closing fabric edges that provide different levels of durability.
Op-Ed
Norman Porter Makes a Jean – Video
We show how Philadelphia's Norman Porter makes a pair of jeans from start to finish in only four minutes.
