14oz Dark Indigo Warp Slub Rigid Denim Fabric

Buyer Overview

HW7370# is the heaviest verified catalog fabric at 14oz, approximately 474.7 GSM. Its 90% cotton and 10% polyester construction combines a dark-indigo shade with visible warp-slub character and a structured hand. A 170–172 cm width, 3/1 twill record and rigid classification make it appropriate for heritage straight jeans, workwear pants and substantial jackets.

The 170–172 cm usable range is about 66.9–67.7 inches. Cost markers at the confirmed roll width, not the maximum figure, and include any defect allowance required by the inspection standard. The technical record lists approximately 3% shrinkage in both warp and weft; factories should still reproduce that result with the exact bulk lot and garment wash before final grading. For purchasing, record roll lengths, face defects and shade sequence so the marker room can allocate panels without mixing visibly different slub intensity.

Technical Specifications and Order Controls

Marker, Cutting and Sewing Guidance

A dense 14oz fabric needs controlled lay height, sharp blades and sewing trials at multi-layer junctions. Use suitable needles and feeding equipment for belt loops, pocket corners, fly shields and jacket collars. Keep the visible warp-slub orientation consistent on matching panels, and allocate enough ease because the fabric is rigid.

Washing and Garment Development

Dark indigo and warp slub can produce strong high-low contrast through rinse, enzyme or abrasion development. Approve the desired grain on full panels instead of judging a small swatch alone. Track tensile or tear performance where a severe vintage wash is requested, protect light pocketing from backstaining and recheck the documented shrinkage after the production recipe.

Buyer FAQ

What should be approved beyond the 3% shrinkage record?

Approve current shade, usable width, slub intensity, wash contrast and seam strength. A free swatch card starts review, followed by sample yardage and a complete washed garment.

Sampling note: Stock, lot, shade and technical performance can change. Request a free swatch card, then confirm sample yardage and current test data before bulk production.