8.5oz OE Rigid Denim Fabric for Straight Jeans or Jackets

Buyer Overview

HW1200 is an 8.5oz open-end rigid denim for straight jeans, relaxed pants and lighter jackets that need vintage yarn character without 13–14oz bulk. The verified composition is 85% cotton and 15% polyester, with a 180 cm width, 3/1 right-hand twill and rigid stretch classification. The corrected OE name identifies open-end yarn; it replaces the legacy “OA” typo and does not change the underlying fabric record.

At about 288.2 GSM, this construction can bridge warm-weather jeans and year-round light outerwear. Open-end character offers a more granular face than polished yarn routes. The 180 cm, or about 70.9-inch, width can reduce consumption, but factories must calculate from current usable width and the selected color lot rather than the nominal number alone. Buyers should also approve handfeel after finishing because lightweight rigid cloth can move from crisp to relaxed without any change to its stated composition.

Technical Specifications and Order Controls

Marker, Cutting and Sewing Guidance

Rigid patterns need wearing ease and should not borrow measurements from stretch blocks. Keep twill direction consistent, bundle by shade and test seam strength at stress points because lighter rigid fabrics can react differently from heavy workwear denim. Use a complete garment sample to judge drape at knees, elbows and jacket fronts.

Washing and Garment Development

A clean rinse maintains more structure; enzyme washing can reveal open-end grain and soften the hand for relaxed fits. Confirm backstaining control, dimensional change and seam appearance for blue, dark blue, blue-grey or black separately. No shrinkage result is published, so pre-production wash testing is required before grading.

Buyer FAQ

Was the fabric changed when OA became OE in the URL?

No. The update corrects an English abbreviation in the title and slug. Style HW1200 and its verified catalog data remain the same; request a free swatch card for current-lot review.

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.