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Selvedge, also spelled ‘selvage,’ is a term used in the denim industry to describe a specific weaving technique. The term comes from the contraction of the words ‘self’ and ‘edge.’ Selvedge refers to the finishing of the fabric’s edge, which is typically woven in a way that creates a denser and more durable strip along the edges of the denim.

Traditionally, selvedge is produced on shuttle looms, which use a shuttle to pass the weft yarn through the warp yarns of the weaving machine. This process creates a clean finish on the fabric’s edges, usually marked by a distinctive colored band. This band is often adorned with patterns or lettering that identifies the manufacturer or brand of the denim.

Les tissus selvedge sont appréciés pour leur qualité et leur durabilité, ainsi que pour leur esthétique distinctive. Les vêtements confectionnés à partir de denim selvedge sont souvent considérés comme des pièces haut de gamme en raison du processus de fabrication plus laborieux et de la rareté relative de ce type de denim.