Jeans are the most popular trousers, and the demand for them is growing all the time. This has led to well-known brands increasing the production of their products. At the same time, a large number of fake trousers appeared. The buyer cannot always trust a well-known name, but must determine for himself whether the product is being offered to him of high quality and whether it is worth the amount indicated on the price tag.
Important details that determine the quality of jeans
In order not to make a mistake in choosing, not to overpay and to purchase a truly high-quality product for yourself and your loved ones, you will have to become a specialist in the field of denim. After all the quality of denim items is determined not only by the external attractiveness of the trousers.
You need to carefully and meticulously examine the pants, paying attention to the fabric from which they are made. Their cut and small details are also important. Let us tell you in detail what high quality jeans look like.
Signs of quality denim
First of all, let's look at the fabric. Traditional denim is 100% cotton. Cotton from Zimbabwe is considered the best. Currently, jeans are made from fabric that combines cotton with synthetic fibers.
They give the material additional capabilities, for example, making it elastic. But even this ability does not make synthetics the basis of the fabric. In high-quality jeans material, synthetic fibers cannot exceed the percentage of cotton.
Density and weave characteristics of the material
It is important to keep in mind that jeans have always been particularly durable. It was ensured due to increased density and special weave of threads. There are 2 main types of weaving used in the production of denim. Traditional is the classic twill weave of threads.
Reference! Twill is different in that the threads when weaving are not vertical and horizontal, but are fixed diagonally on the machine.
The second option is finely patterned weaving, its pattern is “herringbone”.
Both types of weaving form a characteristic small scar on the surface of the denim. At the same time, high-quality products are distinguished by the uniformity of the fabric, which does not have obvious thickening, twisting of threads, etc.
Back and front sides of the material
To get a complete picture of the pants, you need to see how they look from the inside out. Cotton threads are dyed before weaving. A feature of the production of denim fabric was the simultaneous use of dyed and undyed threads. Therefore, the reverse side of genuine denim has no color.
Important! Durable dyes are used for high-quality fabric. They don't leave marks on your hands.
Product weight
Another indicator important for checking jeans is their weight.If the trousers intended for an adult are quite light, this should alert you.
Reference! Quality denim trousers for adults usually weigh from 800g.
Country of origin of denim
To be sure of the quality of the fabric, you need to pay attention to the country in which it was woven.
The main countries that produce high-quality denim are Japan, USA, Italy, Portugal.
If low quality fabric made in other countries was used for tailoring, jeans manufacturers prefer not to indicate the country at all.
Cutting and sewing quality jeans
Having thoroughly examined the fabric, we will evaluate the entire product, first as a whole, then we will move on to the details.
Symmetry is a sign of quality jeans
Real jeans can be studied in math classes as a clear example of symmetry. The paired parts are positioned so precisely on them.
Advice! To assess the level of cut, you need to carefully straighten the legs and then put them on top of each other.
Signs of a quality item:
- absolute matching of the cut of the trousers, which is achieved without artificially tightening the fabric;
- identical arrangement of paired parts (pockets, rivets, belt loops, etc.) on the right and left sides of the trousers.
Seams
We will carefully examine all the seams on the product.
Signs of good seams:
- Neat, even stitching without a wavy line along the entire length.
- A special “fat” seam on the bottom of the belt is made along its entire length.
- Using a double stitch when sewing a hem on the legs. From the hem side, the seam is similar to weaving a chain.
- Double or triple seams with a turn up.
- use of threads for internal seams silks, painted yellow. The seams with which the sections are processed have a figure-of-eight pattern.
All seams on the front and back sides should not have broken threads.
Number of loops
When studying the loops that are sewn onto the belt to hold the belt, we pay attention to how they are sewn. The belt loops must be securely fastened with neat seams and located symmetrically on the left and right half of the product. Their quantity is also important. On jeans it is traditional: for women - 5, for men - 7.
Features of accessories and labels
There are no small details in making a quality item. We are convinced of this by looking at the fittings.
Buttons, rivets, zippers
All small details (buttons, rivets), as well as the zipper, must be securely attached to the jeans. The brand name is on the surface of the cages and buttons of the original items. The first letter of the name is often found on the zipper dog.
Brand labels and logos
Let's finish studying things with labels. They should also have an even stitch, without protruding threads. All inscriptions on the label of high-quality jeans are clear, not blurry, and easy to read. External labels are leather, fabric is used for internal labels. They contain all the necessary information about jeans (composition and fabric manufacturer, size, care recommendations). Now you know what really good jeans look like and you can check their quality yourself.
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