Anatomy of an INDI jean: Part 1

Welcome to today’s edition of Denim 101. So what, exactly, makes a pair of INDI jeans?

Waistband
The waistband is the part of your jeans that holds them up. Imagine how awkward life would be without a waistband!  Our INDI women’s jeans all have contoured (curved to your body) waistbands, while our men’s jeans do not. The contoured waistband gives a tighter fit.

Coin pocket
The coin pocket completes the traditional five-pocket jean design; it sits inside the right front pocket. These days they function as a pocket that nothing actually fits in, but somehow a classic pair of jeans doesn’t feel complete without one.

Rivets
Historically these little metal studs were used to reinforce the parts of the jean that received the most stress (remember the original wearers were miners and cowboys). While still placed in high stress areas (like the edges of pockets), today these also function as decoration and a way to differentiate between brands.

Front rise
The front rise is defined as the distance from the crotch to the top of the front waistband. INDI offers rises from super low to high. Lower rises help prevent gaping (the space that appears between your waist and the jean) while higher ones help conceal a curvy tummy.

Whiskering
Whiskering is a hand-detailed treatment in which faded lines are applied to the denim to mimic the subtle creases in the area surrounding the crotch, thighs, and knees in order create a slimming effect on the hips and thighs by drawing the eye downward. You can choose several options for whiskering when designing your INDI jeans, or opt for a completely clean, undistressed, jean.

Sanding
In order to create visual interest by changing the color and texture of jeans, sand paper is carefully applied to them by hand to create wear patterns. Yes, the jeans are literally sanded! INDI offers several sanding choices, from subtle dark indigo to bold vintage distressing.

Inseam
The long seam that runs down the inner leg from the crotch to the hem is called the inseam. This measurement varies depending on the height of the wearer. Since INDI makes jeans custom to you, we can offer any inseam you need, so no more high waters or excessive hemming!

Stay tuned next week as we give you run down on more parts that make up a pair of jeans.

posted by: Bonnie on June 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm
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