More than ever we’ve been seeing demand grow for lighter weight denim options. We’ve barely been able to keep up with the demand this Spring Summer season. Why such an increase? If you’ve been thinking about picking up a pair, or just got some and would like to know more about them, then this article is for you.
What’s the difference between heavyweight and lightweight denim? The weight of denim is measured in oz/square yard. (Fun Fact! Even countries on the metric system weigh denim this way instead of grams/square meter. It’s probably because Americans made denim world famous, and the US uses the imperial system.) When weaving denim, the thicker the yarn fiber used, the denser and heavier the denim will become. Dense heavy fabrics tend to insulate while less dense lighter fabrics allow for better breath-ability. A lightweight denim is generally considered to be 12oz and under. You can find the weight of the denim for each product we offer listed as the first bullet point on our product pages.
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