"A true raw pair of jeans have not been washed, treated, or pre-shrunk. With raw denim, while they are stiff at first, being left untreated gives them the opportunity to morph to your body, and develop characteristic fading over time."
"Selvedge-coming from the words 'self-edge'-is a way to weave denim on shuttle looms to become sturdier and denser. A lot of raw denim uses selvedge weaves, but it's not necessarily a requirement."
"If you wear your jeans every day, it should take about six months until the stiffness gives. That timeline obviously depends on how much you're moving, how often you wear them, and the cut and style of the jeans you have."
"Many raw denim jeans can shrink as you wear them-a side-effect of not being pre-treated-so most brands recommend getting a size or two larger than what you would typically wear."
Raw denim differs from standard denim because it has not been washed, treated, or pre-shrunk, making it stiff initially but allowing it to conform to the wearer's body over time while developing characteristic fading patterns. Selvedge denim, woven on shuttle looms for durability, often accompanies raw denim but represents a different characteristic. Raw denim experiences color-transfer initially due to excess dye not being removed during production, though this fades with wear and washing. Breaking in raw denim typically takes six months of daily wear, though this timeline varies based on activity level and jean style. Sizing requires purchasing one to two sizes larger than normal due to shrinkage from the untreated cotton.
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