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Broken Twill – What Does it Mean?

Broken Twill Fade February Fact #7: When Denim is woven into either a right hand twill or a left hand twill and sewn into jeans it has the tendency to twist in its respective direction.  A solution to this problem is the broken twill. As you can see in the picture, a broken twill is woven with 2 stitches to the right, and then 2 stitches to the left, resulting in a jean that will not have twisted seams.

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Left Hand Twill – What Does it Mean?

Kicking Mule Workshop Left Hand Twill Fade February Fact #6: Yesterday we touched on right hand twill, the most common weave of denim. Today we’ll look at left hand twill. This is when denim is woven the opposite way.The weft threads go under three warp threads and then over one, creating a diagonal line to the left on the inside of the denim fabric. Cotton yarns that make up the denim are typically spun to the left, and it is thought that by also weaving the denim to the left that the end product will have a softer hand feel against the skin. Some agree with this, while others feel there is no difference. We’ll let you be the judge.

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Right Hand Twill – What Does it Mean?

Right Hand Twill Fade February Fact #5: When manufacturing denim, there are a few ways to go about making the fabric. All fabric is comprised of warp (up and down) and weft (side to side)  threads. Denim is typically woven in a 3X1 twill, meaning the weft thread goes under 3 warp threads and over one (to the right) creating a diagonal pattern going across and down to the right. It is also known as the ‘Z’ twill because the stitches make a ‘Z’ shape.

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Fade February

“February” starts with an ‘F’ and so does “Fade”. In light of that information we have now deemed February as ‘Fade February’. For the next 25 days we will be posting interesting denim facts, questions, and definitions. The info will range  from the most basic, to facts the most denimy of denim heads might not know. Fade February Fact #1: Raw denim, also known as ‘dry’ denim, is not washed or treated with chemicals when it is manufactured. With lots of wear and love, the result is a jean exclusive to your your body and your life. Something that can’t be replicated. Love Raw!

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dutil. ’em all.

It’s time to rock out with your… well, you know. We’re starting a record label! Are you a musician? Are you in a band?  We’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for musicians interested in participating in the first of hopefully many recordings to put on vinyl. Please send us a 1 song sample on CD with your name, telephone number, and email to: dutil. 303 West Cordova St. Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5   All entries must be received by January 31st 2012.   love, dutil.

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Party Pix: dutil. Toronto Grand Opening Party

The dutil. Toronto Grand Opening party (held Wednesday May 11, 2011) was a total success and many fans, friends and family showed to celebrate with us! If you didn’t get a chance to check out the store at the party, have no fear; you can check out the merchandise Monday-Saturday 11-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm at 704 Queen Street West.

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Now Hiring @ dutil. TO

Hello friends of dutil.! As you already know we are opening up a Toronto location this Spring 2011. We are so excited to expand our dutil. family to the East side of Canada and would like to invite you to be a part of it. If you are ambitious, outgoing, and live for denim, we want to hear from you! Send us your resume and a little bit about yourself to dutil@dutildenim.com Looking forward to meeting you! Sincerely, dutil.

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Not Just A Rumour: dutil. is Opening a Toronto Location this Spring 2011

You may have heard through the grapevine that dutil. is opening a second location in Toronto, Ontario. We are proud to say that it is not just a rumour, but a reality; dutil. Toronto will be open for business this spring 2011 on Toronto’s famed Queen Street West. We are so excited about our new Eastern Canadian venture that we wanted to show you the floor plan for the shop that will be located at 704 Queen Street West. Stay tuned for the confirmed opening date and the launch party that will be sure to go down in history.

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