Postednon October 4, 2013
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Thisnis pretty cool: Lee’s jeans and the American Cancer Society haventeamed up to encourage companies to begin a casual-dress day at worknto raise money for research on breast cancer.
Thisnis pretty cool: Lee’s jeans and the American Cancer Society haventeamed up to encourage companies to begin a casual-dress day at worknto raise money for research on breast cancer.n
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nItnworks like this: employees chip in $5 or more to fight breast cancer,nand in return they are allowed to go to work in their jeans today!
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nSincenNational Denim Day began in 1996, it has raised more than $89 millionnto find better treatments for and diagnosis (or even prevention) ofnbreast cancer!
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nWhatnis denim?
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Denimnis a super sturdy fabric made of cotton twill. It’s strong becausenthe weft passes under two or more warp threads rather than just one.nThis gives the fabric a characteristic diagonal pattern. If you’re wearing jeans rightnnow, you can check it out.
Denimnis a super sturdy fabric made of cotton twill. It’s strong becausenthe weft passes under two or more warp threads rather than just one.nThis gives the fabric a characteristic diagonal pattern. If you’re wearing jeans rightnnow, you can check it out.n
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| This is normal weave, not twill. Notice that each weft passes over just one warp thread at a time. |
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Whatnmakes indigo (dark blue) denim different from other twill fabric isnthat only the warp threads are dyed. That’s why jeans are white onnthe inside—and it’s why jeans wear and fade in such a cool way!
Whatnmakes indigo (dark blue) denim different from other twill fabric isnthat only the warp threads are dyed. That’s why jeans are white onnthe inside—and it’s why jeans wear and fade in such a cool way!n
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nTonfind out why denim is called denim, and why jeans are callednjeans (plus other interestingnfacts and stats), check out this earlier post.
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nIt’snfun to reuse, repurpose, and upcycle jeans and other denimnitems!
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nAlsonon this date:
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nWorldnAnimal Day
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nCinnamonnRoll Day in Sweden
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nPlannAhead:
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nChecknout my Pinterest boards for Octobernholidays, Octobernbirthdays, and historicalnanniversaries in October.
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nAndnhere are my Pinterest boards for Novembernholidays, Novembernbirthdays, and historicalnanniversaries in November.
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