What belongs in a selvedge vs non selvedge denim RFQ?
Start with Target price point, Visible selvedge requirement, Fabric weight, Raw or washed. Add the quantity by color and size, destination country and required date.
- MOQ
- 100 pcs
- Sample lead time
- 7 days
- Bulk production
- Depends on order quantity
- 01Fit target review
Selvedge placement on outseam
- 02Denim fabric selection
Fabric weight
- 03First sample
Shrinkage
- 04Wash trial
Shade
- 05Size set approval
Selvedge placement on outseam
- 06Bulk denim production
Fabric weight
Fields that make this request quotable
These are the details a factory needs before discussing MOQ, sampling, lead time and production scope.
01 Target price point02 Visible selvedge requirement03 Fabric weight04 Raw or washed05 Fit06 Target quantity by color and size07 Delivery country and required launch date08 Trade term, packing, and shipment needs
Checks to agree before production
Selvedge placement on outseamFabric weightShrinkageShadeQuestions before sampling and ordering
What should the sample confirm for selvedge vs non selvedge denim?
The sample should resolve Selvedge raw, Selvedge washed, Wide-loom raw and record the approved measurements, materials, trims and finish before bulk.
What are your MOQ, sample time and bulk lead time?
MOQ is 100 pcs. Samples take 7 days. Bulk production lead time depends on order quantity.
Which checks should be recorded before shipment?
Selvedge placement on outseam, Fabric weight, Shrinkage, Shade should be compared with the approved sample and packing requirements before release.
What selvedge actually means
Selvedge denim is woven on narrower shuttle looms that produce a self-finished edge, often marked with a colored line. When jeans are cut so that this edge runs along the outseam, it becomes visible when the hem is cuffed. Non-selvedge denim is woven on wider projectile looms, and the edges are cut off and overlocked.
Selvedge describes how the fabric is woven, not its weight, dye or overall quality. A well-made non-selvedge jean can outperform a poorly made selvedge one.
What changes for production
Key differences to consider:
- Fabric width: narrower selvedge fabric usually means more fabric per garment.
- Pattern layout: pieces must be placed so the selvedge runs along the outseam.
- Cost: selvedge fabric and usage generally raise the price per garment.
- Availability: fabric choices may be narrower, especially for small orders.
- Positioning: selvedge supports premium and heritage storytelling.
When selvedge is worth it
Selvedge makes sense when your customers value the detail and your price point supports it. For fashion-led styles with heavy washes, distressing or wide legs, the selvedge line may be hidden or irrelevant, and wide-loom denim is usually the practical choice.
If you choose selvedge, decide whether it will be sold raw or washed, and how you will explain care and shrinkage to customers.
Next steps
See the selvedge denim and raw denim programs, or the denim weight guide in resources. The MOQ is 100 pcs and samples typically take 7 days once fabric is confirmed.
Questions buyers ask
Is selvedge denim more durable? Not inherently. Durability depends on fabric construction, weight and sewing, not on the edge. Does selvedge always cost more? It usually does, because of fabric price and usage, but compare actual quotes for your fabric and quantity.
Can I use selvedge on only some styles? Yes. Many brands use selvedge for a premium raw jean and wide-loom denim for washed and fashion fits, which keeps the range accessible.
Telling customers about selvedge
If you choose selvedge, show the edge in photos — usually with a cuffed hem — and explain it briefly on the product page. Customers who value it will look for it.
Quick note
Request swatches of both fabrics to compare in person before deciding.
Fabric weights
Both selvedge and wide-loom denim come in a range of weights. Choose weight separately from selvedge, based on comfort and the look you want.
A practical decision rule
If the selvedge will be visible and your customers value it, choose selvedge. If not, wide-loom denim is usually the practical choice.
Quick note
Compare final costs for your quantity before deciding.
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