Other garments made of denim:
With denim, the grainline is important. Off-grain cuts create problems like twisting pant legs.
Denim weights can be referred to by ounce measurements for a yard of fabric. A good weight for jeans is12 oz. to 14 oz.
INDIGO BODIES: FASHION, MIRROR WORK AND SEXUAL IDENTITY IN MILAN by Roberta Sassatelli
May 20, 1873, stronger pants for working men, Denim was first used for clothes worn by workers because of its high durability.