Rigid denim
100% cotton
Classic jeans and jackets
Textiles & Apparel
HS 5209
- 8 oz to 14 oz
- Rigid or stretch
- Lab dips and swatches first
Textiles & Apparel · Fabrics
Denim Fabric: weights, compositions and finishes
Indigo and coloured denim for jeans, jackets and workwear. Denim is specified by weight, composition, weave and finish. Stretch content and shrinkage are key for garment makers.
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Options are common examples, not stock. TP4 confirms availability for each requirement.
Product overview
Denim is specified by weight, composition, weave and finish. Stretch content and shrinkage are key for garment makers.
Lab dips or fabric swatches are normally approved before bulk.
- HS heading
- 5209
- Category
- Textiles & Apparel
- Product group
- Fabrics
- Commonly sourced from
- Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, India
- Trade types
- Import, Export
- Typical shipping
- Containers (FCL), Shared containers (LCL)
Grades and standards
The grades most often specified in international trade. Name the standard as well as the grade.
Stretch denim
1–3% elastane
Comfort fits
Lightweight denim
< 10 oz
Shirts and dresses
Specifications
What buyers usually specify, with common examples. Confirmed values come from the supplier for each requirement.
| Weight | Ounces per square yard, for example 10 oz to 14 oz |
|---|---|
| Composition | For example 100% cotton or cotton with elastane |
| Weave and colour | Right-hand twill, indigo, black or coloured |
| Width | Cuttable width |
| Packaging | Rolls |
| HS heading | 5209 (confirm the full tariff code for your exact product and destination) |
Commonly sourced from
Market information, not confirmed availability.
BangladeshCountry guide
- PakistanSourcing origin
TurkeyCountry guide
IndiaCountry guide
No verified supplier listings are published for this product yet. Request it and TP4 works on the requirement directly.
Where it is used
- Jeans & jacketsCore denim garments.
- WorkwearDurable uniforms.
- Bags & accessoriesTotes and trims.
Quality checks
- 1Weight per yard
- 2Shrinkage and skew
- 3Stretch and recovery
- 4Colour fastness
- 5Cuttable width
Documents
- Fabric test report
- Commercial invoice & packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Inspection report
Packaging and shipping
- Rolls wrapped in polybags
- Labelled with lot and shade
- Palletised
Shipping modes for textiles & apparel
Containers (FCL)Shared containers (LCL)Air freightRoad for regional trade
Delivery terms decide who books the freight. Buying FOB or FCA? TP4 can coordinate the freight on your side. Buying CFR or CIF? The supplier books it and TP4 keeps the documents aligned.
Plan logisticsWhat moves the price
TP4 does not publish prices: they change with the market and depend on your exact requirement. These are the factors behind every quote.
- 01Cotton and dye costs
- 02Weight and composition
- 03Finish
- 04MOQ
- 05Freight
Before you request denim fabric
Have these ready and the first conversation becomes a quote, not a list of questions.
- Weight and composition
- Colour and finish
- Width
- Quantity per article
- Testing
Denim Fabric: frequently asked questions
What does ounce weight mean?
Weight of one square yard of fabric; heavier denim is stiffer and more durable.
Why approve swatches first?
Colour and hand feel vary by mill; swatches avoid surprises in bulk.
What is the MOQ?
Often set per colour and finish by the mill.
Can I get sustainable denim?
Yes, with organic or recycled fibre and relevant certifications.
Request denim fabric.
Share the specification, quantity and destination. TP4 reviews every request.