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Category: Denim FabricHS Code: 520942Origin: India

Selvedge Denim

Source Premium Selvedge Denim Fabric in Bulk from Verified Indian Mills

Connect directly with certified Indian shuttle-loom weaving mills for authentic redline and custom-ticker selvedge denim. Access transparent mill-gate pricing, verified export compliance, and reliable global container logistics.

Global demand for authentic selvedge denim is surging among heritage denim brands, high-end workwear labels, and premium garment manufacturers. Indian denim mills combine rich heritage ring-spinning expertise with authentic shuttle loom infrastructure, producing world-class vintage selvedge under HS Code 520942 at highly competitive price-to-quality ratios. Our platform matches commercial textile buyers with export-ready Indian manufacturers offering flexible Incoterms including FOB, CIF, and CFR.

Harmonized
HS 520942
Compliance
OEKO-TEX / GOTS
Typical MOQ
1x 20ft FCL
Lab Samples
Cones / Swatches
Direct Factory Sourcing Protocol

Submit your required specifications on the right to receive tailored commercial quotations and Uster test certificates directly from vetted Indian textile mills.

Live Mill Sourcing Desk
Direct Factory Match

Request Pricing & Specifications

Direct quotes from verified Indian spinning & weaving mills for Denim Fabric - Selvedge Denim.

Verified Indian Mills Uster / Lab Test COA Zero Middleman Markup
Analytical Parameters

Technical Specifications & Quality Benchmarks

Analytical ParameterStandard Commercial Specification / Range
Weaving Technology
Vintage & Modernized Shuttle Looms (Narrow Width)
Selvedge ID / Edge Detail
Classic Redline, Whitelined, Tricolor, or Custom Contrast Yarn Ticker
Fabric Weight / GSM
11.0 oz/yd² to 17.5 oz/yd² (370 GSM to 595 GSM)
Fabric Width
28 inches to 33 inches (71 cm to 84 cm)
Fiber Composition
100% Cotton, GOTS Certified Organic Cotton, BCI Cotton, or Cotton/Elastane (98/2%)
Yarn Count & Type
Warp: 6s - 10s Ring Spun / Slub; Weft: 6s - 12s Ring Spun or Open End
Dyeing Method & Color
Continuous Rope Dyeing: Pure Indigo (6-16 dips), Sulfur Black, or Indigo/Sulfur Bottom
Finish Options
Raw Loomstate (Unsanforized), Sanforized (Preshrunk), Skew-controlled, or Mercerized
* Values represent export standards. Mill-specific Uster test reports available upon request.Custom parameters accommodated upon technical RFQ
Industry Applications

Commercial End Uses for Selvedge Denim

01

Premium & Heritage Jeanswear Manufacturing (Bespoke 5-pocket denim pants, raw selvedge collections)

02

Vintage Outerwear & Jackets (Type I, II, and III trucker jackets, chore coats, workwear overshirts)

03

Luxury Fashion Accessories (Selvedge denim tote bags, heavy-duty aprons, caps, and lifestyle footwear)

04

Institutional & Boutique Brand Distribution (Fabric wholesaling for tailoring houses and specialty garment ateliers)

Seaworthy Export Logistics

Export Packaging, Payload & Minimum Order Quantities

Precision rolled on high-strength heavy-duty paper tubes (inner diameter 2-3 inches), double-layered water-resistant polyethylene wrapping, outer heavy-duty woven polypropylene casing with reinforced edge protectors and export shipping marks.

Standard Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):Commercial sampling: 300 - 500 meters per shade; Bulk production: 1,500 - 3,000 meters per construction/colorway.

Certifications Supported For Selvedge Denim

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (Class I & II)
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI / Cotton-to-Market)
ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System)
ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Compliance
Global Recycled Standard (GRS for recycled cotton blends)
Procurement Workflow

Sourcing Process for Selvedge Denim

Step 01

Submit Detailed Sourcing RFQ

Specify target weight (GSM/oz), selvedge ticker specifications, yarn composition, finishing requirements, and volume requirements under HS Code 520942.

Step 02

Mill Matching & Commercial Sampling

We match your RFQ with pre-audited Indian shuttle-loom mills who provide competitive FOB/CIF quotations, lab dips, and physical sample yardage for quality validation.

Step 03

Contract Finalization & Production QA

Lock in formal proforma invoices, LC/TT terms, and technical tolerances. Mills commence commercial production with in-line 4-point fabric inspection protocols.

Step 04

Inspection, Packing & Port Dispatch

Final pre-shipment quality audit (SGS, Intertek, or buyer QA), standardized export packing, customs clearance, and containerized dispatch to your destination port.

Frequently Asked Questions

Commercial Sourcing FAQs: Selvedge Denim

Selvedge denim fabric is internationally classified under HS Code 520942, covering woven fabrics of cotton containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m², woven with yarns of different colors (Denim). Verified exporter documentation ensures correct sub-heading classification for seamless import tariff clearance.

Sibling Varieties

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Raw Indigo Denim

India is one of the world's premier hubs for raw and rigid denim production, offering high-tenacity ring-spun cotton yarns, consistent rope-dyeing infrastructure, and substantial cost efficiencies. Sourcing raw indigo denim fabric via vetted Indian mills ensures access to high-grade 10oz to 14.5oz unwashed textiles tailored for commercial garment manufacturing. Verified exporters handle global contract delivery across standard international commercial terms including FOB, CIF, and CFR.

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HS 5209429 Specs

Stretch Denim Fabric

India stands as a global powerhouse in denim production, offering buyers access to vertically integrated mills producing advanced elastane-blended denim weaves. Under HS Code 520942 (cotton denim containing added elastomeric yarn, weighing more than 200 g/m2), our verified network supplies competitive, high-recovery stretch fabrics aligned with global retail standards. Sourcing partners support flexible international trade arrangements including FOB, CIF, and CFR terms to major ports worldwide.

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HS 5209428 Specs

Selvedge Denim

Global demand for authentic selvedge denim is surging among heritage denim brands, high-end workwear labels, and premium garment manufacturers. Indian denim mills combine rich heritage ring-spinning expertise with authentic shuttle loom infrastructure, producing world-class vintage selvedge under HS Code 520942 at highly competitive price-to-quality ratios. Our platform matches commercial textile buyers with export-ready Indian manufacturers offering flexible Incoterms including FOB, CIF, and CFR.

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