Glossary
What is Indigo dye?
A dye that colours only the outer surface of a yarn, not all the way through its core; the reason indigo-dyed denim fades along stress points with wear.
This term in other languages
| Arabic | صبغة النيلة |
|---|---|
| French | Teinture indigo |
| Turkish | İndigo boya |
Learn it in the lesson
What makes denim different: twill weave, indigo dye and weight
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