https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/Everything denim: history, fabric, fit, style, buying guides, care and repair.en-gb https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/what-is-selvedge-denim.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/what-is-selvedge-denim.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSelvedge, self-edge, redline: what the terms mean, how selvedge denim is made, and whether it’s worth paying more for. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/raw-vs-washed-denim.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/raw-vs-washed-denim.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTRaw denim fades to fit your life; washed denim is comfortable from day one. How they differ, and which suits you. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/jeans-fit-guide.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/jeans-fit-guide.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA clear guide to the main jeans fits, who each one suits, and what to do when a pair almost fits. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/history-of-denim-jeans.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/history-of-denim-jeans.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhere denim and jeans come from, how a rivet patent created the modern jean, and why we still wear them 150 years later. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-to-buy-jeans-that-last.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-to-buy-jeans-that-last.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFabric weight, cotton content, stitching and fit: a practical checklist for jeans that last years, not months. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/buying-vintage-second-hand-jeans.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/buying-vintage-second-hand-jeans.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to find great second-hand jeans, check them for hidden damage, and turn an almost-perfect charity-shop find into your favourite pair. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/denim-glossary.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/denim-glossary.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFrom selvedge and sanforised to whiskers, honeycombs and chain stitch: the denim vocabulary, explained in plain English. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-jeans-are-made.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-jeans-are-made.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTEvery pair of jeans goes through a long journey: growing, spinning, dyeing, weaving, cutting, sewing and washing. Here’s each step. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/indigo-dye-explained.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/indigo-dye-explained.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe story of indigo dye, from ancient plant vats to modern synthetic indigo, and the clever chemistry behind denim’s famous fade. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/japanese-denim-explained.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/japanese-denim-explained.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow Japan became the home of premium denim, what makes Japanese denim different, and whether it’s worth the price. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/double-denim-style-guide.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/double-denim-style-guide.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDenim on denim can look brilliant or accidental. Simple rules for contrast, fit and accessories that make double denim work. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/denim-jacket-guide.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/denim-jacket-guide.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTTrucker, oversized, sherpa or chore: the main denim jacket styles, how one should fit, and how to care for and repair it. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/why-jeans-rip-at-the-crotch.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/why-jeans-rip-at-the-crotch.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe crotch is the first place most jeans fail. Here is why it happens, what a proper repair looks like, and how to stop it happening again. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/crotch-reinforcement-new-jeans.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/crotch-reinforcement-new-jeans.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTReinforcing the crotch of new or lightly worn jeans costs less than a repair and can add years to their life. How it works and who it is for. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/cycling-in-jeans-guide.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/cycling-in-jeans-guide.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSaddles are brutal on denim. Practical tips for cyclists who want their jeans to survive the daily commute. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/repair-ripped-knees-jeans.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/repair-ripped-knees-jeans.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTKnee rips are one of the most common reasons jeans get thrown away. Your options, from iron-on patches to visible mending to invisible repairs. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-to-pin-jeans-for-hemming.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-to-pin-jeans-for-hemming.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA step-by-step guide to pinning jeans at home before taking or sending them for hemming, plus the most common mistakes. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/original-hem-vs-standard-hem.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/original-hem-vs-standard-hem.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTShortening jeans? The difference between a standard hem and an original (euro) hem, and when keeping the factory fade is worth it. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-to-measure-inside-leg.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-to-measure-inside-leg.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA simple guide to measuring the inside leg (inseam) at home, for buying jeans online, hemming, or turning jeans into shorts. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/holes-in-jeans-pockets.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/holes-in-jeans-pockets.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTKeys and coins falling through your pockets? How worn pocket bags are repaired or replaced, and how to tell which you need. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/back-pocket-corner-tears.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/back-pocket-corner-tears.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTBack pocket corners pulling away from your jeans? Why it happens, why a quick re-stitch fails, and what a lasting repair involves. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/belt-loop-ripped-off-jeans.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/belt-loop-ripped-off-jeans.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA torn belt loop often takes a chunk of waistband with it. Why simply sewing it back on doesn’t last, and what does. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/broken-zip-on-jeans.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/broken-zip-on-jeans.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTZip won’t stay up, teeth missing or slider broken? How jeans zips fail, the DIY fixes worth trying, and when it needs a pro. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/replace-jeans-button.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/replace-jeans-button.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTJeans buttons aren’t sewn on, they’re pressed on. Why DIY kits often fail, and what a lasting replacement involves. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/sashiko-japanese-denim-repair.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/sashiko-japanese-denim-repair.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSashiko is a centuries-old Japanese stitching technique that turns repairs into decoration. What it is, why it suits denim, and how to start. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/repairing-jeans-sustainability.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/repairing-jeans-sustainability.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTJeans are among the most resource-hungry garments we own. Why repairing denim is one of the simplest ways to cut your fashion footprint. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-to-post-jeans-for-repair.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-to-post-jeans-for-repair.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTNo good tailor nearby? Postal repair services fix jeans by mail. How they work, how to pack your jeans, and what to check before you choose one. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-to-wash-jeans-make-them-last.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/how-to-wash-jeans-make-them-last.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow often should you wash jeans, and how? Practical denim care that keeps colour in and holes out. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/jeans-leg-tapering-guide.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/jeans-leg-tapering-guide.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTLove your jeans but not the wide leg? Tapering slims the leg from the knee or the whole leg down. What’s possible, and what to ask for. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/turn-old-jeans-into-shorts.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/turn-old-jeans-into-shorts.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGive tired jeans a second life as summer shorts. Choosing a length, raw versus folded hems, and how to get a straight cut. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/fix-waist-gap-jeans.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/fix-waist-gap-jeans.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTJeans fit your hips but gape at the back of the waist? Your options, from quick fixes to an invisible dart alteration. https://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/repairing-designer-jeans.htmlhttps://www.worldofdenim.co.uk/articles/repairing-designer-jeans.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTExpensive jeans deserve a careful repair. How to protect the look, fades and value of designer, raw and selvedge denim when it tears.