Cotton fabric named after
Nimes, a
French city. The fabric was said to be 'de Nimes', from Nimes.
The fabric is usually blue, but other colours (
black being the most popular) exist. Denim is notable for its ability to withstand wearing and fraying, and is used for
jeans,
jackets and light protective clothing, such as
overalls. Typical denim weighs about 150-250g per m
2.