tougher, usually [[100079|cotton]], less commonly [[101499|woollen textile fabric]] which is full to the touch, has diagonal ribbing and an indistinct [[100497|twill-weave]] surface with contrasting colours in the warp and weft (typically blue warp and white weft). Used for sports-style trousers and men's, ladies' and children's [[100232|jeanswear]]. The term "denim" is derived from the French "de Nimes" - from Nimes