IF YOU'VE EVER shopped for denim and wondered why one pair cost north of $300 while another barely clears $50, there’s a good chance the pricier one was selvedge. Yeah, the sticker shock can sting, ...

Denim is basically a cotton twill textile with a unique weave that gives you the familiar diagonal ribbing that you see on your jeans. Selvage (also known as Selvedge) is a particular type of denim ...