Jeans brands also try to stand out from season to season by using patented materials, such as rivets and stitching, and by using special washes and distressing methods. These might involve dying, pressing, and even using sandpaper and drills on the raw jeans. These methods can be particularly expensive when done in the U.S., where factories must meet more stringent environmental and labor standards than in many low-cost nations.
Jeans brands aim to distinguish themselves from season to season by incorporating patented materials like rivets and stitching, as well as special treatments such as dying, pressing, and even sanding or drilling on the raw jeans. These methods can be particularly expensive in the U.S., where factories must comply with more stringent environmental and labor standards than in many low-cost nations.