https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-difference-between-denim-and-chambray Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:28:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-difference-between-denim-and-chambray#post-2260586 Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:24:28 +0000 Kaelyn 2260586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! Very helpful and informative responses.</p> <p>So, the white thread going through is a good indicator, it seems. I don't know enough about fabrics to have a good sense of thread count or weave by sight or touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-difference-between-denim-and-chambray#post-2260028 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:33:30 +0000 rachylou 2260028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with em on preferences. (And everyone has answered the technical question!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-difference-between-denim-and-chambray#post-2259946 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:39:27 +0000 Sloper 2259946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As others have mentioned above - it's a difference in weight.<br />Denim is like blue jeans - heavy and sturdy.<br />Chambray is a like any other shirting fabric (and I love it with pearlized snaps please!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-difference-between-denim-and-chambray#post-2259921 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:02:43 +0000 kkards 2259921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><i></i>What kathie said, if you’re really interested <br /><i><br /></i></div><i><div><i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://sewingiscool.com/denim-vs-chambray-how-is-chambray-different-from-denim/">https://sewingiscool.com/denim.....rom-denim/</a><br /></i></div>How is chambray different from denim?&nbsp;The main difference between denim and chambray is in how they are woven. Chambray is made through using a plain weave method. This is where a colored and white strand of cotton is woven together. Denim is made through a twill weave&nbsp;</i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-difference-between-denim-and-chambray#post-2259897 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:35:25 +0000 em 2259897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love chambray, but dislike denim. The difference is in the weave--it is MUCH lighter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-difference-between-denim-and-chambray#post-2259896 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:13:04 +0000 Kathie 2259896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, the differentiation is the weave, and sometimes the color- chambray is a plain weave and usually a lighter blue, and denim a twill, but in a range of blues from faded to dark indigo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-difference-between-denim-and-chambray#post-2259895 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:11:40 +0000 Carla 2259895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL! &nbsp;Good question. &nbsp;I <i>think&nbsp;</i>chambray is a&nbsp;<i>much&nbsp;</i>lighter weight and fluid fabric than denim, but with a similar ‘look’, but I’m sure there is a true definition. </p> <p>Here you go! &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://thefabricofourlives.com/cotton-fabrics/chambray">https://thefabricofourlives.co.....s/chambray</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-difference-between-denim-and-chambray#post-2259892 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:05:26 +0000 Kaelyn 2259892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wondering! I've never been quite sure of the difference, myself. I have a shirt that was called chambray when I bought it (the one with the fringe) and I have a shirt that was called denim when I bought it (the one with the collar) and in my mind, they're both a thinnish, not too rigid denim, whereas my denim jackets are a bit thicker and more structured. I've also seen shirts called chambray that are, as far as I can tell, exactly like my denim shirt. Anyone have a clear understanding and can help me out? </p>