Which fabric is heavy weight and commonly used for jeans and jackets?

• A. Gabardine
• B. Denim
• C. Satin
• D. Warp Sateen

Answer: (B)

Denim is the heavy-weight, durable fabric typically used for jeans and jackets. It’s a cotton twill fabric, where the diagonal weave gives the material its strength and rugged feel. That twill structure, combined with sturdy cotton, makes denim resist wear and hold up to daily use, which is exactly what jeans and jackets need. It’s commonly available in heavier weights, often around 10–14 oz per square yard, with even heavier options for outerwear.

Gabardine is a tight twill that’s smooth and dressier, used for trousers and suits rather than rugged denim wear. Satin has a glossy, silky surface and is chosen for drapey, formal looks, not for heavy workwear. Warp sateen uses a satin weave on the warp for a softer, smoother drape, not the sturdy, rugged feel of denim. So denim best fits the description.