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Denim Day Field Trip
Go behind the scenes of the denim industry with exclusive access to the people, places, and processes that bring a pair of jeans to life. Experience the complete manufacturing journey through guided visits to working facilities across the supply chain.
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The Denim Day Field Trip
The Denim Day Field Trip is an immersive one-day experience that takes you behind the scenes of the denim industry, following the complete journey of a pair of jeans from concept to consumer. Beginning at the Denim Institute & Museum, you'll explore the history of denim before stepping inside the facilities where today's denim is designed, manufactured, and finished.
Throughout the day, you'll visit key locations across the denim supply chain, including fabric warehouses, cutting rooms, sewing factories, wash houses, product development facilities, and a leading denim brand showroom. Witness each stage of production firsthand while gaining valuable insight into the craftsmanship, technology, and collaboration behind every pair of jeans.
Designed for students, professionals, and denim enthusiasts alike, this unique field experience offers an unparalleled look inside an industry rarely seen by the public. You'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the people, processes, and innovation that transform raw materials into finished garments.
What You'll Explore
The History of Denim
Begin your day at the Denim Institute & Museum with an introduction to the history of denim and the evolution of blue jeans.
Fabric & Materials
Visit a fabric warehouse to learn how denim is sourced, stored, and prepared for production.
Cutting & Sewing
Step inside manufacturing facilities to see garments move from fabric rolls to assembled jeans.
Washing & Finishing
Experience the wash house and discover how denim achieves its distinctive character through finishing techniques.
Product Development
Explore how new products move from concept to production through design, sampling, and development.
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October 9 (Friday)
October 23 (Friday)
How to define your level?
Beginner
New to denim or garment manufacturing? This course is designed to build a strong foundation without assuming previous industry experience. You'll learn the complete journey of denim, from raw cotton fiber to a finished pair of jeans, while becoming familiar with the terminology, materials, and production processes used throughout the industry.
Perfect for students, hobbyists, career changers, or anyone curious about how denim is made, this level focuses on understanding the fundamentals rather than technical expertise. If you're eager to learn how the industry works from the ground up, this course is an ideal starting point.
intermediate
This course is well suited for professionals who already have exposure to apparel, textiles, sourcing, product development, merchandising, or manufacturing and want to strengthen their understanding of denim production. You'll connect each stage of the process while gaining deeper insight into the decisions that influence quality, performance, and finished products.
Whether you're looking to broaden your technical knowledge or better understand how departments work together across the supply chain, this course provides valuable context that can be applied immediately within your role.
ADVANCED
Experienced industry professionals will benefit from a comprehensive review of the complete denim manufacturing process while exploring the relationships between fiber selection, fabric construction, garment assembly, and finishing techniques. The course reinforces existing knowledge while providing broader insight into the production lifecycle.
If you work in denim development, manufacturing, technical design, sourcing, quality assurance, or leadership, this course offers an opportunity to refine your understanding, expand your expertise, and engage with the industry from a more holistic viewpoint.
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