jean
In theory, a sturdy, solid-colored or striped
twill-weave cotton fabric, softer and finer than
denim and
drill. In practice, the term
denim is almost always used for the fabric, whereas the term jeans is used for pants made of
denim. Jean is used for sport blouses, work shirts, women’s and girl’s pants and shorts, and children’s overalls and playclothes.