 The thickness of denim can vary greatly, with a yard of fabric weighing anywhere from 9 to 32 oz, with 11 to 14 oz being typical.Particularly with denim jeans, a significant amount of the aesthetic treatment of denim occurs after the denim has been cut and sewn into the final garment.Many denim articles are washed to make them softer and to reduce or minimize shrinkage even beyond what sanforization prevents.