Question

A type of this fabric notably produced by the Greensboro-based Cone Mills Corporation is labeled using a single red thread running along its white edges. Jacob Davis, (15[1])who pioneered the reinforcement of this material, partnered with a company that gifted Bing Crosby an outfit of this material after Crosby was denied a check-in at the Hotel Vancouver. (15[1])The Kaihara Corporation makes high-quality types of this fabric used by (*) Uniqlo and Madewell. This fabric comes in coveted raw and selvedge (10[1])types, which enthusiasts seek to develop into personalized fades. This fabric is used (10[1])to make 501s, which incorporate copper rivets. Wearing both a jacket and pants made of this fabric is known as a Canadian tuxedo. For 10 points, name this fabric that is dyed with indigo for products made by Levi Strauss & Co. ■END■

ANSWER: denim [prompt on cotton; prompt on jeans] (The first line refers to the origins of redline selvedge denim.)
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
David NickelPurdue BSIUE2615
Andrew WangIllinois BlueChicago B5615
Ned TagtmeierChicago AIllinois Orange7810
Eric YangPurdue ANotre Dame9110