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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, 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. The Kaihara Corporation makes high-quality types of this fabric used by (*) Uniqlo and Madewell. (10[1])This fabric comes in coveted raw and selvedge types, which enthusiasts (-5[1])seek to develop into personalized fades. (10[1])This fabric is used to make (10[1])501s, which incorporate copper rivets. (10[1])Wearing both a jacket and pants made of this fabric is known as a Canadian (10[1])tuxedo. For 10 points, name this fabric that is dyed with indigo for products made by Levi Strauss & Co. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: denim [prompt on cotton; prompt on jeans] (The first line refers to the origins of redline selvedge denim.)
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Ishan JoshiToronto Metropolitan AMcGill A7010
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