This extraordinary denim is an amazing buy. At a 12oz weight, this is a sturdy -- but not stiff denim -- that you typically see in denim's used by retailers. It has a soft hand and feel. This is the type of denim you more typically find in higher end stores with jeans costing in the hundreds of $$. It would be superb for shorts, pants, skirt, jacket and more. This is 100% cotton, 57/58" wide. Preshrunk 5% maximum.