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Ever wondered why your jeans are so expensive? Unique behind-the-scenes video reveals how denim is REALLY made

Published: 12:33 EST, 15 July 2015 | Updated: 10:08 EST, 22 July 2015

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It's not uncommon for 'distressed' jeans to cost more than a brand new-looking pair, something that has long confused customers.

So denim label Citizens of Humanity is hoping to set the record straight with a new behind-the-scenes video that shows how a pair of premium jeans is really made.

The video gives a unique insight into the denim-making process, following one pair of jeans as it is put together in the Citizens of Humanity wash house facilities in Los Angeles.

Citizens of Humanity is hoping to educate customers with a new behind-the-scenes video that shows how a pair of premium jeans is really made

Hand-laundering, lasering, whiskering, hand abrasions, creating rips, fitting the jeans, mending and repairing, and adding a Premium Vintage leather patch is just some of the steps the video features.

'People often ask why some jeans are priced higher than others, and this video gives an insight into where the differences lie,' said a Citizens of Humanity spokesperson.

'Our jeans are made with true craftsmanship and love!'

The video gives a unique insight into the denim-making process, following one pair of jeans as it is put together in the Citizens of Humanity wash house facilities in Los Angeles

Hand-laundering, lasering, whiskering, hand abrasions, creating rips, fitting the jeans, mending and repairing, and adding a Premium Vintage leather patch is just some of the steps the video features

'People often ask why some jeans are priced higher than others, and this video gives an insight into where the differences lie,' said a Citizens of Humanity spokesperson

According to Elle magazine's Anne Slowey, one of the biggest differences between expensive and cheap jeans is the fabric -- because a inexpensive fabric usually can't withstand such intense processing.

'Denim starts out like burlap, and through expensive processing, designers are able to make them feel like soft cotton,' she told ABC News.

'There's some jeans that cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars that will actually form to the shape of your body overtime. They will flatter your silhouette and make you appear longer and leaner.'

'Our jeans are made with true craftsmanship and love!' says Citizens of Humanity

Pricier jeans will also ensure that the color of the denim won't fade over time.

'When you're paying more money, you're actually getting a jean that isn't going to lose its wash,' she says.

Established in 2003, Citizens of Humanity is known for its pricier premium denim. Though the label produces more than one million pairs of jeans annually, each piece is made at its own laundry facility to ensure that the product is 'just right', the label explains.

Pricier jeans will also ensure that the color of the denim won't fade over time

Established in 2003, Citizens of Humanity is known for its premium denim. Though the label produces more than one million pairs of jeans annually, each piece is made at its own laundry facility to ensure quality