Thanks.
So, basically you are saying that his jeans are so washed and worn that they've turned into cheesecloth, clinging to Borgan's manly figure. You are probably right - and that would explain Kate's unbalanced reaction to Borgan, too. :-)

As for re-reading the book, wait till you read it a few more times - as you'll probably do when the Sun comes out, and then again with the Seas - and you'll be picking up on minor details, too.