S-001 - 14.1 oz - natural indigo selvage denim
dark indigo-blue selvage denim with white selvage
1 × 50 cm = 50 cm Gesamtlänge
This natural indigo-dyed selvage denim from Japan weighs 14.1 oz and is ideal for durable jeans, jackets, or robust accessories. At this weight, the fabric combines strength with manageable workability—a balanced foundation for projects that demand substance and character.
The denim is unwashed and, when new, feels firm and has a good grip. This initial stiffness is typical of high-quality "raw denim" and part of its appeal: With wear, the material develops a noticeable suppleness and molds itself to the individual shape over time. The result is a vibrant fabric with a unique patina and distinctive washes.
The even, yet subtly textured appearance of the fabric is a testament to traditional Japanese weaving craftsmanship. The fabric is produced by Kuroki in Okayama – one of Japan's most renowned denim regions. There, on narrow looms, fabrics with an authentic feel and a pronounced depth of indigo are created.
Despite its robustness, denim can be sewn with a well-adjusted, standard household sewing machine. A fresh jeans needle (size 90-100) is recommended, along with a slightly reduced sewing speed for thick flat-felled seams and, if necessary, leveling the fabric when sewing over multiple layers.
The last photo shows the natural development of the fabric after about three years of continuous wear and washing - an example of the depth and vibrancy that this natural indigo-dyed denim develops over time.
This natural indigo-dyed selvage denim from Japan weighs 14.1 oz and is ideal for durable jeans, jackets, or robust accessories. At this weight, the fabric combines strength with manageable workability—a balanced foundation for projects that demand substance and character.
The denim is unwashed and, when new, feels firm and has a good grip. This initial stiffness is typical of high-quality "raw denim" and part of its appeal: With wear, the material develops a noticeable suppleness and molds itself to the individual shape over time. The result is a vibrant fabric with a unique patina and distinctive washes.
The even, yet subtly textured appearance of the fabric is a testament to traditional Japanese weaving craftsmanship. The fabric is produced by Kuroki in Okayama – one of Japan's most renowned denim regions. There, on narrow looms, fabrics with an authentic feel and a pronounced depth of indigo are created.
Despite its robustness, denim can be sewn with a well-adjusted, standard household sewing machine. A fresh jeans needle (size 90-100) is recommended, along with a slightly reduced sewing speed for thick flat-felled seams and, if necessary, leveling the fabric when sewing over multiple layers.
The last photo shows the natural development of the fabric after about three years of continuous wear and washing - an example of the depth and vibrancy that this natural indigo-dyed denim develops over time.
Please do not wash the denim before processing. As an unwashed "raw selvage" fabric, it only develops its characteristic structure and fit through wear.
Wash the finished garment only after it is completely sewn. The respective shrinkage values for length and width should therefore be taken into account during pattern construction and size planning.
Please do not wash the denim before processing. As an unwashed "raw selvage" fabric, it only develops its characteristic structure and fit through wear.
Wash the finished garment only after it is completely sewn. The respective shrinkage values for length and width should therefore be taken into account during pattern construction and size planning.