S-005 - 10.8 oz - bright antique blue selvage denim

This lighter antique-blue indigo-dyed selvage denim from Japan weighs 10.8 oz, making it one of the lighter classic denim qualities. It is ideal for lightweight jeans, shirts, overshirts, skirts, dresses, or summer jackets where freedom of movement and comfort are paramount.

Thanks to its reduced weight, the fabric offers pleasant flexibility while maintaining clear shape retention. In its new condition, the unwashed denim appears smooth, calm, and comparatively supple. It is comfortable from the very beginning and develops an even softer feel over time without losing its structure.

Its appearance is characterized by a very homogeneous, uniform look. The surface shows almost no visible irregularities and appears clear and precisely defined. The light antique-blue shade underscores this calm character: a fresh, balanced blue with subtle depth. With increased wear, subtle, harmonious fading develops, elegantly evolving the fabric without creating strong contrasts.

The fabric is made by Kuroki in Okayama—one of the most important regions for high-quality selvage denim in Japan. Traditional shuttle looms are used there to create fabrics with an authentic handle and a clear, balanced surface appearance.

Thanks to its light weight, the 10.8 oz selvage is particularly pleasant to work with. A size 80 jeans needle is usually sufficient; for multi-layered sections, a reduced sewing speed is recommended.

The last photo exemplifies the fabric's development over extended wear—a fine, uniform fading that subtly deepens the light antique-blue shade.