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Kojima Jeans Selvedge Edge (Indigo)

R5,299

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Orders delivered within 5-8 working days in South Africa

Free delivery to main city centres in SA.

Delivered to your door.
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1 free return or exchange in South Africa

Full refunds on unworn, undamaged garments within 7 days of delivery.

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Japanese selvaged edge denim is high-quality fabric woven on traditional shuttle looms, featuring a self-finished edge that prevents fraying and is often distinguished by a coloured/ contrast thread. Our Japanese raw denim jeans is a wide, durable, workwear jeans, meticulously considered in detail and thoughtfully designed that can be worn as both a relaxed look with a t-shirt and sneakers or with a formal shirt and/or blazer. Designed as a unisex piece. Wear the jeans a couple of times before washing to allow the jeans to mould and soften and try not to wash often.

Made from Japanese organically grown cotton.
This garment has gone through a unique dying process and colour transfer may occur onto other surfaces.
This garment will fade and change appearance over time.
Relaxed/oversized fit
Unisex
Wide Jeans made to fit on hips or high-waisted
Jeans are made with belt loops for belt insertion
Tailored with two side pockets
Tailored with 2 back pockets
Inside Binding
Zip closure with front metal jeans button
100% vegetable tanned leather back patch with RU logo
Flat front tapered Fit
Front Seam Tuck
Model wears a size 30
Model Height | 176cm
For optimum cleaning of raw denim, put in the freezer to remove smells. Toclean we recommend dry cleaning or ice cold wash. Drip Dry Only.
Jeans will shrink after first wash as it’s raw denim
Made by skilled women in Cape Town

Jeans Measurements

Fabric Properties

SELVAGED EDGED DENIM

Selvage edge denim is a high-quality, durable denim with a finished edge created on traditional shuttle (which are only 1.4m wide) looms.This self-finished edge, often marked by a contrasting coloured thread, prevents fraying and unraveling. This older, more meticulous process results in a tighter weave, a more premium fabric, and a higher price point compared to modern, mass-produced denim.Key characteristics

Self-finished edge: The term "selvage" is a shortened form of "self-edge," referring to a finished edge woven directly into the fabric. This is in contrast to modern denim, which has unfinished edges that are cut from a wider bolt of cloth and can fray.
Weaving process: Selvage denim is made on traditional shuttle looms, which are slower and produce narrower bolts of cloth (around 36 inches wide).
Fraying prevention: The woven edge acts as a natural barrier that prevents the fabric from unraveling.
Distinctive feature: The edge is often identified by a coloured line of thread, frequently red, that runs along the seam.
Quality and durability: The tighter weave created by the shuttle loom process results in a higher quality, denser, and more durable fabric.
Craftsmanship: The traditional manufacturing method requires more time and skill, making it a more costly production process.

Size Conversion Chart

General Care Guide

Try to never wash your jeans, but if you need to a very cold, ice water rinse is ideal

TECHNICAL FABRIC (Polyamide) | Technical garments can be machine washed to a maximum of 30°C. We recommend a cold wash with a short spin, or drip dry. You can also gently hand wash your item; rinse thoroughly and then drip dry on the washing line.
COTTON POPLIN | Wash at 30°C using non-bio liquid, and wash the fabric before use as it is likely to shrink. Iron using the appropriate setting for cotton on your iron. Dry naturally or tumble dry on a low setting.
COTTON LINEN BLEND | Cold wash using non-bio liquid, and wash the fabric before use as it is likely to shrink. Iron using the appropriate setting for cotton on your iron. Dry naturally or tumble dry on a low setting.
COTTON SINGLE KNIT JERSEY (T-SHIRTS) | Single jersey knit / brushed fleece can be hand washed or machine washed at 30°C. Hand washing is always the best and safest method for jersey. For machine washing, turn the item inside out and place it in a mesh washing bag. Lay the item flat in its natural shape on a drying rack, hang to dry, or tumble dry on a low setting.
100% SILK AND SILK BLEND | Dry clean only is recommended, as silk has a tendency to shrink and become hard. Iron using the appropriate setting for silk on your iron. Dry naturally. No tumble drying.
SOFT SATIN | Cold wash or dry clean (recommended) using non-bio liquid, and wash the fabric before use. Iron using the appropriate setting for silk on your iron. Dry naturally. No tumble drying.
LEATHER | Can be polished with a neutral leather cream or wax to maintain the colour and prevent it from drying out.
WOOL AND WOOL BLEND | Cold wash only. Turn wool clothes inside out and wash on the delicate cycle (or the wool or hand wash cycle, if your washer has these settings). Use cold water and a mild liquid detergent, and add an extra rinse to the wash cycle. To avoid shrinking, don't put wool clothing in the dryer. No tumble drying and no warm water.
COTTON TWILL | For best care, we recommend a cold gentle machine wash with like colours at 40°C using a quality laundry liquid or powder. Wash inside out to protect the print. Do not soak, wring, rub, bleach or tumble dry. Dry flat or on a hanger. Warm iron on the reverse side.