Decent canvas (ok color, not particularly nice reflections) and good cut. Sometimes low-end selvedge.
Cheap, but often unpleasant surprises with indigo which runs a lot: be careful!
The best brands according to our tests
Selvedge canvas, chain stitch hem, perfect fit.
The best brands according to our tests
Naked & Famous , APC , Nudie , AVN , Edwin , Levis Made & Crafted , DNM Pieces , Bleu de Paname , Allevol, Champ de Maneuvers , Le Trousers
Premium selvedge canvas that will age very nicely (sometimes with natural indigo), selvedge ticket pocket, rivets on the back pockets, lined or semi-lined back pockets, a lot of work on the color of the jeans.
The best brands according to our tests
Paulrose , Tellason, Rogue Territory, Resolute, Phi Denim, Oni Denim, Warehouse, Momotaro , De Bonne Facture , Iron Heart, Japan Blue
The Flat Head , Momotaro , Studio d'Artisan , OrSlow , Full Count, Pure Blue Japan
When it comes to artisanal selvedge denim, we don't mess around. So we went to get it locally, at Kurabo and Kuroki, in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
We also have an ecological approach, with selvedge fabrics from Candiani, the cleanest spinning mill in the world, located in an Italian natural park.
And as for the washing, everything is done with ozone, to respect the canvas as much as nature and the craftsman.