After many wear days, we’re now officially entering the final month of the Indigo Invitational Year 5.

I’ll be washing my 14 oz. green cast selvedge jeans once more before the conclusion of the contest, so stay tuned for the final result, when we can compare them with a brand-new raw pair.

It’s been a great journey seeing how the jeans have changed over the past months, and the green cast is really starting to show its true colours. With just a little more time to go, I’m looking forward to seeing how much more character the denim can develop before the final wash.

If I’ve inspired you to start your own fading journey, the B-02 REGULAR STRAIGHT in the 14 oz. green cast selvedge has just been fully restocked, now with updated labelling.

— Lennaert, founder of BENZAK

Curious about the Indigo Invitational, or denim fading contests in general? This article breaks down everything you need to know about the world’s biggest denim fading competition.

For a closer look at how long wear transforms denim, visit our Fade Archive. It features a selection of well-worn BENZAK jeans (and a jackets), including a few standout pieces that came to life during past fading contests. Each piece shows the character that only real use and time can create.