Our 15.5 oz. Kojima selvedge denim was introduced in 2017 as part of our very first denim fading contest and was added to the core collection the year after. Woven by Collect Mills, it’s also the first Japanese fabric ever used in our European made line. It’s currently available in three different cuts and one of which, the B-02 REGULAR STRAIGHT, has just been restocked.

The name of 15.5 oz. Kojima selvedge derives from its place of creation, the rural town of Kojima, situated in the Okayama Prefecture and known for its blossoming denim industry. It's a traditional red cast Japanese denim woven at a low tension for extra comfort and breathability. This fabric has a high fading potential; over time the denim will mature into a bright blue hue with indigo nuances. Its slubby, uneven construction adds a subtle depth to the fabric and contributes to the denim’s unique evolution.

As mentioned above, the Kojima selvedge was the fabric of choice for our first denim fading contest. We had fifty participants spending one year fading their pair of jeans with maximum effort, which resulted in a collection of beautiful fades. We were lucky enough to receive the winning pair as a donation to our fading archive, which is showcased below, alongside a brand-new pair.