diya selvedge denims

Color: Japanese Denim Indigo

Material: 16oz Japanese Selvedge Denim

Care Instructions: Selvedge (an evolution of the term “self-edge”) refers to denim that is built on old-school shuttle looms, passing the weft yarns (the crosswise yarns as opposed to lengthwise warp yarns) over themselves at the edge of the fabric rather than cutting them, creating a stronger “self-edge” that resists tears and fraying. You can usually tell a pair of selvedge jeans by their “selvedge ID,” a ticker woven over the edge of the denim that can be made visible by cuffing the hem of your jeans and is often present on the fifth pocket. The color of this ticker used to indicate the mill that produced it, but these days with so many denim producers out there, the color is usually a brand preference. HOW TO WASH SELVEDGE DENIM Selvedge denim is a little more forgiving as it has already been washed and is less susceptible to shrinkage, but there are still a few best practices to consider. First off, the same guidelines regarding fades apply: for softer, more even fading, wash as often as every few months. For more striking fades, wash as little as possible. Similarly, selvedge denim can be machine washed according to the care tag, but if you want to hold on to more of that indigo we would still recommend hand washing in lukewarm water with a gentle cleaner. Whichever method you choose, be sure to rinse all the cleaner out of your jeans before hanging them up to dry.