Samurai Jeans S526XX17ozL-25th Sas... Samurai Jeans S526XX17ozL-25th Sasaki Kojiro Model 17oz Regular Straight Selvedge Jeans

"25th Anniversary Special 'Sasaki Kojiro' model"
 
Created in honour of Kojiro Sasaki, who is depicted on Samurai’s leather patches and is known as a master swordsman along with Musashi Miyamoto. This special model will only be released on Samurai's 10th, 15th, 20th, etc. anniversaries and employs a cutting used only for this model.
 
The fabric used here is a newly-created left hand twill denim with a rough yet soft feel, using Samurai's uneven Zero 17 oz. yarn. This meeting of paradoxes was inspired by the flexible yet rough style of swordsmanship displayed by Kojiro, who is said to have once sliced a swallow in half using a sword over a metre long. The design is a classic style with a buckle back and a regular straight silhouette.
 
Kojiro Sasaki was one of the most famous samurai in Japan and was the greatest rival of Musashi Miyamoto. He died after losing a duel with Musashi at Ganryu Island in 1612. He is known as a master swordsman who wielded a massively long sword, also known as a 'clothesline' (referring to the long poles that laundry used to be hung out on). Beyond this, most of Kojiro’s life remains a mystery.

This is the onewashed version of the jean and as such does run small, so it is recommended to size up.

17oz Japanese selvedge "Bushido" left hand twill denim
Onewashed
100% cotton
High rise
Regular Straight fit
Button fly
Bartacked at stress points
Warp/weft: Indigo/white
Rough hand feel
Selvedge I.D.: silver lamé, symbolising the "Katana Ha"
Samurai iron rising-sun buttons
Copper rivets
Exposed rivet pockets
Peek-a-boo selvedge coin pocket
Buckle back
Exclusive printed pocket lining
Custom vegetable tanned cow leather patch
Raised belt loops
Reinforced at points of strain
Extra heavy stitching for rugged wear
Made in Japan

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Originally the denim cloth used to make jeans was produced on shuttle looms. These produced a tightly woven cloth by passing a continuous thread backwards and forwards. The resulting fabric was narrow and had finished edges or self-edges, hence the term selvedge. This fabric was relatively costly and slow to produce as were the jeans fashioned from it. When the demand for jeans rose dramatically in the latter half of the 20th century production methods were inevitably altered to create cheaper fabrics that could be produced in higher volumes. Shuttle looms were abandoned in favour of projectile looms which were quicker, which produced wider cloth and which did not use continuous threads. Denim now had unfinished edges with a frayed appearance.

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Here at JEANSTORE we have a few tips on how you can keep your selvedge denim looking its best - by following these simple instructions you can ensure your jeans last longer, retain their shape and colour, and reduce your environmental impact too.

• First and foremost, always follow the care instructions on the inside label of your jeans. Different jeans will have different recommendations, and these can vary depending on the nature of the fabric and the dye, amongst other things.
  
  
• To soak or not to soak? It's personal preference, but with raw/unwashed/rigid denim there will be a lot of dye on the fabric that will bleed at first. You can soak your jeans inside out in warm water for 2 hours and hang dry before first wash to get rid of some of the dye, and make them feel less stiff/starchy. Others just put them straight on and don't care if their legs and shoes end up blue!
  
  
• 'Breaking them in'. Two things to consider - is the denim raw or pre-washed? If washed, there won't be much 'breaking in' - that bit has been done for you.
  For raw and rigid denim, the general consensus is to wear the jeans for as long as possible before the first wash. Nudie Jeans Co. recommends wearing your raw denim for 6 months without washing. It's not compulsory, but the longer you wear them, the better they'll fit, and the better they'll fade.
  Secondly, is the denim sanforized (pre-shrunk) or unsanforized (shrink-to-fit)? Most selvedge denim we stock - even if raw/rigid - will be pre-shrunk to eliminate unexpected sizing changes. This means you can generally trust the size guide. If buying unsanforized denim, there's always an element of risk, so please ensure you follow the size guide and the washing instructions carefully! With shrink-to-fit jeans, they really can become the best denim you've ever owned as they mould to your body shape. You'll also get the most natural fades.
  
  
• Try and wash your jeans once every 10 wears at most. Sometimes this just isn't possible, but it's a good guide to follow. Every wash puts strain on the fibres and 'wears' them, so the less you wash your jeans, the longer they'll last. We always recommend hand-washing selvedge denim.
  
  
• Always wash your jeans inside out. This reduces dye/colour loss. If using a washing machine, keep the load minimal - if your jeans are too creased, the dye may fade more heavily along creases, causing streaky lines on your jeans.
  
  
• If possible, always hand wash. It's not a deal-breaker, but it is much gentler on the fabric and you'll find your jeans fade more 'naturally'. If using a washing machine, keep the heat low and use a slower cycle. With raw denim, ensure you wash them separately for the first 5 washes, as the dye will bleed and transfer to other garments. Also be careful when sitting on light coloured surfaces or wearing white shoes.
  
  
• Use natural detergents where possible. You don't want those nasty chemicals damaging your jeans, or the environment.
  
  
• Don't tumble dry! Well, you can (we do, sometimes) but results can vary. If you're in a rush and need to tumble your jeans, ensure you keep the heat low. Excessive tumble drying can change the size/shape/fit of your jeans, and they'll often feel tighter when they come out. This isn't always a problem with stretch jeans, as after several wears they can feel a bit loose. Often any changes in your denim as a result of tumble drying are a result of the machine - not the denim.
  With selvedge denim, we always recommend hang-drying rather than a tumble dryer.

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