The High Noon Selvedge is a vintage-inspired denim, crafted with techniques and materials that harken back to the early 1900s. At 10oz, this lightweight Japanese selvedge denim combines rugged workwear heritage with modern versatility. Woven on vintage shuttle looms in Okayama, Japan—the epicenter of selvedge craftsmanship—it pays homage to denim’s roots while offering a unique, unsanforized construction for enthusiasts who value authenticity and evolution.
Shuttle looms, the workhorses of early denim production, are a far cry from the high-speed mass-production looms used today. These vintage machines, often dating back to the mid-20th century, are meticulously maintained and operated by skilled craftsmen in Okayama, Japan. Their slow, deliberate weaving process produces fabrics with a tighter weave, selvedge edges, and subtle irregularities that modern looms can’t replicate. Okayama’s dedication to preserving these looms and the artisanal techniques associated with them is why it remains a global hub for premium denim production.
The High Noon Selvedge is unsanforized, meaning it skips the sanforization process—a modern technique that pre-shrinks fabric to prevent shrinkage after washing. For the High Noon Selvedge, a single rinse balances these extremes, softening the fabric and controlling shrinkage without sacrificing its character. The result is denim that maintains its rugged authenticity while offering modern practicality.
The High Noon Selvedge isn’t just a pair of jeans—it’s an experience. Its unsanforized construction rewards those who value the process of breaking in raw denim, while its vintage-inspired weaving technique connects wearers to a century-old tradition.
