ELEPHANT 14 Dirty Elephant - True Guy 20 oz

The True Guy from Naked & Famous is a classic selvedge jean made from Japanese denim, woven on traditional shuttle looms. This production method produces the distinctive selvedge edge and a dense, durable denim that develops distinct fades over time.

The denim is Elephant 14 – also known as Dirty Elephant – a 20oz super heavyweight Japanese selvedge denim. The fabric combines the extreme weight of Naked & Famous’s iconic Elephant range with the character of Dirty Fade Selvedge. The warp threads are rope-dyed in indigo, but are originally spun from natural dusty brown cotton. As the indigo wears down through use, it will gradually reveal the earthy cotton underneath, creating the characteristic “dirty fades” that have given the fabric its name.

The denim weighs 20oz, which makes it very heavy compared to classic raw denim. The fabric is made of 100% cotton and feels stiff and robust when the jeans are new. Over time, it will soften and mold to the body while developing strong contrast fades.

The True Guy fit has a medium to high rise, plenty of room in the seat and thighs, and a straight leg from knee to leg opening. The result is a classic straight fit inspired by traditional workwear jeans.

The denim fabric is woven in Japan, while the jeans are cut and sewn in Canada.

See also our fit guide to compare fits:
https://rawdenim.no/nb/pages/fitguide

For tips on washing and maintaining raw denim:
https://rawdenim.no/pages/denim-care-guide

Video: How Dirty Elephant denim fades

Dirty Elephant denim is known for its distinctive fades where the indigo-dyed warp thread gradually reveals the natural brown cotton underneath. The video below shows how this process develops through wear.

Details

• 20oz Japanese Elephant 14 Dirty Elephant selvedge denim

• 100% cotton

• Raw denim (unwashed)

• Fit: True Guy – straight fit with medium to high rise, roomy seat and thighs, and straight leg

• Medium/high rise

• Classic 5-pocket construction

• Button fly

• Selvedge ID: red/white/red

• Vegetable tanned leather patch that darkens with use

• Contrast stitching

• Silver-colored metal buttons and rivets

• Warp: indigo rope-dyed over natural brown cotton

• Weft: natural cotton

• Fabric woven in Japan

• Made in Canada

Size chart (cm)

Measurements are taken when the jeans are lying flat. Slight variations may occur.

What are selvedge jeans?

Selvedge denim is denim woven on traditional shuttle looms where the fabric is produced in narrow strips. This weaving method creates a clean, finished edge along the outer edge of the fabric – the selvedge – which prevents the denim from fraying. The result is a denser, more durable fabric that develops character and personal fades over time.