{"product_id":"pure-blue-japan-dnp-003-idsm-16oz-double-nep-indigo-sumi-regular-straight-jeans","title":"Pure Blue Japan DNP-003-IDSM 16oz Double Nep \"Indigo x Sumi\" Regular Straight Jeans","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost mills comb neps out of their yarn. Pure Blue Japan leaves them in, and for its Double Nep denim it uses nep yarn in \u003cstrong\u003eboth the warp and the weft\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than the usual one. Neps are the small knots and flecks of short cotton fiber that show up as pale specks and bumps on the surface, and doubling them gives this \u003cstrong\u003e16oz selvedge denim\u003c\/strong\u003e a dry, rough, uneven hand closer to homespun cloth than to conventional denim. The DNP-003-IDSM puts that fabric on the brand's regular straight cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eColor does the rest. The warp is rope-dyed \u003cstrong\u003eindigo\u003c\/strong\u003e; the weft is dyed with \u003cstrong\u003esumi\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ink of Japanese calligraphy, made from natural soot bound with glue and ground with water before it is applied to the yarn. Where a white weft would make the indigo read bright, the sumi weft pulls it deeper — a smoky, subdued blue-black with no glare. Pure Blue Japan keeps the details in the same key: the \u003cstrong\u003edeerskin leather patch\u003c\/strong\u003e, the embroidered leaf emblem on the back pocket and even the sewing thread are tone-matched to the fabric, so nothing interrupts the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWear will bring the blue forward at the knees, seat and seams, but with a sumi-dyed weft underneath, the fades never go to white: they keep the smoky cast of the fabric, while the neps wear first and push the texture further forward. At 16oz the denim starts stiff and takes its time, which is the point of a fabric like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e003\u003c\/strong\u003e is Pure Blue Japan's \u003cstrong\u003eregular straight\u003c\/strong\u003e: a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh rise\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a leg that runs straight from the knee to the hem — the classic five-pocket line, with room to move, and an easy frame for a fabric with this much texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWoven in \u003cstrong\u003eOkayama\u003c\/strong\u003e on shuttle looms, with a \u003cstrong\u003ebutton fly\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eiron buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehidden rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back pockets, \u003cstrong\u003eherringbone twill pocket lining\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003echain-stitched hem and waistband\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eUnsanforized\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eone-washed\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure Blue Japan sizes usually \u003cstrong\u003erun a bit small compared to most global American brands\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this pair slightly more so: the waist measures at or just under the tagged size. We recommend \u003cstrong\u003egoing one size up from your usual size\u003c\/strong\u003e, or taking your usual size only if you want a snug fit from day one. The denim is \u003cstrong\u003eunsanforized\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eone-washed\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it stretches at the waist with wear (up to 1\"). We don't recommend sizing down, as starting too tight may cause discomfort and alter the intended fit of the garment. As always, we strongly recommend checking our size chart and comparing it with your best-fitting garment to ensure the right fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURE BLUE JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"30","offer_id":54327477109074,"sku":"PBJ-DNP-003-JN-IDSM-30","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"31","offer_id":54327477141842,"sku":"PBJ-DNP-003-JN-IDSM-31","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":54327477174610,"sku":"PBJ-DNP-003-JN-IDSM-32","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33","offer_id":54327477207378,"sku":"PBJ-DNP-003-JN-IDSM-33","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"34","offer_id":54327477240146,"sku":"PBJ-DNP-003-JN-IDSM-34","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"35","offer_id":54327477272914,"sku":"PBJ-DNP-003-JN-IDSM-35","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":54327477305682,"sku":"PBJ-DNP-003-JN-IDSM-36","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":54327477338450,"sku":"PBJ-DNP-003-JN-IDSM-38","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":54327477371218,"sku":"PBJ-DNP-003-JN-IDSM-40","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":54327477403986,"sku":"PBJ-DNP-003-JN-IDSM-42","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2941\/6840\/files\/pure-blue-japan-dnp-003-16oz-double-nep-indigo-sumi-regular-straight-selvedge-jeans.jpg?v=1789119561","url":"https:\/\/redcastheritage.com\/products\/pure-blue-japan-dnp-003-idsm-16oz-double-nep-indigo-sumi-regular-straight-jeans","provider":"Redcast Heritage Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}