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Shuttle Looms(Page)
What are shuttle looms? Shuttle looms are vintage weaving machines that were widely used prior to the 1960s before modern projectile looms were invented. Weaving on shuttle looms occur as the...
Crotch Blowout(Page)What is a crotch blowout? A crotch blowout is a rip, tear or hole in the crotch area of your jeans, due to the amount of friction and tension that the fabric endures. What causes crotch...
5 Ways To Cuff Your Raw Denim(Post)5 Ways To Cuff Your Raw Denim When it comes to raw denim, the way you wear them can say a lot about you and your personality. Denim can be worn as-is for a more traditional look, or you may choose to
A conversation about all things denim(Post)A conversation about all things denimTony Patella and Pete Searson are serious about denim. They're also artisans, storytellers, and guardians of an American tradition quickly fading into folklore. We
4 Signs To Wash Your Raw Denim(Post)4 Signs To Wash Your Raw Denim Odor The only way to properly remove odor from jeans is to wash them. We recommend turning the jeans inside out and washing in cold water (either by hand or in a f
Shipping & Returns(Page)Shipping Domestic: Free shipping on all domestic orders over $150 (not including shipping cost). We ship via FedEx Ground, UPS Ground, FedEx Express and/or USPS Priority Mail/Ground Advantage Mail...
Best Ways To Break In Your Raw Denim(Post)Best Ways To Break In Your Raw Denim The process of breaking in a new pair of raw denim takes time, as rigid denim requires time to soften and mold to your body. Of course, the best way to make th
How and Why To Soak Your Raw Denim(Post)All denim is either sanforized (pre-shrunk) or unsanforized (in its raw cotton state). Soaking either type, if you choose to do it, has its benefits and can be an important step to undertake when star
Whiskers(Page)What are whiskers Whiskers on jeans refers to the faded crease lines seen around the front pocket area of jeans. Whiskers can appear either through natural wear (our preference) or at a...
New from Japan: Black Selvage Denim(Post)New from Japan: Black Selvage Denim We’ve been searching for a consistent supplier of high-quality heavyweight black selvage denim for years. On a recent trip to Japan, we found it! After a fou
Stone Wash(Page)What is Stone Washing The process of stone washing involves placing denim into an industrial washer along with large stones. The stones wear down the stiff denim fabric while it’s being...
Our New 60/40 Coach's Jackets(Post)Our New 60/40 Coach's Jackets As the crow flies it is about twelve miles from our studio in Sausalito to Berkeley, California. Across San Francisco Bay, in 1965, Bob Swanson and George Marks founded