- 15.8 oz organic cotton selvedge denim woven on vintage power looms at Shinya Co., Japan
- 100% natural indigo rope-dyed (historic 16-dip process by Sakamoto Denim)
- Modern Slim fit featuring a slightly deeper rise and a subtle taper from knee to hem
- Global organic cotton blend from 5 continents (Turkish, Aspero, Supima, Indian, and Tanzanian) plus 5% OCS-certified recycled organic cotton
- Vintage Structure Yarn developed by Taisho Spinning for rich slub and surface character
- Exclusive all-indigo selvedge ID line woven with the identical yarn as the warp
- Jacquard-woven pocket bags with custom BIG JOHN branding
- Original iron donut buttons stamped "BIG JOHN 1940" and custom engraved copper rivets
- Nude vegetable-tanned cowhide leather patch and vintage-style rayon woven label
- Sturdy zipper fly construction for everyday utility
- Made in Kojima, Okayama, Japan
The Heritage of Japanese Denim Pioneer Big John
Founded in Kojima, Kurashiki (Okayama Prefecture) in 1940, Big John stands as the true pioneer of the Japanese domestic denim industry. In 1965, the brand produced the very first pair of made-in-Japan jeans, laying the foundation for what would become the world's most revered denim culture. Big John pushed craftsmanship even further in 1973 by developing KD-8, the first 100% Japanese-milled selvedge denim. The XX002 pays direct homage to that eight-decade legacy of technical textile innovation, pushing the boundaries of what organic raw denim can achieve while retaining the rugged spirit of classic Americana workwear.
The Five Continents Organic Cotton Blend and Natural Indigo Dyeing
What makes the 15.8 oz XX002 fabric truly unique in the denim world is its extraordinary fiber architecture. Big John blends five distinct varieties of organic cotton from around the globe: smooth and lustrous Turkish cotton from Europe, dense and fibrous Peruvian Aspero cotton from South America, ultra-long-staple Supima from North America for natural sheen, soft oil-rich Indian cotton from Asia, and structured Tanzanian cotton from Africa. Enhanced with 5% OCS-certified recycled organic cotton, the spun "Vintage Structure" yarn from Taisho Spinning yields an irregular, tactile grain that softens dramatically over time.
The yarns are rope-dyed by the legendary Sakamoto Denim in Fukuyama, utilizing a milestone 16-dip process in 100% pure natural indigo. Woven slowly on vintage shuttle looms at Shinya Co., the resulting rigid denim exhibits deep, dark ocean-blue depths that chip away with hard wear, developing razor-sharp honeycombs and whiskers unique to your lifestyle. Whether explored at our physical shop in Lund, Sweden, or ordered online across Europe, the XX002 pairs naturally with heavy flannel shirts, canvas jackets, and Goodyear-welted service boots.
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