XX-003 14oz Rinsed Selvedge Denim
Pure Blue Japan's jeans release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $295, quality lands at 100/100, comfort at 80/100, and sustainability at Not Available for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · Pure Blue Japan
- Category · Jeans
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Quality Analysis 100/100
This denim boasts exceptional durability indicators, starting with the substantial 14oz Japanese selvedge denim fabric, which is inherently robust. Further reinforcing its longevity are construction details like chain stitched hems and hidden back pocket copper rivets, designed to withstand significant wear.
Comfort Assessment 80/100
While the 14oz selvedge denim is inherently rigid, the comfort is significantly improved because the garment comes pre-rinsed, which provides a softer feel right out of the box.
Sustainability Impact Not Available
This garment lacks any explicit sustainability indicators, such as recycled materials or ethical certifications, making it impossible to grade its environmental or social impact based solely on the provided text.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Thigh | Knee | Leg Opening | Inseam | Rise |
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| 34 | 86.4 cm | 63.8 cm | 24.8 cm | 21.8 cm | 88.9 cm | 29 cm |
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Garment details
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The XX Series is Pure Blue Japan's original 14oz Japanese selvedge denim. Since its debut in the early 2000s, the XX Series has become one of the most widely celebrated styles in the Pure Blue Japan catalog, earning the brand a cult following in the process. Woven on vintage shuttle looms, the denim makes use of proprietary slub yarns with irregular thickness to achieve its unique surface texture. Finished with custom nickel buttons, a deerskin natural leather patch, and the signature Pure Blue Japan indigofera leaf embroidery. This installment comes pre-rinsed for a softer feel and more convenient sizing.
14oz Japanese selvedge denim, rinsed to remove shrinkage The Regular Straight (003) fit from Pure Blue Japan has a medium-high rise with a classic straight fit through the leg and a very slight taper at the ankle Signature Pure Blue Japan leaf embroidery on back pocket Deerskin natural leather patch Blue selvedge line, coin pocket selvedge Custom branded nickel button fly Hidden back pocket copper rivets Raised belt loops Chain stitched hems 100% cotton Made in Japan