Through a refined selection of slub yarns, Pure Blue Japan's Slub fabric achieves a distinctive texture, albeit not as extreme as its Double Slub counterpart. This 16.5oz fabric offers a textured surface that becomes more pronounced upon contact with water, promising unique fading patterns that reflect individual wear. Balancing a medium-weight feel with a heavyweight appearance, this fabric provides a sensory delight for denim enthusiasts.
Produced in small batches, each pair of jeans is a rare find, adorned with premium Pure Blue Japan details such as iron buttons, high-quality pocket bags, heavy-duty bar tacks, and long stitching. A custom lambskin natural leather patch adds a touch of luxury, while the signature Pure Blue Japan "shoai" embroidery, depicting the Indigofera leaf, underscores the brand's dedication to craftsmanship.
This pair features a modern regular straight cut with a mid-high rise. Like many other PBJ Jeans, the sub-003 runs slightly small in the one-wash version. Generally, we recommend choosing one size larger than your usual. However, as always, we recommend checking the size chart first to find your perfect fit. It is unsanforized but has been one-washed, so there will be no further shrinkage.
Pure Blue Japan is the dream of Kenichi Iwaya. Passionate about denim, he grew up in Okayama and acquired experience working in different mills around the region, until in 1997 he decided to create his own brand. Ever since, Iwaya-San has been obsessed with producing incredible fabrics with unique, slubby textures and a distinct character. This is why he only works with shuttle looms from Ibara, Okayama, using only the best cottons from the United States and India. Since its emergence until today, Pure Blue Japan has consolidated its position as one of the touchstone labels in Japanese Denim, and its excellent work has established it as one of the masters of indigo dye.