The washed specs are done on a unworn raw pair. As usual we recommend 30 wears before rinse in which case the shrink in the waist will be offset by the stretch. Details 12 oz khadi spun(hand spun), hand loomed, natural plant hank dyed indigo denim. The natural indigo is hank dyed, (hand twisted into the yarn for maximum penetration of the yarn core and deep hue blue color) Natural indigo has a very unique and beautiful color blue that can't be replicated by synthetic indigo Hank dyed denim varies in color from yarn to yarn to produce a variegated indigo color warp only found in artisanal quality denim Natural indigo is made from fermented Indigofera plant leaves Natural indigo dying is very time consuming and takes an expert craftsmen dyer to understand the process The 99.9% indigo is synthetic, developed by the Germans in the late 1800's Pick and Shovel logo on inside rivets and tacks All copper US made Universal Fastener hardware American made bandana pocket bags out of heavy twill for durability Bovine patch Hidden rivets on back pockets Hidden selvedge coin pocket Crafted with pride in the USA
