KATO by Hiroshi Kato crafts premium selvedge denim inspired by the classic vintage blue jean. Their Premium Japanese 4-Way Stretch selvedge denim story starts in Japan where the fabric is developed at one of the oldest denim mills. KATO blends a unique 4 way stretch material with selvedge denim to create a specific amount of stretch and comfort you wouldn't normally get with selvedge denim. The 360 degree of stretch gives the wearer comfort from every angle no matter what they are doing. KATO's 4-Way Stretch selvedge fabric is woven using vintage shuttle looms. Rolls of denim fabric are then brought into the workshop in Los Angeles where each pair goes through a 60 to 90 day process of cutting, sewing, washing, and testing. With multiple fits available in multiple weights and washes, the style options are endless. KATO uses just 2% stretch in the weft and 2% stretch in the warp to give the jeans the perfect amount of 360 degree, multi-directional stretch without compromising the authenticity of Japanese denim. These jeans, made in-house at the KATO factory in LA, are constructed from Japanese fabric and thread, with every pair incorporating the attention to detail you expect. They will fade like raw denim should - expect they are more comfortable than any other selvedge jeans you have ever tried on. No one except you will know that you are wearing "stretch" jeans. Once you try them on you will be hooked! "The Hammer" Straight fit 96% cotton 4% poly 14oz "Don" Washed Denim 4-Way Stretch Japanese Selvedge Denim Classic code stitching Selvedge ID coin pocket Vintage style offset back belt loop Leather KATO patch Fabric woven in Japan Made in USA Sanforized, no shrinkage expected with cold wash and hang dry
