Story A relaxed straight-leg chino crafted from signature 4-way stretch oxford The Pipe Straight Chino is the latest evolution in Hiroshi Kato’s lineup, offering a relaxed yet refined silhouette that bridges the gap between classic workwear and modern tailoring. This cut provides more room through the leg than a slim fit while maintaining a clean, tapered finish. Built from a premium 4-way stretch oxford fabric, these chinos are designed to move with you, providing unparalleled comfort and recovery for a garment that looks as sharp at the end of the day as it did at the start. Features 4-way stretch oxford fabric ensures maximum mobility and shape retention Slanted side pockets feature the signature Kato “K” stitch detail Military-style sewn waist button and rear welt pockets for a classic, durable look Traditional zip fly closure provides a smooth, reliable fit Expertly crafted in the United States using high-quality Japanese textile philosophy Sizing The Pipe Straight Chino fits true to size. Take your usual pant size. Materials & Care Body: 98% Cotton, 2% Polyurethane Fabric Type: Stretch Oxford Hardware: Military-style sewn button; zipper fly Origin: Made in the USA Machine wash cold inside out with like colors, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, hang dry in shade, do not dry clean, iron low if necessary About Japanese selvedge jeans are collected around the world like antiques. And after years of working amongst the old-school shuttle looms at Kaihara Mills (the mecca of Japanese selvedge) KATO’s designer, Nick Takayuki, had pretty much seen the handworked denim in all its glory. Except for one thing—out of the thousands of pairs he felt, not one of them matched the comfortable stretch of some of the jeans he’d seen in America. That lit a fire under Nick that led him through prototype after prototype until he arrived at KATO’s signature garment—Japanese selvedge denim that breaks in and fades like the best of ‘em. Then, he added the comfort of 4-way stretch for good measure.
