We are thrilled to add Nudie Jeans into our Thirty-First Co. catalog, starting with the high-waist, regular straight fit, Rad Rufus in the Dry Ace Selvedge.
Weighing in at 14.2 oz and showcasing a rustic texture and a deep, redcast indigo hue, the Dry Ace Selvedge is a masterpiece. Crafted in Okayama, Japan, it exemplifies the art of perfecting selvedge denim imperfections. The Dry Ace
Selvedge is a remarkable example of this reverse engineering, as well as a testament to the unique collaborative approach employed for premium Japanese denim. The warp yarns undergo an impressive 20 dips in pure indigo dye, resulting in a deeply saturated surface with a notably substantial undyed core. Finally, the fabric is masterfully woven under low tension on vintage shuttle looms. The Dry Ace's distinctive character shows through from its thick and highly irregular yarns, generous use of indigo, and low-tension weaving.
Over time, the dye rapidly abrades from the surface of the yarns, emphasizing the slub in a vertical direction. When the jeans are washed, the yarns slightly rearrange, reducing the vertical slub and transitioning to a rustic crosshatch texture with a coarse salt 'n pepper effect. Washing initially causes the dye to bleed onto the white weft, increasing the depth of color. With more washes, the indigo gradually fades into brighter blue hues while deeper tones are preserved at seams and folds. Due to its unparalleled aging property, Ace unquestionably stands as one of the finest Japanese selvedge denims.
The Rad Rufus are high-waist, regular straight-fit jeans.
- 100% Organic cotton - made in Italy
- 14.2 oz. Rigid Japanese selvage denim
- Redcast denim
- Tobacco thread at seams
- Antique silver trims
- Button fly
- Jacron patch
