evisu rules
All our selvedge jeans are made under EVISU Rules
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Rules #1
Authenticity
EVISU jeans are made of selvedge denim, using authentic materials, vintage detailing and original methods at each stop in the production process; EVISU endorses this level of authenticity proud of the craftsmanship that goes into every single pair of jean.
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Rules #2
Denim
Made in the traditional vintage way on original shuttle looms. This produces a looser weave and rougher texture, allowing the wearing and washing of the jeans to develop its own unique look and feel. The unmistakable indigo colour is achieved by loop dying, where the yarns are dipped up to 30 times, giving the deep EVISU denim tones. It typically weighs from 12.2oz to 13.5oz.
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Rules #4
Selvedge
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No.2 -
No.3D337 -
No.3D85
EVISU denim is made on narrow shuttle looms. The thread goes back and forth so at the edges you see it going back around on itself, making a smooth edge. Modern looms, made to mass-produce denim, shoot each thread through individually repetitively, hence the fraying imitator use unattractive chain stitching to mimic the selvedge. EVISU selvedge is usually red and white, it denotes the true authenticity of the production process and hence the EVISU jeans.
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Rules #5
Buttons
Helping distinguish between products and ranges, EVISU use unique buttons crafted from original designs e.g. the Victory Stud was originally used during World War II. The reef pattern symbolizes victory, hence "EVISU Victory Stud". The dent in the middle of the button was formed not for styling purposes but to save on resources during war time. The middle part was taken out and used to make bullets. -
Rules #3
THREADS
EVISU uses specific thread thickness and colour according to part of the jeans, a faithful nod to the way the original workwear garments were constructed. Up to 9 different threads may be used on a pair of jeans, varying in tone between yellow and black.
No. 1 EVISU chooses raw denim produced by Japanese fabric manufacturer such as KAIHARA and Kuroki as the raw material for No. 1 jeans. Raw denim is in its most basic form and is generally known as shrink-to-fit denim. No. 1 weighs at around 14-15oz and is considered heavy denim. No. 1 has more than 10% shrinkage rate, meaning a pair of size 32 No.1 has an actual waistline of 36". EVISU has already taken the shrinkage effect into account during the production process. It takes much patience and skills to create the desired vintage effects.
No. 2 EVISU chooses pre-shrunk denim produced by Japanese fabric manufacturer such as KAIHARA and Kuroki as the raw material for No. 2 jeans. Pre-shrunk denim will greatly reduce the after-wash shrinkage effect and will stabilize the rate of shrinking. Pre-shrunk denim is a technique invented by SANFORD CLUETT in 1933. Using high heat to cause the shrinking of fiber of the denim, the shrinkage effect will be fixed and will not result in a high degree of shrinking as in No.1 after washing. No.2 has around 3-5% of shrinkage rate and weighs approximately 13.7 oz. EVISU has already taken the shrinkage effect into account during the production process. Customers can simply choose a pair of No.2 according to the size chart.
No. 3 No. 3 shares the same characteristics as No. 2. No.3 denim is manufactured in China. Type of denim commonly used by EVISU in No. 3 included D85 and D337.