DENIM FIT SPECS

RISE

The measurement from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the crotch seam. In other words, it’s where on your hips the jeans sit. Every body (and every one of our jean fits!) is unique, but, generally a “high” rise will sit near your belly button and a “low” rise will be closer to your hips. Source

INSEAM

The measurement from the bottom of the crotch to the bottom of the hem.

WARP

The vertical threads in a fabric. Source

WEFT

The horizontal threads in a fabric. Source

WASH

The result of washing and rinsing denim to remove excess dye. Source

DESTROYED, DISTRESSED, DECONSTRUCTED

Purposely marred for a well-worn, vintage appearance. Source

HEM

The bottom of the jean, which has been folded back and sewn down to form an edge.

STEP-HEM

A raw hem that’s shorter in the front than it is in the back. Source

RELEASED HEM

A deconstructed hem that has been unstitched and unfolded for a frayed look and added length. Source 1  Source 2

DENIM FABRICATION

WOMEN’S FABRICATIONS:

100% COTTON (also known as: no stretch)

100% cotton denim. This rigid, durable fabric softens over time.

STRETCH 

Mid-weight structured denim with just enough stretch for everyday comfort. 

SUPER STRETCH

High level stretch holds its shape & won’t bag out. Ever. 

STRIGID

Rigid in the front. Stretchy in the back. Magic all over with innovative 50/50 construction. 

LUXE STRETCH

Buttery soft, smoothing waistband, and moves-with-you comfort. Complete with a smoothing, soft pocket design.

NEXT LEVEL STRETCH

Our softest, stretchiest, never-loses-its-shape denim. Won’t bag out. Ever.

DREAM

Booty-lifting, body-hugging, four-way stretch legging-like fabric has endless holding power & never bags out. Molds to your body for all-day support and has a smoothing, soft pocket design. 

MEN’S FABRICATIONS:

100% COTTON (also known as: no stretch)

100% cotton denim. This rigid, durable fabric softens over time.

FLEX

Flex is durable and designed to give you just enough stretch to move with no problem. Comfortable and never loses its shape. 

AIRFLEX+

Authentic denim look with lightweight flexibility and comfort you have to feel to believe. High stretch level that keeps its shape. 

AIRFLEX 360

Maximum flexibility AND the structured look of rigid denim – all in one revolutionary pair of jeans. All-day comfort that keeps its shape. 

AIRFLEX+ ULTRASOFT

The moves-with-you flexibility you love, now softer and more comfortable than EVER. Made using special fiber combinations and spinning techniques for softness you have to feel to believe. High stretch level that keeps its shape. 

SELVEDGE

Premium denim bound with a “self edge” so it doesn’t unravel. You’ll know it by the trademark white and blue taping under the cuff, on the edge of the coin pocket, and on the back of the belt loop.

We’ve upgraded ours with just the right amount of stretch to make them even more comfortable. Source

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