Iron Heart IH-1955S-142 – 14oz Selvedge Denim “1955” Vintage Tapered Jeans – Indigo

Made In Japan
– Designed by Shinichi Haraki, handmade by WORKS INC. in Japan

1955 Vintage Tapered Cut
– Inspired by the classic 1955 Levi’s 501

– Medium / High rise

– Roomier fit in the top block and thighs

– Gentle taper from knee to hem

– Classic 5-pocket design

14oz Japanese SelvedgeThe terms selvage (US English) and selvedge (British English) are a corruption of ‘self-edge’, and have been in use since the 16th century.
– 100% cotton
– Woven with a double twisted weftIn weaving, the weft is the term for the thread or yarn which is drawn through the warp yarns to create cloth. Warp is the lengthwise or longitudinal thread in a roll, while the weft is the transverse thread. A single thread of the weft, crossing the warp, is called a pick. Terms do vary (for instance, in North America, the weft is sometimes referred to as the fill or the filling yarn). yarn
– Indigo rope-dyed warpIn weaving, the weft is the term for the thread or yarn which is drawn through the warp yarns to create cloth. Warp is the lengthwise or longitudinal thread in a roll, while the weft is the transverse thread. A single thread of the weft, crossing the warp, is called a pick. Terms do vary (for instance, in North America, the weft is sometimes referred to as the fill or the filling yarn). / white weftIn weaving, the weft is the term for the thread or yarn which is drawn through the warp yarns to create cloth. Warp is the lengthwise or longitudinal thread in a roll, while the weft is the transverse thread. A single thread of the weft, crossing the warp, is called a pick. Terms do vary (for instance, in North America, the weft is sometimes referred to as the fill or the filling yarn).
– Right-hand twill weave
– This denim will fade naturally through wear and washing

– 4-button flyThe opening at the front of a pair of trousers with buttons. First introduced in 1873 by Levi Strauss & Co, the riveted button fly has been seen on jeans since the original 501. The zipper fly wasn’t introduced until 20 years later.
– Iron Heart branded tack button at waistband

– Works Inc branded pocket rivets

– Hidden rivetsTo help hold the heavyweight tools that were often tucked into back pockets, rivets were introduced into the back pocket construction of jeans in the late 19th century.
– Poly/cottonPoly/cotton is produced by spinning a sheath of cotton around a core of continuous filament polyester. The result is a thread with the sewing characteristics and traditional look of top quality cotton, yet retaining the many advantages of synthetic threads. stitching for increased strength

– Single and double needle chain stitch construction
– Belt loopsFabric loops that have been positioned around the waistband to hold a belt. Belt loops started to replace suspender buttons in the 1920s, once the belt trend emerged after World War I.
– Heavy cotton pocket bags and lined rear pockets
Selvedge ID
– Side seam selvedgeThe terms selvage (US English) and selvedge (British English) are a corruption of ‘self-edge’, and have been in use since the 16th century. Selvedge/Selvage is the term for the self-finished edges of the fabric.