Californian Lot674 - Awa-Ai Denim

FABRIC: 
Sugar Cane Co “AWA-ai” fiber denim (blend of 70% cotton x 30% sugarcane fibers), 13 Oz., white/green line selvedge ID, dark indigo hue, dry, hairy and neppy, milled in Japan.
Pocketing: Fancy NOS 100% cotton twill, woven stripe (white pinstripe on navy blue background.)

PATTERN:
Inspired by vintage 1950s-1960s era five-pocket blue jeans. Our LOT674 cut features a traditional fit, classic rise, with a slim tapered leg for a 1960s period vibe.

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SPECS:

• Classic vintage five-pocket blue jeans pattern and fit.
• Classic mid-rise.
• Button fly, original MF®-branded patinaed tack buttons, brass waist / silver fly combo.
• Selvedge leg outseam.
• Fancy NOS stripe twill pocketing.
• MF® original white “M” stitch design on rear pockets.
• Natural cowhide leather MF®-branded patch on rear pocket. Will age with normal wash/wear.
• Twelve types of 100% cotton threads used for construction (gauge and color combination.) Main colors are yellow and orange.
• Coin pocket with concealed selvedge.
• Selvedge button hole fly placket.
• Hidden back pocket reinforcement rivets, with top pocket bar-tack stitching.
• Unmarked copper riveting for pocket reinforcement.
• Original MF® paper pocket flasher, red “Sakura” edition.
• Made in California, USA, in an ethically-responsible and small family-owned factory.

The Californian Lot674 AWA-Ai denim blue jeans come UN-WASHED and are cut so that actual measurements match the labeling AFTER an initial cold soak/line dry. We recommend the usual protocol before wearing:

• Cold soak for about 30-40mn, with occasional hand agitation.
• Machine spin dry and line dry.
• Wear briefly before fully-dry to shape and set creases, then hang until fully dry.

These Lot674 Awa-ai Californians are considered true-to-size.
A tagged W32 will most-likely be the right size for an individual with an approximate measured waist of +/- 32 inches, and with average body proportions. Note that your natural waist is a bit bellow belly button level, not bellow the hips.
I opted for a W31 in these (5’7 ~145 Lbs.), flood-length hemmed, for a classic 1960s silhouette.
The waist size that will work best for you depends on how you like your jeans to fit. Please refer to our size chart and measuring method.

Wash when necessary, as with other premium denim garments.
We recommend turning the jeans inside-out to avoid potential marbling of the denim fabric. Wash separately from light-colored garments.
Machine wash with cold water, gentle cycle, eco-friendly mild detergent and line dry. Using hot water/heat dryer may result in excessive and irreversible shrinkage.
As with all indigo-dyed denim, temporary croaking (color bleeding) is to be expected, and the indigo color could potentially rub on light color garments and furniture. Indigo rubs can easily be spot-cleaned using a small amount of laundry detergent on a clean damp cloth.