We are thrilled to announce the reproduction of the masterpiece, the "Asphalt" - a remarkable heavyweight Japanese selvedge denim. Crafted by the renowned Oishi-san, this 20oz denim elevates the slub and nep design to extraordinary levels. Its standout feature is the pronounced slubbiness of the yarn, paired with a distinctively neppy texture. This combination results in one of the most textured fabrics we've ever seen, . The yarn's variable thickness contributes to a distinctly uneven, bumpy, and irregular surface, highlighted by striking white cotton formations known as "neps." These neps are formed during the low tension weaving processes that caused some of the cotto yarns to extend and protrude through the fabric surface. The original fabric was so neppy that at the factory checkpoint had to pickout the too exaggerated neps and keep it clean as a finished product.

In terms of fit, the "902 Asphalt" is ONI's Highwaist Relaxed Tapered Style. This design ensures a comfortably spacious fit throughout the upper block. The tapered leg provides a perfect cut for those who want a slim look but still desire easy movement.

Fabric

Over the course of a year, ONI developed another new denim, that exeeded the limited of our known denim world.

It is a tough, rough, dark-colored indigo denim, structured with a thick thread which is twisted especially for this fabric, woven with ultra low tension. Mr. Oishi-san named it "asphalt denim" because its texture is like an asphalt road. Oishi-san had received many compliments from those who have seen this denim in person. They say things like “amazing” “wonderful” “I definitely want one!” and so on. 

Size Chart

SIZE 29: Waist 78cm, Front rise 28.5cm, Thigh 31.5cm, Inseam 85cm, Leg opening 17cm

SIZE 30: Waist 80.5cm, Front rise 29cm, Thigh 32cm, Inseam 85cm, Leg opening 17.2cm

SIZE 31: Waist 82.5cm, Front rise 29cm, Thigh 32.5cm, Inseam 85cm, Leg opening 17.5cm

SIZE 32: Waist 84.5cm, Front rise 29.5cm, Thigh 33cm, Inseam 85cm, Leg opening 17.8cm

SIZE 33: Waist 87cm, Front rise 29.5cm, Thigh 33.5cm, Inseam 85cm, Leg opening 18cm

SIZE 34: Waist 90cm, Front rise 30cm, Thigh 34.5cm, Inseam 85cm, Leg opening 18.7cm

SIZE 36: Waist 94cm, Front rise 30cm, Thigh 36.5cm, Inseam 85cm, Leg opening 19.3cm

SIZE 38: Waist 98cm, Front rise 30.5cm, Thigh 37.5cm, Inseam 85cm, Leg opening 19.6cm