TANUKI
【TANUKI】TNK101TB “Yurai” Cobalt Natural Indigo 16.5oz Selvedge Regular Straight Jeans
"Yurai"
The idea behind Tanuki's innovative Yurai (由來) collection, is emphasizing a "source" or origin of traditional indigo craftsmanship married with modern techniques and material selection.
The Tanuki Yurai Natural Indigo Type 2 Denim Jacket is crafted from a custom-developed 16.5 oz. selvedge denim fabric that stands out for its unique natural indigo rope-dyeing process used on both warp and weft yarns. The cotton selected is high-absorbency Texas cotton which goes well with natural indigo dye. Then woven under low tension to maintain breathability despite its mid-heavy weight. The result is a fabric that feels rough and dry initially but softens pleasantly with wear. At first the texture is not too visible or strong due to the double dyed yarns. With wear the denim will gradually reveal a subtle slub texture that adds depth and character, with the weft yarns dyed in a unique cobalt blue shade achieved by shorter oxygen exposure during the dip-dyeing process, resulting in a rich contrast and intense blue hues.
This unsanforized denim fabric is designed to develop extraordinary fades over time, reflecting the organic nature of natural indigo as it interacts with wear and light. The fabric's roughness combined with the rich indigo shades and the yellow beige topstitching offers a striking, evolving potential that enhances the fabric’s visual appeal and authenticity.
Extreme Low Tension
Fabrics in Tanuki's denim collection are crafted using a technique that is known, yet hasn't been employed in over 30 years. The result is a denim with a unique hand feel and wearing experience that is unmatched by others. One of the most noticeable features is its air-ventilating quality when exposed to wind. The air flows easily through the fabric to reach your skin. This gives all Tanuki denim a lighter feel than the specified weight (oz).
Fit
The Tanuki Regular Straight fit jeans feature a straight cut with a high rise and regular thigh to ensure good comfort. The legs have a slight tapered from thigh to knee and remain straight down to the hem. The look is straight and clean, ideal for those who prefer jeans with a non-tapered silhouette.
“We’ve seen many denim made with a cobalt blue weft in different variations. But Tanuki is the only one that does it with rope-dyed natural indigo yarns. The level of expertise required to achieve such a vibrant and visually appealing blue is unquestionable.”
– Sven, Store Manger
Details
- 15oz unsanforized Japanese selvedge denim
- One washed for us, hence no shrinkage
- 100% Texas cotton
- Natural indigo x Cobalt blue natural indigo
- Blue selevede ID
- High rise
- Regular straight thigh
- Regular leg opening
- Yellow beige topstitching
- Blue inseam polycore thread
- Ultra low-tension weave
- Branded buttons
- Copper rivets
- Hidden pocket rivet
- Vegetable tanned deerskin leather patch
- Japanese herringbone pockets fabric mixed with light indigo yarns
- Reinforced lower back pockets with herringbone fabric lining.
- Made in Japan
*Please note that all Tanuki jeans stretch at least 2 inch in the waist in a short amount of time.
Size Chart（CM）
| Waist | Rise | Thigh | Knee | Inseam | Leg Opening | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 38 | 27.94 | 30 | 23.88 | 85.09 | 20.5 |
| 30 | 38.5 | 28.96 | 30 | 24.38 | 85.09 | 21 |
| 31 | 40 | 29.21 | 30.5 | 24.77 | 85.09 | 21 |
| 32 | 41.5 | 29.59 | 31 | 25.40 | 85.09 | 21.5 |
| 33 | 42 | 29.85 | 32 | 25.78 | 85.09 | 21.5 |
| 34 | 43.7 | 30.10 | 33 | 26.42 | 85.09 | 22 |
| 36 | 45.5 | 30.48 | 34.5 | 27.05 | 85.09 | 22.5 |
| 38 | 47 | 31.50 | 35 | 28.45 | 85.09 | 23 |
Hemming will take 3~4 working days.
Once an item is been hemmed, it will not be eligible for return or refund.
For the length on sanforized raw denim, it is recommend to add 2-3cm in length considering the shrinkage after first wash.
For unsanforized denim, we normally would offer them in rinsed condition, hence there is no need to consider shrinkage.
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