Tanuki creates some of the best fabric we deem good enough to beat its rivals in the industry and delights our customers for both its intense texture and its great fading potential.

Zetto stands as the flagship denim of Tanuki, renowned for its captivating fading pattern within the Japanese denim realm. It was among the pioneering fabrics crafted 15 years ago. Now, Tanuki reintroduces it in a refined form known as 'Zetto Benkei,' an evolution of its original fabric. Drawing inspiration from the legendary samurai 'Musashibō Benkei,' celebrated for his resilience and loyalty, these jeans emulate the steadfastness and style he embodied.

Fabric
Milled on the original shuttle loom responsible for its creation 15 years ago, which remains the sole machine capable of producing it, the output of this fabric is exceptionally limited. Tanuki opts for Texas cotton, similar to that favored by prominent American jeans manufacturers of yesteryears, as its base. This rough and durable cotton softens with wear, providing the perfect foundation for the fabric's irregular surface. The yarns undergo rope-dyeing, submerged in pure indigo six times, albeit at an accelerated pace to achieve a slightly lighter blue tone. This allows the weft to subtly reveal itself a bit more onto the surface. The light beige weft, derived from the buds of the Japanese pagoda tree, imparts a soft yellow-beige hue. This light yellowish ecru weft lends a vintage sepia tint and texture to the fabric, enhancing its subtle appeal.

The comfort of Tanuki’s creations stems from the fabric's extra low tension weave, making this mid-heavy fabric feel surprisingly light and breathable—ideal for hot summer days.

Fit
The Tanuki High Tapered fit offers a high-waist, relaxed tapered silhouette, providing ample room in the top block to accommodate stronger thighs. It tapers moderately from the thigh down to the hem, which is wide enough to pair well with both sneakers and boots.

• 14oz unsanforized Japanese selvedge denim
• One washe, no shrinkage
• 100% Texas cotton
• High rise
• Tapered leg
• Slim leg opening
• Indigo x beige
• Blue selevede ID
• Blue inseam polycore thread
• Ultra low-tension weave
• Branded buttons
• Copper rivets
• Hidden pocket rivet
• Vegetable tanned deerskin leather patch
• Japanese herringbone pockets fabric
• Reinforced lower back pockets with herringbone fabric lining.
• Made in Japan

Size Chart

29: Waist 76cm, Front Rise 28cm, Thigh Width 29.5cm, Inseam Length 87cm, Leg Opening 16cm
30: Waist 78cm, Front Rise 29cm, Thigh Width 30.5cm, Inseam Length 87cm, Leg Opening 16.5cm
31: Waist 81cm, Front Rise 29.5cm, Thigh Width 31cm, Inseam Length 87cm, Leg Opening 17cm
32: Waist 83cm, Front Rise 30cm, Thigh Width 31.5cm, Inseam Length 87cm, Leg Opening 17cm
33: Waist 85cm, Front Rise 30.5cm, Thigh Width 32cm, Inseam Length 87cm, Leg Opening 17.5cm
34: Waist 88cm, Front Rise 31cm, Thigh Width 33cm, Inseam Length 87cm, Leg Opening 18cm
36: Waist 93cm, Front Rise 31.5cm, Thigh Width 34cm, Inseam Length 87cm, Leg Opening 18.5cm
38: Waist 98cm, Front Rise 32cm, Thigh Width 35cm, Inseam Length 87cm, Leg Opening 18.5cm