"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).

Tanuki Type 2 Jacket Fit

Tanuki’s Type 2 denim jacket is a modern update to the classic Type 2 silhouette, blending vintage inspiration with contemporary functionality and style. Unlike the original 1950s Type 2 jackets, Tanuki’s design typically features a slightly longer body and a slimmer, more tailored silhouette. This extra length makes it more flattering and practical for modern wear. One of the best updates we like about is the inclusion of discreet hand warmer pockets at the waist, almost looking like they’re integrated into the side seams to retain a clean look while significantly increasing practicality. And you got 2 extra storage interior spaces inside!

“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
• “二” or “Ni” brand logo on the shoulder
• Yellow & beige topstitching
• Blue inseam polycore thread
• Ultra low-tension weave
• Branded buttons
• Copper rivets
• Hidden pocket rivet
• Two side hand pockets 
• Two interior waist pocket space 
• Vegetable tanned deerskin leather patch
• Japanese herringbone pockets fabric mixed with light indigo yarns
• Made in Japan

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