Limited-edition Japanese denim with a hint of stretch
When our Design Director Nick Kemp sought to create a made-in-Japan version of our bestselling Stretch Selvedge Denim, he went to the Kaihara Mill, a 133-year-old plant located in Hiroshima Prefecture that’s known for its high-quality heritage denim fabric.
Each pair of Japanese Stretch Selvedge starts with a 12.5 oz Kaihara selvedge infused with 2% stretchwoven on antique shuttle looms.From there, our factories meticulously tailor the fits, and each pair is reinforced with copper rivets and finished with a limited-edition, full leather patch and the signature red selvedge ID. It’s our faithful reproduction of the best heritage denim of the past, with a modern twist that makes it comfortable from day one.
Features
Iconic Japanese denim in a midweight (12.5 oz.) for year-round wear
2% stretch delivers immediate comfort on first wear
Finished with heritage details like copper rivets, sturdy contrast stitching, and selvedge ID markers
Fit & Sizing
HB Athletic Straight™ is our easiest fit. Extra room in the hip and thigh with a straight leg
Order your normal jean or pant size
Supported by the HB Fit Guarantee: all pants sized with our HB Fit will fit consistently across the board. If for any reason you don’t love your pants, we’ll issue a full refund or replacement within 30 days–no questions asked
For the absolute best personal fit, measure one of your best fitting pairs of pants and compare to the garment measurements below
Garment Measurements
29
30
31
32
33
34
36
38
Waist
30¼
31¼
32¼
33¼
34¼
35¼
37¼
39¼
Thigh
12⅛
12⅜
12⅝
12⅞
13⅛
13⅜
13⅞
14⅜
Leg Opening
7⅞
8
8⅛
8¼
8⅜
8½
8 3⁄4
9
All measurements are in inches.
How to Measure
- Garment Waist: measure from side to side along the top of the waistband, multiply by 2
- Thigh: starting 1" down from the crotch seam, pull the measuring tape from edge of edge across the thigh
- Leg Opening: measure at the bottom of the leg across from edge to edge
- Inseam: measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the shorts or pants
Materials & Care
Kaihara Denim: 98% Cotton, 2% Spandex
Denim Weight: 12.5 oz.
Pockets: Copen stripe 65% Cotton, 35% Polyester
YKK Zipper
Copper rivets
Made in Indonesia
Machine wash cold (inside out) with like colors, tumble dry low, and iron on low heat; do not bleach
About Flint and Tinder
Today there’s no shortage of fussy, over-designed stuff that’s supposed to make life easier and ends up doing just the opposite. Flint and Tinder makes quality clothing that’s simple but significant—hardwearing, American-inspired staples, designed to do exactly what it says on the tin. We’re talking world-class fit and comfort. Rugged and refined style. And best of all, top-notch construction you can depend on wear after wear.
