Japanese denim woven on antique shuttle looms with a hint of stretch
When our Design Director Nick Kemp set out to create our limited-edition Japanese Stretch Selvedge Denim, he went to the Kaihara Mill, a 133-year-old plant in Hiroshima Prefecture 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% stretch, woven on antique shuttle looms. From there, our factories meticulously tailor the fits, and each pair is reinforced with copper rivets and finished with a 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.) ideal for year-round wear
2% stretch delivers immediate comfort
Heritage detailing throughout: branded, vintage-style punch-through rivets, ticking stripe pocket bags, a retro interior label, reinforced back pockets, and selvedge ID markers
Fit & Sizing
The HB Athletic Tapered™ is for muscular builds. Extra room in the hip and thigh with a tapered 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
30
31
32
33
34
36
38
Waist
31
32
33
34
35
37
39
Thigh
12½
12¾
13
13¼
13½
13⅞
14¼
Leg Opening
6⅞
7
7
7⅛
7⅜
7½
7¾
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 China
Machine wash cold (inside out) with like colors, tumble dry low, and iron on low heat; do not bleach
About Flint and Tinder by Huckberry
Flint and Tinder reworks archival designs for today. Rooted in American style and uncompromising craftsmanship, each piece is built to wear in, not out. From the iconic Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker to our bestselling Stretch Selvedge Denim, every design can be traced back to original vintage garments that perfected the look decades ago.
