【Yuzen Jeans】WA201

The special characteristics of Wa-Denim WA201

 

A look at the size

Available in 5 unisex sizes from SS to LL below

 

 

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In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with our product, we have a 14 day return policy, meaning you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it in, unworn and unused, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need to provide the receipt or proof of purchase. For details, please refer to the Refund Policy page.

 

  

Frequently Asked Questions

● How long does it take from order to arrival?

Kyo-Yuzen patch and belt loop will be sewn on after ordering. So the purchased items will be delivered to your address within 10 business days after your order is placed if your address is in Japan. International shipping depends on the area you live.

● Is it possible to adjust the length?
If you indicate the length of the hem after purchase, we will ship it after re-lengthening.

Please contact us with your name and your instructions via the inquiry form or our official LINE account. 

Please note that the arrival will be later than usual due to the extra time required for the re-lengthening. (On average, it takes two weeks from the time of order.)

● Are there any other costs in addition to the listed price?

Consumption tax and delivery charges are included in the listed price, so there are no additional costs.

However, customers who choose to pay at a convenience store will be charged an additional 190 JPY for the convenience store transaction fee.
International shipping costs will be calculated automatically upon check out, based on the weight of the items and the country for shipment.

● Do I need to register in order to purchase?

No worries, you do not need to enter any information other than the one for shipping.

● Can I return my order?
If you are not satisfied with the product, simply email us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund within 7 business days. For details, please refer to the Refund Policy page.

● If the item does not fit, can I exchange it for a different size?
We accept size exchanges as long as we have the item in stock. Please contact us via the contact form or our official LINE account with your name.

● What payment methods do you accept?
Credit card(VISA/Master/JCB/AMEX)
PayPal
Convenience store payment
Mobile payment(PayPay/LINE Pay)

● Is the payment security secure?
Shopify, which is used in our shopping cart, is PCI DSS Level 1 certified and meets the following six criteria
- Build and maintain a secure network
- Maintain a vulnerability management program
- Regularly monitor and test the network
- Protection of cardholder data
- Strong access control measures
- Maintain information security policies
*PCI DSS is a global standard in the credit card industry established to ensure the secure handling of customers' credit card information.

 

Five Main Characteristics of WA201

Uses Okayama Selvedge Denim, a denim used by the world’s leading brands

Okayama cotton weaving has been around since the Edo Period. This means that the denim produced is made with the benefit of many years of experience and skills that have been passed down. The denim is produced in a way that doesn’t lend itself to mass production, using shuttle looms, which uses less tension, which means that the surface of the fabric is not always smooth and is uneven, which in regards to denim is a luxurious feel, and is used by many leading Western brands.

Denim that is woven on shuttle looms is known as selvedge denim, and when it has a red thread running along the edge of the denim to stop fraying, it is redline selvedge.

The reason that Selvedge Denim is high quality and expensive is mainly due to the time that goes into making it. The shuttle loom works at a much slower speed, and in order to make one sheet of denim, it takes more than 5 times than it would take to make shuttleless denim. As well as this, in recent years, shuttleless looms have progressed even further, meaning that computers can run the machines without problem, while with shuttle looms, highly skilled workers are needed to make sure that the looms run smoothly, and make a clean weave. The shuttleless looms can weave denim at about 150cm width, while shuttle looms are constricted to about 80cm, so shuttleless looms can make twice as much fabric in one swoop. That combined with the time it takes to actually weave the fabric means that it is a costly product, and contributes to its price.

The Wa-Denim jeans uses this Okayama Selvedge denim, combining it with polyurethane to help the material stretch better, meaning that it is authentic selvedge denim with superior comfort!

 

 

Tango Chirimen, the silk fabric made in the largest production area of kimono fabrics, Tango, Kyoto

In the Tango region, in Kyoto Prefecture, silk that is produced here makes up about 70% of all kimono silk made in Japan, and is known widely as Tango Chirimen.

Tango Chirimen has an uneven surface, with indents known as shibo, which are seen as being a mark of high quality. These are made due to the thread used and special weaving process. The fabric is supple and rich in colour, which when combined with Kyo Yuzen and other dyeing methods is used as a fabric for kimonos.

Wa-Denim uses Tango Chirimen that has been dyed using the special process known as Kyo Yuzen for original patterns.

 

 

Kyo Yuzen, A special dyeing method that is representative of kimono fabric dyeing in Kyoto.

Kyo Yuzen has a long history of over 300 years, and is a beloved traditional Japanese craft, with it being one of the 3 main yuzen dyeing techniques in Japan. It is known for its pattern dyeing, and is a world famous dyeing technique.

It is able to produce various elegant and beautiful patterns, and at the time when nobles and aristocrats lived in Kyoto, it was treasured by these upper classes.

Wa-Denim looks to help preserve this beautiful dyeing technique while not being too gaudy, and we have selected a traditional ringed pattern and redesigned the pattern so that it works well in both business and casual settings, mixing with any various shirts and so on.

 

The Shippo-mon pattern, a traditional Japanese pattern that links circles endlessly

The shippo-mon which is written as 七宝紋 in Japanese, is a long used pattern that features overlapping and intertwined circles. It is said that the pattern is unending spreading in all four directions. It also refers to the Buddhist 7 (七 in Japanese) treasures (宝 in Japanese), gold, silver lapis lazuli, quartz, coral, agate, and giant clam shell.

Another interpretation of the design is that of fate, with all the circles connected, which is said to be a good omen of happiness, harmony, and good connections between others. It is seen by others to remind others of the value of the connection between others and that they have the same value as the previously mentioned seven treasures.

For this pair of jeans, using the shippo-mon pattern as a base with the red circle found in our logo (that is a stylised version of 和) incoorporated to create a new shippo-mon pattern, we hope that they help to bring good new connections whenever you're wearing them.

 

A three-dimensional cut that helps to give comfort while also contouring to the legs perfectly!

  

 

 

 

Various scenarios we envisage you wearing our jeans

The Wa-Denim Jeans are made to be slim fit, so be it on your day off wandering around town, or casual business style, you can match the jeans with a variety of tops and shirts seamlessly!

The Kyo Yuzen kimono fabric has a small but strong presence on the jeans, and works with the shirts that you wear to give an even more stylish impression!

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