Selvedge Denim: is it actually that much different from non-selvedge?
Hi everyone I'm getting into denim jeans. I'm even in Japan right now checking out vintage shops and places like Japan Blue, Iron Heart, Oni...
These are expensive jeans, usually clocking in around 200-250 USD even in Japan, for base models.
I'm no expert on selvedge, but cursory googling seems to result in mixed opinions. Is it more durable? Well maybe. Is it better made? Well maybe, since it's expensive brands tend to lean towards a higher quality good...
The only thing I've seen different between selvedge and non is that selvedge has much more interesting patterns than just color and washes. Thread patterns, colors, interesting directions of wear ...
But can you get these on regular bits of denim? What is the actual difference if any?
Best,
Walker
These are expensive jeans, usually clocking in around 200-250 USD even in Japan, for base models.
I'm no expert on selvedge, but cursory googling seems to result in mixed opinions. Is it more durable? Well maybe. Is it better made? Well maybe, since it's expensive brands tend to lean towards a higher quality good...
The only thing I've seen different between selvedge and non is that selvedge has much more interesting patterns than just color and washes. Thread patterns, colors, interesting directions of wear ...
But can you get these on regular bits of denim? What is the actual difference if any?
Best,
Walker
