The Ultimate Jeans
139 €
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99 €
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- 14oz Japanese selvedge denim
- Neat, tapered fit
- Made in Portugal
Dreams of Denim
We’ve fired up the jean machine once again.
You told us the 4 main issues you generally had with Jeans. Here's how we took care of it.
1
Durable denim that doesn't tear, or wear out too quickly
2
A tapered leg with a cut that lets your thighs breathe
3
Comfortable denim that doesn't feel restrictive or too heavy
4
Pockets and belt loops that don't give up on you
Let’s cut to the chase!
Japanese Denim
There’s a reason the Japanese have a reputation for their denim. This tip-top selvedge is woven on traditional shuttle looms in a specialised workshop.
Tapering Off
A cut we’ve carefully refined over numerous versions, not too tight around the thighs or too slim at the hem (17cm - 7” - for a size 30). It gives a gently tailored look that’s comfortable and classic.
Cottoning On
The Rinse (pre-washed), Black and Stone jeans are all 100% cotton. The Raw has 5% polyurethane for added comfort, so you get a tiny bit of stretch. After a few weeks of wear, the crisp Raw denim will ease up and mellow just like its other two-legged friends.
Solid Stitching
We reinforced the seams and overlocked the inside leg for greater durability. The denim on the inside leg is also very slightly thinner, which minimises friction without compromising on durability.
Metalhead
The buttons are all made of zamak, a resistant metal alloy, not an alien planet. The purists out there will appreciate the brass rivets fastened to the denim with a fabric washer. The old ways are sometimes the best ways.
Day In, Day Out
Your Ultimate Jeans will soon feel like a second skin. We’ve been wearing ours for close to 3 years and they’ve only become better with time. They might also become your favourite, but do remember to give them a breather from time to time.
We’d Call it Substantial
We chose a 14oz Japanese selvedge (400g/m2), which is just a little bit heavier than your average (11-12oz). We could have gone heavier, but we felt that 14oz strikes the perfect balance between comfort and durability.
Deep Pockets
The pocket bags are deep (26 cm - 10”) so you can carry your essentials without printing the outlines on your thighs every time you sit down. We added an extra line of stitching to fend off any attack from sharp-edged keys.
The Finishing Touches
A garment isn’t complete until we’ve considered all the details. For the Ultimate Jeans, that meant chain-stitching the hem and signature selvedge edge. These things matter.
We slipped into our Jeans just for you
We gathered a few of you (and some of the Asphalte team) together and asked you to play ball. Now you can get an even better idea of what our Ultimate Jeans look like in the flesh:
Mathias is 5’9 (1.71m) and wears a size 32
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Production step for your Ultimate Jeans
What goes into making your Ultimate Jeans. The materials have travelled a total of 29,487 km (18,322 miles) from field to doormat.
Raw material
Farming cooperatives Turkey, USA
The cotton for the black Jeans is certified organic and sourced in Turkey, while the other 3 versions are made with cotton from the USA.
Spinning
NITTOBO NIIGATA Japan
The spinning is done by a large supplier born from the merging of two smaller groups in 1923. They are forward-thinking and have patented a few spinning methods for stretch and synthetic materials. They have a very detailed CSR report showing how they keep reducing their greenhouse gases year after year.
Dyeing
KAIHARA CORPORATION Japan
A historic indigo dyer who started as an indigo weaving and dyeing mill in 1893. They developed the rope dye technique in Japan. We visited their historic factory in 2018, but we weren't allowed to bring back any footage of their secret fabric-dyeing set up.
Weaving
SHINYA CORPORATION Japan
We met Etsuko Satu who bought a few original selvedge shuttle-looms with her husband back in the '80s. Showcasing their love for original American denim, they've been producing this exceptional denim with 6 other workers for 40 years now.
Finishing
IVN Portugal
Environmental certification: OCS , OEKO-TEX Standard 100 , RCS and an extra certification that guarantees organically farmed materials, a safe working environment and the respect of human rights.
Production
CM Borges Portugal
We've been working with our go-to jean making Portuguese partner for 2 years now. We've been perfecting the garment make together, bit by bit to make your jeans ultimate-r and more durable every time. We also look to perfect the fit.
Transport
Road haulage
The denim is carried through different countries making several stops along the way. We look to reduce its carbon footprint by using road haulage rather than the plain. For the time being, the cotton sourced in the USA is sent to Japan by boat as is the denim fabric that reaches Portugal. No other way really, when you're looking to cross continents.
Environmental Impact
Our aim is to always give you as much information as possible on the clothes we make so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each pair of Ultimate Jeans we produce expressed in simple terms that we can all easily understand. There’s no point hiding from it:
11.5 kg
of CO2 emitted
Equivalent to 209 kms (or 129 miles) travelled by car.
1.214 L
water consumption
Equivalent to 18 five min showers.
186 MJ
energy depletion
Equivalent to 63 hours of electric heating (in average appartment).
No Soucis !
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide. For orders in selected European countries* including the UK, we charge a flat fee of 9€ irrespective of how much you order. For deliveries in the rest of Europe and outside of the EU, the cost is 15€.
Easy changes of size
If you get the wrong size, fear not, we accept returns and exchanges. For orders in Europe these are free, and for countries, in the rest of the world we ask you to pay the return and we will take care of the cost of sending out an exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
Satisfied or your money back
Sure, we work hard on our products, but we won’t take it personally if, for whatever reason, you change your mind about the item you’ve preordered. We’re all friends here, you can be honest with us. So long as the item is in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, you can send it back to us for a full refund. No worries.