FAQ Fabric denims
We currently have 6 self-edge denims, all 6 are 100% cotton, so no stretch fabrics. The oz values are the weight (i.e. thickness) of the fabric in ounces per square yard.
- An Italian from Candiani denim (ST12) is a light 13 oz denim bluer.
40% BCI cotton (BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE) - A Japanese from Collect (ST15) slightly heavier basic 15 oz denim in a dark gray/blue.
100% organic cotton GOTS (GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD) - A Japanese from Collect (ST17) very heavy denim 18 oz japanblue a dark gray/blue.
100% cotton
The Japanese weaving mill Collect is part of the Japan blue group, which also produces Momotaro jeans.
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Italian denim 13oz(st12) | Japanese denim 15oz(st15) | Japanese denim 18oz(st17) |
![Italian light denim versus heavy Japanese denim Godfrieds jeans](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/9954/4147/files/5010itjapback_480x480.jpg?v=1714083642)
The jeans shown here have been worn for 365 days and washed every 4 weeks.
The left leg is the slightly lighter blue Italian denim.
The right leg is Japanese heavier and darker gray-blue denim.
New since 09/2021, 2 new self-edge denims and since 10/02/2023 a deep blue one.
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Italian blue denim 15oz(st21) | Italian black denim 15oz(st19) | Italian deep dark blue denim 13oz(st20) |
- A heavy basic 15 Oz blue Italian from Candiani, (ST21), the color and aspect is similar to the Japanese, but a lot cheaper, 100% Regenagri cotton (regenerative certified)
- A heavy 15 Oz black Italian from Candiani, (ST19), 100% organic cotton GOTS (GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD)
- A lighter 13 oz deep dark blue Italian from Candiani, (ST20), 100% Regenagri cotton (regenerative certified), extra starch (unwashed this is a hard fabric)
Below is an overview of what our denims look like after being worn for 365 days.
These jeans have all been washed approximately every other month.
![our washed denims Godfrieds](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/9954/4147/files/Blogwashed_fabricsI_480x480.jpg?v=1712755755)