Heavyweight Denim Makes Sense, But a 25 oz. Sweatshirt?
A 25 oz. sweatshirt, 100% merino French terry, Samurai taking the overall Indigo Invitational title, and Weirloom moving another step closer to AW27.
Why Heavyweight Denim Is Not Only Harder to Fade
Why 33 oz. denim is difficult to make, plus a new selvedge jeans guide, five weekly picks and the Indigo Invitational Year Five winners.
33 oz. Denim Fights Back Long Before You Ever Wear It
From overloaded shuttle looms to specialist sewing, SOSOBROTHERS’ 33 oz. denim pushes every stage of production. Now, the current rolls may be the last.
What Do the World’s Best Raw Denim Fades Look Like in 2026?
After three rounds of selections and voting, the Indigo Invitational finally is ready to announce their Y5 winners.
Best Selvedge Jeans for Men, From $60 to $350+
I’ve picked 17 of the best selvedge jeans across three price tiers, from $60 entry-level pairs to $350+ favourites. Each one comes with sizing guidance, fit notes, and the reasons I think it deserves a place here.
How Do You Know If a T-Shirt Is Really Loopwheeled?
Tubular construction doesn’t prove a T-shirt is loopwheeled. Here’s what does, three tees I’d buy with confidence, and a look at how far Weirloom has moved since its first trade show.
Why Loopwheeled T-Shirts Are Only the Starting Point
Loopwheeled used to feel like the deep end. In this issue, I’m looking at what comes after it—and what happens when once-niche denim knowledge moves further into the mainstream.
This New Waffle Sweater Shows What Comes After Loopwheeled
Iron Heart’s new IHSW-86 waffle sweater leads us beyond the familiar loopwheel tee, through heavyweight thermals, 11 oz. knits and 14 oz. sweats.
Why Your White T-Shirt Shouldn’t Look Best on Day One
James O’Neill joins Denimhunters with a fresh take on the white T-shirt, plus sashiko repairs, super heavyweight denim and five things worth your attention.
Sashiko for Selvedge: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
No sewing experience needed. This covers everything you need to start doing sashiko repairs on your jeans—even your heavy selvedge ones.
The Search for the Perfect White T-Shirt
Eight white T-shirts worth keeping—from lightweight Sunspel to double-heavyweight Wonder Looper. Built to last and chosen by someone who looked hard.
The One Thing Only Super Heavyweight Denim Can Do
There’s something only super heavyweight selvedge can do to your fades. Here’s what it is, why it happens, and where to start your own journey.
Why Raw Denim Becomes a Hobby, Passion, and Obsession
Raw denim gets personal when the fades are yours. This week: Indigo Invitational finals, Japanese selvedge, heavyweight jeans, sales and more.
Tellason Found the Right People to Make the Right Belt
Tellason teamed with Barnes & Moore on a belt that shares raw denim’s best quality: the more you wear it, the better it gets.
We Knew It Was the End, But Saying Goodbye Isn’t Easy
After more than a decade, one of Iron Heart’s most celebrated denims is reaching the end of the road. But there’s also some good news in this issue of the DH Weekly.
How SOSOBROTHERS Found Its Way Back to Japanese Denim
The Swedish made-to-order brand has found its way back to Japanese denim with two signature selvedges from Kaihara and Collect—and established direct relations with both makers.
How to Judge the Quality of Jeans
What makes expensive jeans worth the money? This week, we look at the details that reveal how well a pair is actually made.
How to Spot Well-Made Jeans: The 11 Hallmarks of Quality
Whenever we encounter a new pair of jeans, we go through a mental checklist—turning it inside out, checking the inseam, feeling the pocket bags. Here are the 11 signs we look for.
Your Shortcut to the Raw Denim Restocks and Releases
A month’s worth of raw denim restocks, releases, and brand updates—plus a tribute to Roy Slaper and the final Indigo Invitational deadline.
How to Keep a Raw Denim Wardrobe Going
Raw denim care is not just about washing jeans. This menswear care guide shows how to look after jeans, basics, shirts, jackets, boots and knitwear so they last longer and age better.