Got Fades to Show? Join the DH15 Fading Competition
An idea from Denimhunters’ early days is making a comeback for the 15th anniversary. There’s also a Copenhagen get-together at Brund, and some new Weirloom jeans launching soon.
GIVEAWAY: Win an Iron & Resin Wardrobe Worth Over $850
Seven pieces from Iron & Resin, enough for two denimhead outfits. I break down the raw selvedge and workwear looks, and how you can enter to win the whole lot.
Is Selvedge Denim Really Worth an Extra Hundred Dollars?
What does selvedge really add to a denim jacket? Plus lessons from Year 5’s Top 20 and a Kingpins flannel coincidence I didn’t see coming.
What It Takes to Create Winning Raw Denim Fades
What does it actually take to create great raw denim fades? We asked leading Year 5 finishers how they chose, wore, washed and repaired their jeans—and turned their answers into seven lessons for any raw denim wearer.
Why These San Francisco Denim Jackets Skip Selvedge
Tellason Stock keeps the San Francisco cut-and-sew and raw-denim character of the brand’s selvedge jackets, but uses wider modern-loom Cone denim to bring both jackets below $200.
Flannel Season Is Finally Here—and I Want Another One
Why SOSOBROTHERS’ heavyweight ombrés have caught my eye, plus 40 Indigo Invitational spot prizes, American selvedge on historic Draper looms, and DH15 at Brund.
Heavyweight Ombré Flannels, Made to Order Your Way
SOSOBROTHERS lets you choose between Western, Work and Mechanic styles, then you can adjust the measurements. This article looks at the 13.5 oz. range, and the softer new 12.5 oz. brown.
Best of the Rest: Indigo Invitational Y5 Spot Prizes
Indigo Invitational Y5 faders who missed the main showcases still earned recognition for standout fades, repairs, style and contributions to the community.
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.