Pure Blue Japan showcases its exceptional fabric expertise with these shorts, crafted from a unique, custom-woven jacquard sashiko stitch fabric. Sashiko, a traditional Japanese technique, translates to ""little stabs,"" hinting at the intricate detail achieved in these designs. The texture of the fabric becomes even more striking over time. The shorts have been pre-washed to eliminate shrinkage and enhance the fabric's natural softness. In terms of dyeing, detailing, and construction, the Pure Blue Japan Sashiko shorts are unparalleled. This Double Indigo edition highlights a indigo base with matching indigo sashiko weaves, creating a beautiful short pant with side pockets, zip fly, and rounded back pockets. It is made with all the superior-quality Pure Blue Japan details, including an iron top button, high-quality herringbone twill pocket bags, and long stitching. The signature Pure Blue Japan ""shoai"" embroidery is showcased on the left side pocket with tonal stitching, depicting the Indigofera leaf, further exemplifying the brand's commitment to excellence. As the shorts age, they will develop a beautiful fade, with high-wear areas lightening to reveal a distinctive contrast.
These shorts have a standard sizing. We recommend choosing your usual size. However, as always, we recommend checking the size chart first to find your perfect size. It is unsanforized but one washed, so there will be no shrinkage. The waist will experience the typical stretching seen in PBJ denim. Expect approximately 1 inches of stretching.
Pure Blue Japan is the dream of Kenichi Iwaya. Passionate about denim, he grew up in Okayama and acquired experience working in different mills around the region, until in 1997 he decided to create his own brand. Ever since, Iwaya-San has been obsessed with producing incredible fabrics with unique, slubby textures and a distinct character. This is why he only works with shuttle looms from Ibara, Okayama, using only the best cottons from the United States and India. Since its emergence until today, Pure Blue Japan has consolidated its position as one of the touchstone labels in Japanese Denim, and its excellent work has established it as one of the masters of indigo dye.