Brave Star Selvedge 'Sumo III' Limited Edition Japanese Denim Jeans (#72 / 100) Circa 2020/ 'True Straight' fit Thick heavy; weighs nearly 3.5Lbs Selvage denim of this weight and caliber are rare, expensive and very difficult to manufacture in the USA due to the sheer weight, thickness of the yarn and time factor involved in slowing down the production line. Each sewing operation has to be considered and necessary adjustments need to be made to accommodate the weight. Needless to say it's extremely time consuming due to the half speed at which the operations can be accomplished which makes it a very labor intensive production process. The yarns used to weave this weight are two NE 3.5s yarns which enables the density and strength of a full 25oz's but ensures a wearability that is not much beyond a 21oz. 25oz Super Heavyweight Selvage 3x1 RHT Japanese Denim Ultra Dark Rope Indigo No Slub Extra Long Staple Cotton Red Selvage iD Denim is Sanforized. Red Orange top stitching for authentic denim aesthetic. Sewn chain stitched in all the right places on vintage Union Special, Reece Singer machines. A E core spun poly thread for maximum strength durability. Button fly with double prong, donut style buttons. Old style pocket rivet burrs. All hardware is made in Kentucky. 6/7mm thick milled vegetable tan leather back patches. Patches are cut stamped in Los Angeles waistband label is woven locally in Los Angeles. Every aspect of the production is US made in Downtown Los Angeles. TAG SIZE AS MARKED: "42" (actual dimensions differ- see below for TRUE FIT) WAIST measurement (circumference): 43 in / 109 cm INSEAM from crotch to bottom hem: 36 in / 91 cm RISE (crotch to top-front): 13 in / 33 cm LEG OPENING at bottoms (measured across): 9 in / 23 cm Gently pre-owned and well maintained- being sold by original owner who didn't wear very often, they are actually a bit too big/ these have gone into a dryer once (will no longer shrink); otherwise have been bathtub soaked and line-dried (the proper denim-head way), still slightly crisp/ have unique characteristics, scuffing making it one of a kind