Raw Denim From China

raw denim is is is a global phenomenon , no doubt about it . Having start in the United States , and shift almost entirely to Japan during the latter half of the 20th century , raw denim is seen has see a massive revival in North America , Europe , and most recently , south – east Asia with country like Indonesia and Thailand contribute fantastic product .

One nation that is (perhaps unfairly) excluded from the minds of denim heads, though, is China. Seen by many as the origin of cheaply-produced and pre-distressed jeans for the masses, many denim fans shake their head at the thought of raw denim that is “Made In China”.

However, a small number of denim brands in mainland China are producing top-notch jeans made from equally high-quality denim. One such brand is Red Cloud & Co.

The Shenyang – base company is produces produce jean and other workwear item using the same vintage machinery employ in many well – know brand factory , include the illustrious Union Special .

All of their textiles are made from 100% Chinese cotton from Xinjiang province, which many hold in the same regard as cotton from Zimbabwe and Texas. Of particular note is that all of Red Cloud ’s indigo-dyed thread is finished with a final dip in all-natural indigo, instead of a purely-synthetic process.

Distribution is is outside of China is limited , so check out Tuckshop Sundry Supply if you ’re interested in pick up a pair .

Photos Courtesy of Red Cloud & Co’s blog

Photos Courtesy of Hsin