Edwin Jeans History, Process and Fit Guide
Edwin Jeans Fitguide
Edwin Jeans has a variety of different fits, fabrics and models.
We offer a selection of 7 different Edwin Jeans Model: ED 39, ED 47, ED 55, ED 71, ED 80, ED 88 and SEN. Fits with lower numbers such as the ED 39 and the ED 47 are more classic fits like straight fit and relaxed fit. ED 55 is a regular tapered fit and caters greatly to all sneaker heads. ED 71 is the first in a line of slim fits even though the ED 71 is not a skinny fit. Skinny fits are ED 80 and ED 88. Easy to remember the low numbers are wider fits and the high numbers are slimmer.
All measurements are based on a 32/32" pant:
We offer a selection of 7 different Edwin Jeans Model: ED 39, ED 47, ED 55, ED 71, ED 80, ED 88 and SEN. Fits with lower numbers such as the ED 39 and the ED 47 are more classic fits like straight fit and relaxed fit. ED 55 is a regular tapered fit and caters greatly to all sneaker heads. ED 71 is the first in a line of slim fits even though the ED 71 is not a skinny fit. Skinny fits are ED 80 and ED 88. Easy to remember the low numbers are wider fits and the high numbers are slimmer.
All measurements are based on a 32/32" pant:
Process
Sewing:
Every Jeans is hand made and uses up to 13 types of threads for each part that is sewnTracebility:
A code printed on the inside care label is known as the quality certificate of Edwin Jeans. By using this number all Denims can be traced back to when, where and how produced this particular pair of jeans.Washing:
Created by Edwin Jeans, washing a denim before selling it has become a world standard. Edwin has been leading the industry with the invention of washes like "one washed", "old washed" or "stone washed".Video of the Process:
History
Edwin jeans was established in Japan 1947. Mr Tsunemi had a great passion for denim, which inspired him to import them directly from the United States as no denim was manufactured in Japan at that time. Used, worn-out and dirty denim which had to be laundered and mended by hand in order to sell on to his customers. In 1951 domestically manufactured denim was available for the first time in Japan. This product was expensive and of inferior quality compared to its American counterparts. Mr Tsunemi was driven to create his own denims, with greater sophistication in fits, washes and quality. From this point on in Edwin denim history, quality, craftsmanship, innovation and integrity have been paramount to the ethos and aesthetic for the brand.In 1961 Mr. Tsunemi crafted the first pair of Edwin denim jeans.
Utilising the letters D, E, N, I & M (reversing the M creating a W) he created the brand name ‘Edwin’.
By 1963 Edwin had produced the world’s heaviest ringspun denim jean (16oz), featuring the famous three-colour rainbow selvedge, which is still being used today. In the 1970’s Edwin were the first company in the world to develop ‘old wash’ designed to replicate denim which have been worn from its rigid, unwashed state traditionally designed for workwear due to its durability.
In the 1980’s Edwin invented ‘stone washing’ which revolutionised the entire denim industry and was a pivotal moment in the evolution of denim manufacturing, thus influencing, every denim company in existence today.
In the 1990’s Edwin created the ‘new vintage’ denim concept, which encompasses the subtle beauty of hand replicating vintage washes from archive references pre-dating 1947.
Edwin is an authentic denim brand priding itself on innovation and craftsmanship, utilising exclusive fabrics and fabrication, unique technology, hand wash processes, and continual progression in design and fit.
