Selvedge Jeans

Make your denim count with selvedge jeans from Gap.

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Selvedge jeans have long been a favorite of the fashion-forward set. You've seen them on fashion and streetwear blogs because they're the best way to get a pair of custom jeans that are tailored for your body. Selvedge is comprised of denim in its most raw form. At the beginning, it's rigid to the touch. Over time, the jeans will mold to your body for serious comfort and softness you can't get from other denim fabrics. Selvedge is a special breed of denim that is made for denim lovers who want to hold on to their jeans for years to come.

All selvedge is dark in color since it's raw denim without any treatment to change or lighten the color. Whether it's men's or women's jeans, you'll find options in both blue and black. The stiff fabric wears down over time, but that doesn't mean it wears out. On the contrary, the tightly woven fibers ensure a long life for these jeans. You want to feel comfortable and invest in jeans and last, which makes selvedge denim the best choice. The majority of styles sit at the waist with a straight leg opening that works well over sneakers or casual dress shoes.

Caring For Selvedge 101

It starts with stiff denim that you want to make soft and comfortable for your body. The key is to wear the pants often with minimal washing for the first year or so. You want to wear the jeans regularly without washing so the fabric can conform to the natural contours of your body. This will create the most custom fit over time.

To wash selvedge pants, place them in cold water. This can be in a plastic bucket or in a bathtub. They should sit overnight to remove all dirt and debris. Remove the pants from the water after several hours and gently pat dry and lay pants flat to dry on their own. The pants may take a couple of days to dry completely. With every wash, they will become softer and continue to take on your natural silhouette.