FAQs

The measurement from the center point of the crotch (where the seams meet) to the top waistband edge above the top button.

Nope. Although washing your jeans might cause some very small shrinkage, it’s still better to hem them right away.

Kinda sorta, but not so simple. The easy options is to forgo the hem and fold up your jeans. Lots of our customers do this, because it’s easy and they...

The length of the inside seam, from the center crotch point all the way down to the hem.

Before WWII, almost all denim was made on shuttle looms, which work by holding lengthwise (warp) yarns in place, while a “shuttle” zig zags up the fabric with the crosswise...

It means denim that’s completely unwashed after it comes off the loom. Nowadays, most jeans are pre-washed for softness or a worn-in look. By contrast, raw jeans start dark and...

It depends. Raw denim will stretch — so if you’re between sizes, take the next size down. We recommend choosing a pair that are ever-so-slightly-uncomfortably-snug and within about a week...

Our core collection features four men’s fits and three women’s. We make each in a range of fabrics and colors. Men: MARTIN - THIN TAPER fitOur slimmest jean, the Martin...

Here’s how to be super exact about it: In our Fit, Fabric, and Care sections for each item, we note measurements for the rise, and leg opening. Remember, for raw...