SD-4102 GL3 Type 2 Selvedge Denim Jacket Indigo

The GL3 loom, manufactured by Toyota Industries Corporation over half a century ago, was Japan’s first power loom. Since replacement parts are no longer available, the only way to keep it running is by salvaging components from decommissioned machines and using them to repair those still in operation. This process is extremely labor-intensive, making maintenance a significant challenge. Additionally, the GL3 operates at a painstakingly slow pace, weaving only 5 meters per hour.

However, the denim woven on the GL3 possesses a rugged and raw texture reminiscent of workwear denim from decades past. This loom is truly one of a kind—it is the only machine capable of capturing the authentic character of vintage denim.

The new standard "GL3" series of D'Artisan, is to make the most of the GL3's features the uneven shape of the yarn, the yarn count, the color of the rope dyeing, the number of strokes vertically and horizontally, etc..
All denim is made using D'Artisan's original recipes. This cannot be achieved with modern denim, which is produced efficiently and uniformly. It has a unique uneven and rough feel.

- Style: SD-4102 GL3 Type 2 Selvedge Denim Jacket
- Fit: Regular fit
- Color: Indigo
- Material: 100% cotton
- Made of 15oz Japanese GL3 selvedge denim
- One wash
- Type 2 style
- Indigo dyed warp and white weft
- Original Studio D'Artisan buttons
- Leather patch
- Made in Japan

Our model is 189cm, 85kg - wears size 44

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