Freenote's 1900s reproduction denim pays homage to the turn of the century roots of classic American blue jeans. The 11 oz denim, now produced in Japan, is a replication of a denim fabric once produced by Amoskeag Manufacturing Company in the Northeastern United States. One of the largest textile mills in the world, Amoskeag had this original denim in production from 1890 through 1930, before its closure in 1935.
Indigo-dyed denim started gaining traction in the late 1800s and now is a staple of Japanese fabric development. Freenote Cloth sets out to capture that early era with a denim that celebrates its heritage. Discovered on a research trip to Japan, this fabric reflects everything we love about authentic vintage denim. It is lightweight yet rugged, effortless to break in, and structured in a way that relaxes beautifully over time. As the denim softens it develops a rich drape that only adds to its character.
Inspired by vintage western-style dress pants, the Duster has a full straight-leg, a roomy top block, and high-rise. The fit is comfortable and functional on a wide variety of body types. True to its western roots, the Duster looks great with a pair of boots, but it dresses down just as well looking right at home with a pair of chucks. Construction details include flat felled seams, Universal zipper, Japanese indigo stripe cotton pocket bags and lining, wide belt loops, and frogmouth pockets.
