Strong Guy (The Cats Pyjamas)
- Description
The Cat’s Pyjamas Selvedge is an 8.5oz Japanese selvedge denim inspired by early 20th-century workwear and 1920s reproduction fabrics. The name references period slang, when “the cat’s pyjamas ” was used to describe something exceptional, capturing the spirit of the era this fabric draws from.
Woven with a soft vintage indigo tone and a subtle beige weft, the fabric presents a warm, aged appearance that feels historically grounded rather than modern. A classic white selvedge edge reinforces its traditional construction.
While 8.5oz is considered lightweight today, early 1900s catalogs often marketed 9oz denim as “ultra heavyweight,” making this fabric a faithful interpretation of period-correct denim. Its lighter weight makes it especially suitable for spring and summer while maintaining structure and authenticity.
True to its historical reference, the fabric is finished with a reinforced paper patch rather than leather, reflecting the materials used before leather patches became standard. Tin buttons complete the reproduction-inspired detailing.
The Strong Guy is a relaxed straight fit; high rise, fuller in the seat and thigh that falls to a wide leg opening.
- THE CAT’S PYJAMAS SELVEDGE - BLUE
- STYLE / FIT: Strong Guy
- 8.5oz Japanese Selvedge Denim
- 100% Cotton
- Indigo
- Beige weft
- Ecru Selvedge Edge
- White selvedge edge
- Reinforced paper patch
- Made in Canada
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