Why Loopwheeled T-Shirts Are Only the Starting Point
Loopwheeled used to feel like the deep end. In this issue, I’m looking at what comes after it—and what happens when once-niche denim knowledge moves further into the mainstream.
This New Waffle Sweater Shows What Comes After Loopwheeled
Iron Heart’s new IHSW-86 waffle sweater leads us beyond the familiar loopwheel tee, through heavyweight thermals, 11 oz. knits and 14 oz. sweats.
Why Your White T-Shirt Shouldn’t Look Best on Day One
James O’Neill joins Denimhunters with a fresh take on the white T-shirt, plus sashiko repairs, super heavyweight denim and five things worth your attention.
Sashiko for Selvedge: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
No sewing experience needed. This covers everything you need to start doing sashiko repairs on your jeans—even your heavy selvedge ones.
The Search for the Perfect White T-Shirt
Eight white T-shirts worth keeping—from lightweight Sunspel to double-heavyweight Wonder Looper. Built to last and chosen by someone who looked hard.
The One Thing Only Super Heavyweight Denim Can Do
There’s something only super heavyweight selvedge can do to your fades. Here’s what it is, why it happens, and where to start your own journey.
Why Raw Denim Becomes a Hobby, Passion, and Obsession
Raw denim gets personal when the fades are yours. This week: Indigo Invitational finals, Japanese selvedge, heavyweight jeans, sales and more.
Tellason Found the Right People to Make the Right Belt
Tellason teamed with Barnes & Moore on a belt that shares raw denim’s best quality: the more you wear it, the better it gets.
We Knew It Was the End, But Saying Goodbye Isn’t Easy
After more than a decade, one of Iron Heart’s most celebrated denims is reaching the end of the road. But there’s also some good news in this issue of the DH Weekly.
How SOSOBROTHERS Found Its Way Back to Japanese Denim
The Swedish made-to-order brand has found its way back to Japanese denim with two signature selvedges from Kaihara and Collect—and established direct relations with both makers.
How to Judge the Quality of Jeans
What makes expensive jeans worth the money? This week, we look at the details that reveal how well a pair is actually made.
How to Spot Well-Made Jeans: The 11 Hallmarks of Quality
Whenever we encounter a new pair of jeans, we go through a mental checklist—turning it inside out, checking the inseam, feeling the pocket bags. Here are the 11 signs we look for.
Your Shortcut to the Raw Denim Restocks and Releases
A month’s worth of raw denim restocks, releases, and brand updates—plus a tribute to Roy Slaper and the final Indigo Invitational deadline.
How to Keep a Raw Denim Wardrobe Going
Raw denim care is not just about washing jeans. This menswear care guide shows how to look after jeans, basics, shirts, jackets, boots and knitwear so they last longer and age better.
Get the Order Right: How to Build a Raw Denim Wardrobe
I own a custom A-2 leather jacket in goatskin. It fits me perfectly. I almost never wear it. Here’s what that has to do with building a raw denim wardrobe in the right order.
Denim Style Guide: Find Your Lane Before You Start Buying
I own a pair of LVC 1915s and a pair of Wrangler Bluebells. I’ve barely worn either. Here’s what that has to do with finding your denim style.
I Wrote My Story, Then Built the One Thing This Site Was Missing
The full Denimhunters timeline, the years I ran it as a guilty side project, the story of a restless teenager who somehow ended up building a site about jeans—and how writing it all down finally led to the New to Raw Denim series.
My Fit Guide Finally Helps You Find Jeans That Actually Fit
Fit category and leg shape are two completely different things—but my fit guide from 2018 treated them as one. I’ve just fixed that error, and now it just … fits.
What Really Separates a Well-Made Tee From an Ordinary One
Price has surprisingly little to do with it. The real differences are in the construction, and most of them are easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for.
How to Spot a Well-Made Tee: The 8 Hallmarks of Quality
Most T-shirts look the same on a hanger. Here’s how to tell which ones are actually worth your money—and which brands get it right.