STUDIO D'ARTISAN "SD-1001" GL3 15OZ STRAIGHT DENIM JEANS

The Toyota Industries GL3 mechanical loom, built over half a century ago, was among the first of its kind in Japan. With no replacement parts available, the only way to keep it running is by salvaging components from retired machines of the same model. Maintenance is painstaking, and the GL3 weaves at an extremely slow pace — only about five meters per hour. Yet the denim it produces retains the toughness and rugged character of fabric from decades past, making the GL3 a truly singular loom, capable of weaving denim with an authentic workwear spirit.

The new Studio D’Artisan SD-1000 “GL3 Series” is crafted from denim woven on this historic loom, using Studio D’Artisan’s original recipe. Every detail — from yarn irregularity and count to rope-dyeing shade and thread density in both warp and weft — has been carefully considered to maximize the loom’s distinctive qualities. The result is denim with a unique slub, roughness, and depth impossible to replicate on modern, efficient looms. After countless trial weaves and uncompromising attention to detail, this special fabric has finally been realized — a product we are truly proud to present.

Details

• Crafted in Japan from 15oz indigo selvedge denim, woven with irregular slub yarns for rich texture and character

• Unsanforized but rinsed for minimal shrinkage and a broken-in feel from the first wear

• Reinforced with heavy duck canvas pocket bags for durability

• Finished with a goat leather patch, SDA-branded rivets and buttons, and hidden selvedge inside the coin pocket

• Cut in a straight-leg fit that balances tradition and everyday wear