Our heritage: The AMOSKEAGJEANS story
Discover the rich history and deep-rooted passion that defines AMOSKEAGJEANS. We invite you to explore the journey that led us to recreate timeless vintage denim.
Inspired by timeless style
Our journey began with a profound appreciation for the enduring style of vintage denim. We believe that true fashion transcends trends, and the classic aesthetic of denim jeans embodies this philosophy perfectly. This inspiration drives every stitch and every design at AMOSKEAGJEANS, ensuring our reproductions capture that authentic, timeless appeal.
The reassurance of vintage denim
What makes vintage denim so special? It's the inherent reassurance it offers – a sense of history, durability, and character that modern denim often lacks. We believe this authenticity resonates deeply with our customers, providing not just a garment, but a piece of heritage that stands the test of time. Experience the comfort and confidence that comes with wearing denim that feels truly original.
Forty-five years of denim expertise
Ensuring our reproduced denim jeans capture the true essence and quality of vintage pieces is paramount. This commitment is backed by 45 years of experience in the denim industry. Our extensive knowledge and meticulous attention to detail guarantee that every pair of AMOSKEAGJEANS embodies the authentic feel, look, and durability of its vintage counterpart. It's a craft perfected over decades.
"At AMOSKEAGJEANS, we strive to convey a message of humility and artisanal excellence, embodying the true culture of denim craftsmanship."
I started collecting denim in 1982, I imported some work wear to California in 1997 to 2004. I intended the rosebowl flea market in Pasadena 80 times (bowl vet) selling at the white section every months for 7 years wholesaling to polo ralph lauren designers and many Japanese, before I started sewing.
What these loom state selvedge fabrics means, are they stronger?
no, they are not stronger, they are made from Old loom machines from 1920' era,
which produce small quantities and small width fabrics, with more caracter, ring lines vertical and horizontal from the weaving, tiny defects.
Loom state, shrink to fit, what does that means?
it means the fabric has not been rinsed, washed, or sanforized, it is as it is when it falls from the loom, it will shrink but we can help control this.
The rivets are punch through copper rivets hammered (reinforced).
Slr4 or large base rivets, the true rivets used during this era, not fine/small hidden rivets like we see often today.
The pocket lining is an old deadstock fabrics to honor/valorize the selvedge denim from old loom.
The pocket lining is made from rare deadstock antique fabric, to honor/valorize the mill work and selvedge rare fabrics from old rare looms.
Cotton threads why and is it stronger?
No it's not stronger, its more homogeneous, the pants will loose tension upon wearing it and after washing it it will shrink and come back to his size, it's what does cotton better it moves, loose and shrink back,
when using cotton, you or the sewer do not breathe fibers from polyester or nylon which is dangerous, less heat from cotton threads where you were it, polyester sew clothes tends to recycle more quickly and accumulate in recycling sites.
If you start liking a cotton garment even used you will not trashed it.
And finaly if you use clothes loom state you help the system, earth and you will consume your product entirely, when i see rinsed denim today and people who will wash it a second time quickly without wearing it,
it makes me think its like a wool sweater you washed at 60 degrees or 90. it kills the weaving efforts and the garments. if you wear the pants well before to wash it, it will helps the fabric evolve much better.
Washing instruction for shrink to fit and loom state.
wear well the garments before to wash it, you can wash it by hand cold water or machine cold water, put it up side down, the maximum recomended will be 30 degrees wash.
if you start washing by hand in cold water , wear it again, or wash it with dry cleaning first or and cold water first, this will help minimising the shrinking.
These pants takes 3-4 hours to produce, they are cut by hand one by one, servicing the machines, cutting leather patchs is part of the process too.
The pants made this way have more caracter, design, artisana put into it. anf it reveals it bringing confidence to the person.
the association of cotton threads, old loom fabrics loom state, deadstock antique lining pocket fabrics and great accesories like old style rivets makes the garment outstanding honoring the vintage culture.
The AMOSKEAGJEANS Team