Freewheelers 14oz S601XX 1945 Denim (Straight fit)

Size Guide
That historic pair! Freewheelers do vintage better than vintage!

When it comes to the most 'OG' style of WWII style denim, the 1945 vintage Levis come to mind. During these times denim makers had to create with very few materials and resources. That is the inspiration for this pair.

This 14oz denim is specially developed by FW using long-fibred full-grain cotton with an uneven thickness woven with low tension, creating an amazing irregular look. This full-grain cotton is naturally oily, textured, unlike other cotton that requires treatments or processing. Its subtle vintage hue grand indigo dye will gradually fade to a brighter tone with some big contrast. The vertical texture will become strongly enhanced and bring back the vision of Levis during WWII, but with a more irregular atmosphere. The pocket bags are made up of some beautifully brushed heavyweight, thread dyed flannel fabric. Each time you access your pockets, you'll be greeted by some amazing comfort and durability!

Constructed with vintage machines, the over-dyed cotton threads are a classic yellowish mustard colour. The doughnut style waist and fly buttons have a classic look and will slowly oxidise to a vintage look. Of course, this pair features rivet back pockets for more durability which is a classic denim construction method.

If you've been waiting for the classic WWII denim, these are the choice!

  • 100% Cotton
  • Japanese 14oz pink selvage ID WWII style denim (specially developed by Freewheelers)
  • Grand Indigo dyed
  • Vegetable-tanned deerskin leather patch
  • Extra thickness copper rivets
  • Doughnut iron buttons
  • Japanese heavyweight brushed flannel inner pockets
  • "Vanishing West" red tab
  • Once Washed(minimal shrinkage expected)
  • High rise/Straight fit
  • Made In Japan



Related Items


How We Measure

Pants and Shorts

Waist:

With the major buttoned up (i.e. the top button) open the jeans and lay them flat, like shown. Measure from the front where the major button closes to the back belt loop. Double this measurement to find the waist measurement.

The way we measure the waist is different from the 'Side to Side' technique. If you are used to the 'side to side' technique you can roughly roughly downsize by 1 inch.

For example, 'side to side' measurement for The Flat Head 3002 waist is 28inch and using our method measures at 29.25inch.

Front Rise:

With the jeans lying flat measure from the crotch bar tack to the top of the waistband. 

Back Rise:

Spread out the crotch so the bar tack is visible, then measure from the crotch to the top of the waistband.

Thigh:

One inch down from the crotch, measure flat across to the other side.

Inseam:

Flatten the leg and measure along the inseam from the crotch to the leg hem. 

Leg Openning:

Measure straight across the hem from side to side.

 

 

Tops

Shoulder:

Lay flat then measure from the shoulder's edge to the other shoulder's edge.

Chest:

Lay shirt flat and measure from pit to pit.

Sleeve length:

With the sleeve flat measure from the shoulder to the cuff.

Arm hole openning:

Measure from the shoulder down to the pitt.

Vertical length:

With the shirt facing down, Measure from below the collar to the bottom hem.