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Japanese selvedge denim, Fades and creases, Taking on your personality

A new
Ontaké
A new
Ontaké
After
18 months
After
18 months

Denim woven in original shuttle looms comes in narrow length fabric with finished edges, called selvedge. After the world war, when projectile looms which could produce broader fabric were introduced in the U.S. for efficiency gain, Japanese mills acquired the old shuttle looms. Today, you can obtain heritage selvedge denim fabric only from select Japanese mills. It is a rare item, which can get rarer still as the limited number of shuttle looms in existence get worn out.

We crafted the Ontake with sturdy, mid-weight, 14 Oz, ring-spun selvedge denim. It is woven in traditional shuttle looms of Shinya in Japan adhering to the original manufacturing process lost to rest of the world. We recommend as few washes as possible, letting this great fabric fade with creases and patterns, which are truly personal.

The Jeans to live in …
Enduring Style and comfort

The Jeans to live in …
Enduring Style and comfort

The Ontake is slim, not skinny. A slight taper leading to perfect leg opening - not too wide, not too narrow. Not the low-rise of hipster jeans. Not the high-rise of dad jeans. A flattering mid-rise jeans designed to work with and without sport coats. The Ontake, along with its clean and rugged aesthetics, will take you anywhere in comfort - from the great outdoors to modern workplaces.

The Ontake is slim, not skinny. A slight taper leading to perfect leg opening - not too wide, not too narrow. Not the low-rise of hipster jeans. Not the high-rise of dad jeans. A flattering mid-rise jeans designed to work with and without sport coats. The Ontake, along with its clean and rugged aesthetics, will take you anywhere in comfort - from the great outdoors to modern workplaces.

Tough as a nail;
Reliable as a friend..
The no-compromise jeans

Each detail of the Ontake was meticulously researched and designed to create a masterpiece. Chain stitching on waistband, seams and hems. Flat felled inseams. Belt loops bar tacked to the seams. Chunky YKK zippers, or button fly with brass buttons. Brass rivets. Large front pocket bags in heavy twill. Lined lower half of back pockets. Perfect union of a tough fabric, clean aesthetics, rugged construction, and utility resulting in a jeans that lasts. The Ontake.

Each detail of the Ontake was meticulously researched and designed to create a masterpiece. Chain stitching on waistband, seams and hems. Flat felled inseams. Belt loops bar tacked to the seams. Chunky YKK zippers, or button fly with brass buttons. Brass rivets. Large front pocket bags in heavy twill. Lined lower half of back pockets. Perfect union of a tough fabric, clean aesthetics, rugged construction, and utility resulting in a jeans that lasts. The Ontake.

Ontàké in the Elements

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Mid-weight Japanese Selvedge Denim

Mid-weight Japanese Selvedge Denim

14 oz authentic selvedge denim in 100% cotton, directly from traditional shuttle looms of Shinya Mills in Japan. No stretch. No compromise.

Mid-rise

Mid-rise

Mid-rise with 10" front-rise and 15" back-rise. Sits gently below the waist. Optimum rise designed to work perfectly with sport coats.

Slim, Straight Fit

Slim, Straight Fit

Slim but not skinny fit with a slight taper below the knee. Not too narrow, not too wide, leg opening. 7" for slim and 8" for regular fits - and customizable as always.

Chainstitching

Chainstitching

Sturdy chainstitching at the waistband, inseam and hems strengthening the joints

Flat Felled Inseams

Flat Felled Inseams

An indicator of denim quality - a time consuming process that ensures your jeans last longer.

Bar Tacked Belt Loops

Bar Tacked Belt Loops

Bar tacking of belt loops at the seams instead of the body ensures that your belt loops hold up forever.

YKK Zippers / Brass Buttons

YKK Zippers / Brass Buttons

Rugged YKK zippers with antique finish at the fly. Or choose antique brass buttons for the fly if you are a hardcore denim head.

Deep Pocket Bags

Deep Pocket Bags

10" heavy twill pocket bags pocket to fit all your essentials.

Lined Backpockets

Lined Backpockets

Lining at the lower half of backpockets, to survive any sharp objects.

Frequently asked questions

What if the garment doesn’t fit me?

We have a flat 90-day no-questions-asked return and remake policy, and we are dead serious about it. We want you to have a perfect fit, Period.

If you are not happy with your fit, we will happily remake/alter the garment again till you find it to your satisfaction. 

We’re sure you’ll be pleased with the quality of our product. However, if it fails to meet your expectations, you can request a complete refund, no questions asked.

We make sure that you run no risk in trying us out.

How are you different from other custom/bespoke/tailoring setups?

Most of the clothes you wear day to day, such as jeans, khakis, jackets, denim shirts, etc., are not available custom-made for you. The industrial processes of construction and washing garments are unavailable to the local tailors. 

Even brands that claim to be bespoke or custom will leave you wanting that “ready-to-wear” finish. Specialized stitches such as bar-tacking, chain-stitching, double-needle, and French seam are required to make sturdy, enduring garments only seen in industrial setups. A puckering on the stitches, softness of a brushed garment all needs industrial washers and machines. 

Ready-to-wear garments, on the other hand, make you compromise on fit.

We offer personalized fit within the constraints of the business model. We allow you to customize your order as long as it does not compromise the style and make each garment specifically for you. You get the best of both worlds - an industrial finish of ready-to-wear with the personalized fit of made-to-measure. We will pull out all the stops to get the fit right on your first purchase of each type of garment. Once you are satisfied, next time will be breezy, as we store your custom measurements for future purchases.

How long does it take once I place an order?

We don’t hold up ready-made inventory, only the raw materials. We start making the product only once you place an order and your measurements are confirmed. 

That means your perfect size & style are always in stock, and we don’t create waste. 

Once our team has created and confirmed your measurements, shipping your order takes 7-8 working days.

How do I retrieve my measurements from my previous order?

Your measurements are safe with us. We will automatically retrieve your saved measurements if you use the email address as your original order. 

You can also log in from the product page or from the menu to see your previous measurements listed. 

Once you place the order, our Made to Measure specialists always contact you to confirm your measurements.

The food chain

By bringing transparency into the value chain, we hold ourselves and our partners accountable for the impact we could have on the planet.

1 / Fabric

The supplier of the main fabric.

supplier

Japan Blue Co. Ltd.

Shinya Mills, Ibarra, Japan

2 / Trims

The supplier of sewing trims attached to the fabric.

Buttons and Rivets

Aurora Tex

Kalkaji, New Delhi, India

Zipper

YKK India Pvt Ltd

Ashok Nagar, Bangalore, India

3 / Manufacturing

Creating your custom pattern and converting the fabric into a finished garment

Sewing and Tailoring

Dibella India

Hosur Rd, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Fabric Wash

Global Wash Care

Begur Rd, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

4 / Packaging

The suppliers of our packaging materials

Packaging trims

United Precision Plastics

Madiwala, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Packaging Box

Akshay Packaging Industries

Mahadevapura, Bangalore, Karnataka, India