Denim ·
Two pairs of jeans with the same cut can look very different by the afternoon, and the reason is the fabric. Rigid cotton holds a crisp line, a blend with lyocell drapes softly, and stretch denim moves with you but loosens at the knee.
Pick a fabric in the interactive and move the wears slider to see how each one changes between washes, then use the quick guide to match it to what you are wearing.
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A plain straight leg in rigid denim, so it holds its line and creases crisply. Dark indigo keeps it easy to pair with soft knits.
Rigid denim · Straight leg · Dark indigo
Cotton only, listed with no stretch fibre, so it keeps its shape as it softens. A solid black is simple to wear with almost anything.
100% cotton · Black · Denim
Mostly cotton with lyocell for a softer drape and a touch of elastane for ease. A good everyday blend that suits tailored jackets.
Cotton and lyocell · 1% elastane · Straight leg
