The Cat’s Pajamas Selvedge is an 8.5oz Japanese selvedge denim inspired by early 20th-century workwear and 1920s reproduction fabrics. The name references period slang, when “the cat’s pajamas” was used to describe something exceptional, capturing the spirit of the era this fabric draws from.
Woven with a soft vintage indigo tone and a subtle beige weft, the fabric presents a warm, aged appearance that feels historically grounded rather than modern. A classic white selvedge edge reinforces its traditional construction.
While 8.5oz is considered lightweight today, early 1900s catalogs often marketed 9oz denim as “ultra heavyweight,” making this fabric a faithful interpretation of period-correct denim. Its lighter weight makes it especially suitable for spring and summer while maintaining structure and authenticity.
True to its historical reference, the fabric is finished with a reinforced paper patch rather than leather, reflecting the materials used before leather patches became standard. Tin buttons complete the reproduction-inspired detailing.
Please contact us with any questions or to request a notification when this product is restocked.
Made in Canada.
100% Cotton.
Machine wash cold. Hang to dry.
As a general rule: “Super Guy” = size up one. “Weird Guy” = get your typical size. “Easy Guy” = size down one. “True Guy” = size down one.
True Guy is a straight leg fit with a regular rise along with extra room in the seat and thigh that falls straight from knee to hem.
Please refer to size guide below for measurements. Note that variances in sizing can occur between products depending on date of manufacture, materials, etc. Please contact us with any questions prior to purchase.
Measurements:
Waist
28: 14.5” / 29: 15” / 30: 15.5” / 31: 16” / 32: 16.5” / 33: 17” / 34: 17.5” / 36: 18.5” / 38: 19.5” / 40: 20.75”
Front Rise
28: 12.25” / 29: 12.5” / 30: 12.5” / 31: 12.75” / 32: 13” / 33: 13” / 34: 13” / 36: 13.25” / 38: 14” / 40: 14.5”
Back Rise
28: 14.5” / 29: 15” / 30: 15” / 31: 15.25” / 32: 15.75” / 33: 15.75” / 34: 16.5” / 36: 16.5” / 38: 16.5” / 40: 17.25”
Thigh
28: 11.25” / 29: 12” / 30: 12.25” / 31: 12.5” / 32: 12.75” / 33: 13” / 34: 13” / 36: 13.75” / 38: 14.2” / 40: 14.75”
Inseam
28: 33.5” / 29: 33.5” / 30: 33.5” / 31: 33.5” / 32: 33.5” / 33: 33.5” / 34: 33.5” / 36: 33.5” / 38: 33.5” / 40: 33.5”
Leg Opening
28: 7.5” / 29: 8” / 30: 8” / 31: 8.25” / 32: 8.5” / 33: 8.75” / 34: 9” / 36: 9.25” / 38: 9.5” / 40: 9.75”
The Cat’s Pajamas Selvedge is an 8.5oz Japanese selvedge denim inspired by early 20th-century workwear and 1920s reproduction fabrics. The name references period slang, when “the cat’s pajamas” was used to describe something exceptional, capturing the spirit of the era this fabric draws from.
Woven with a soft vintage indigo tone and a subtle beige weft, the fabric presents a warm, aged appearance that feels historically grounded rather than modern. A classic white selvedge edge reinforces its traditional construction.
While 8.5oz is considered lightweight today, early 1900s catalogs often marketed 9oz denim as “ultra heavyweight,” making this fabric a faithful interpretation of period-correct denim. Its lighter weight makes it especially suitable for spring and summer while maintaining structure and authenticity.
True to its historical reference, the fabric is finished with a reinforced paper patch rather than leather, reflecting the materials used before leather patches became standard. Tin buttons complete the reproduction-inspired detailing.
Please contact us with any questions or to request a notification when this product is restocked.
Made in Canada.
100% Cotton.
Machine wash cold. Hang to dry.
As a general rule: “Super Guy” = size up one. “Weird Guy” = get your typical size. “Easy Guy” = size down one. “True Guy” = size down one.
True Guy is a straight leg fit with a regular rise along with extra room in the seat and thigh that falls straight from knee to hem.
Please refer to size guide below for measurements. Note that variances in sizing can occur between products depending on date of manufacture, materials, etc. Please contact us with any questions prior to purchase.
Measurements:
Waist
28: 14.5” / 29: 15” / 30: 15.5” / 31: 16” / 32: 16.5” / 33: 17” / 34: 17.5” / 36: 18.5” / 38: 19.5” / 40: 20.75”
Front Rise
28: 12.25” / 29: 12.5” / 30: 12.5” / 31: 12.75” / 32: 13” / 33: 13” / 34: 13” / 36: 13.25” / 38: 14” / 40: 14.5”
Back Rise
28: 14.5” / 29: 15” / 30: 15” / 31: 15.25” / 32: 15.75” / 33: 15.75” / 34: 16.5” / 36: 16.5” / 38: 16.5” / 40: 17.25”
Thigh
28: 11.25” / 29: 12” / 30: 12.25” / 31: 12.5” / 32: 12.75” / 33: 13” / 34: 13” / 36: 13.75” / 38: 14.2” / 40: 14.75”
Inseam
28: 33.5” / 29: 33.5” / 30: 33.5” / 31: 33.5” / 32: 33.5” / 33: 33.5” / 34: 33.5” / 36: 33.5” / 38: 33.5” / 40: 33.5”
Leg Opening
28: 7.5” / 29: 8” / 30: 8” / 31: 8.25” / 32: 8.5” / 33: 8.75” / 34: 9” / 36: 9.25” / 38: 9.5” / 40: 9.75”
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