The Guardian 2 Selvedge is a 14.25oz Japanese selvedge denim developed with an emphasis on strength and long-term durability. The fabric blends cotton with Kevlar®, an aramid fiber developed in 1965 and best known for its exceptional tensile strength, meaning its resistance to tearing and being pulled apart.
An interesting fact about Kevlar® is that its discovery was accidental. It was originally developed while researchers were trying to create a lightweight reinforcement fiber for tires. Instead, they produced a fiber so strong and stable that it went on to be used in body armour, aerospace components, and high-performance industrial applications.
Unlike performance fabrics that abandon traditional denim character, Guardian 2 retains the look, feel, and aging potential of classic selvedge denim while offering significantly higher tear resistance than a 100% cotton equivalent. While the jeans are not bulletproof, the Kevlar® content dramatically improves durability in high-stress situations and repeated wear.
A subtle pale yellow tone is visible in the weft, a natural result of Kevlar®’s inherent fiber color. This understated detail acts as a quiet visual signature of the fabric’s reinforced construction, adding depth without overpowering the indigo surface.
Please contact us with any questions or to request a notification when this product is restocked.
Made in Canada
80% Cotton / 20% Kevlar®
Wash cold. Hang dry.
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 Guardian 2 Selvedge is a 14.25oz Japanese selvedge denim developed with an emphasis on strength and long-term durability. The fabric blends cotton with Kevlar®, an aramid fiber developed in 1965 and best known for its exceptional tensile strength, meaning its resistance to tearing and being pulled apart.
An interesting fact about Kevlar® is that its discovery was accidental. It was originally developed while researchers were trying to create a lightweight reinforcement fiber for tires. Instead, they produced a fiber so strong and stable that it went on to be used in body armour, aerospace components, and high-performance industrial applications.
Unlike performance fabrics that abandon traditional denim character, Guardian 2 retains the look, feel, and aging potential of classic selvedge denim while offering significantly higher tear resistance than a 100% cotton equivalent. While the jeans are not bulletproof, the Kevlar® content dramatically improves durability in high-stress situations and repeated wear.
A subtle pale yellow tone is visible in the weft, a natural result of Kevlar®’s inherent fiber color. This understated detail acts as a quiet visual signature of the fabric’s reinforced construction, adding depth without overpowering the indigo surface.
Please contact us with any questions or to request a notification when this product is restocked.
Made in Canada
80% Cotton / 20% Kevlar®
Wash cold. Hang dry.
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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