Back in the day, BUSHIDO 17oz black denim was one of Samurai's standard fabrics. Unfortunately, because of the very few looms that were able to weave a fabric this rugged and slubby, and also because of conflicts with the production of other indigo fabrics, we had to say a tearful goodbye to this fabric after having a serious and realistic review our standard items. Six years later, on our 25th anniversary, we are back in black with our new Zero Black denim. You can even see the uneven texture of these beauties in the picture. The secret to producing texture like this lies in the original thick yarns that are used. The same yarns as those used in our ZERO BUSHIDO 17oz are employed, giving it a look that is in keeping with the Samurai Jeans aesthetic. After intensive, ongoing research we select the cotton production areas every year and adjust the exact percentages to maintain that uneven, slubby feel. The yarn is then dyed with sulfide dyes, black on the outside, white on the inside, before being woven slowly and carefully at very low tension. The low-tension weave creates an even more uneven look when the fabric is eventually washed. You can even see the uneven texture of these beauties in the picture. The secret to producing texture like this lies in the original thick yarns that are used. The same yarns as those used in our ZERO BUSHIDO 17oz are employed, giving it a look that is in keeping with the Samurai Jeans aesthetic. After intensive, ongoing research we select the cotton production areas every year and adjust the exact percentages to maintain that uneven, slubby feel. The yarn is then dyed with sulfide dyes, black on the outside, white on the inside, before being woven slowly and carefully at very low tension. The low-tension weave creates an even more uneven look when the fabric is eventually washed.