CORDURA

It’s a tough material that is highly resistant to abrasion, and thanks to its wide range of color options, it has become indispensable for fabrics used in heavy-duty bags, such as messenger bags that require both durability and style.

What I want to introduce to you today is not a bag, but actually jeans made from "CORDURA."

swrve has been releasing these for a little while now, and although they have appeared in our shop a few times, we’ve never really had a good opportunity to showcase them.

We’ve now got a full stock of sizes, so I’m featuring them here again.

There are two models: swrve’s classic regular-fit jeans and skinny-fit jeans.

While the models are the same as before, the difference lies in the fabric: they use "CORDURA Denim."

(Both photos show the 30-inch size worn by someone 170cm tall and weighing 63kg)

Some of you might think that because it’s called "CORDURA," it must be manufactured by the Cordura company... (I thought so too), but it’s actually made by Invista, a company that was originally a subsidiary of DuPont, and "CORDURA" is a registered trademark.

Well, setting that aside, this "CORDURA Denim" is woven with the tough nylon thread produced by Invista.

While it looks no different from regular 100% cotton denim, its durability is in a different league, with about four times the abrasion resistance.

If you ride a bike, you’re bound to worry about the fabric fading or tearing, but with these jeans, you can worry a little less.

You might think that high durability means the fabric would be stiff, but this denim has plenty of stretch and excellent elasticity.

The finer details are the same as before, but let’s review them quickly.

Even though the fabric is stretchy, they don’t rely on that alone; the knees are articulated for a better fit.

There is a gusset in the crotch, similar to climbing pants.

This makes them easier to move in and reduces the strain on the fabric, allowing them to last longer.

The crotch gusset also eliminates the vertical seam in the area that bears the most weight, which reduces discomfort when sitting on a saddle.

Part of one belt loop is made of reflective material.

And if you roll up the right cuff, there’s a reflective print.

This proves to be more effective than expected when riding at night.

For some reason, the stitching on this "CORDURA" series is thicker.

Other details, such as the back waist being cut higher than regular casual wear, show that they haven't overlooked any hidden features.

Oh yes, it’s not just the fabric that has changed; as you can see in the photos above, the stitching is triple-stitched at key stress points.

The fabric is tougher, the stitching is tougher—it’s the best of both worlds. For someone like me who wears jeans constantly without worrying, I couldn't ask for more.

There’s no doubt these will become a new wardrobe staple.

I’ve been wearing the swrve regular trim fit jeans myself, but the fabric on the seat and knees has started to fade, so I’m planning to try these out next.

Oh, by the way, was anyone interested in this shirt?

I’m wearing an OUTLIER shirt in these photos; it also has a unique design that prevents the shoulder area from feeling tight when you're on a bike.

I just bought it recently, but it feels absolutely great!

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