Your jeans are made from raw, unsanforized Japanese selvedge denim. This means they have not been pre-washed and will shrink slightly on their first wash. This has been accounted for in your pattern.

First wash

Expect 3–5% shrinkage in length. This is normal and intentional.

Washing

Cold wash only, inside out, gentle cycle. Never hot water.

Drying

Hang dry only. Never tumble dry.

Best practice

Wash as infrequently as possible. Spot clean where you can. Freezing your jeans overnight kills bacteria and odour without affecting the fabric or fade.

Fading

Raw denim will fade and crease uniquely to the way you wear them. This is the whole point — wear them hard and they'll become yours.