Naked & Famous - True Guy - Guardian 2 Selvedge
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 armor, 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.
Engineered yet authentic, Guardian 2 Selvedge represents a thoughtful fusion of modern material science and traditional Japanese denim craftsmanship.
The 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.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 14.25oz Japanese Selvedge Denim
- 80% Cotton / 20% Kevlar®
- Indigo Rope Dyed
- Pale yellow Kevlar® weft
- White-Yellow-White Selvedge Edge
- Kevlar® is a registered trademark of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- ["Button Fly"] Closure
- Tin Hardware
- 34" Inseam
- True Guy = Straight Leg Fit
SIZING
| Tag Size | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.25 | 32 | 33.25 | 34.5 | 36.5 | 38.5 | 40.5 | 42.5 | 44.5 |
| Front Rise | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.75 | 11.75 | 12 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.75 | 13.25 |
| Back Rise | 14.25 | 14.25 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.75 | 14.75 | 15 | 15.25 | 15.5 | 15.75 | 16 | 16.25 |
| Upper Thigh | 11.25 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.25 | 12.75 | 12.75 | 13 | 13.75 | 14 | 14.25 | 15 | 15.75 |
| Knee | 7.75 | 8 | 8.25 | 8.5 | 8.75 | 8.75 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 10.75 | 11 |
| Leg Opening | 7 | 7.25 | 7.5 | 7.75 | 8 | 8 | 8.25 | 8.5 | 8.75 | 9.25 | 9.5 | 10 |
| Inseam | 33.75 | 34 | 34.25 | 34.25 | 34.5 | 34.5 | 34.5 | 34.25 | 34.25 | 34.5 | 34.5 | 34.5 |