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