How Kato Makes the Most Comfortable Stretch Selvedge Jeans

★ Check out Kato's jeans: https://ktku.co/vk ★ HOW THEY FADE JEANS AT THE FACTORY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAtcCZJ2K1o ★ Stretch vs Non Stretch Denim: https://stridewise.com/stretch-vs-non-stretch-jeans/ While visiting my aunt in Los Angeles, I made the trip out to Gardena to look at one of the most interesting brands in American-made jeans: Hiroshi Kato. The fabric and the designs come from exacting artisans in Japan, while the jeans are cut, sewn, washed, and finished here in the United States — it's the best of both worlds. Sounds like an ad? Nope, I got zero money! I just wanted to visit a jeans factory. Full article: https://stridewise.com/hiroshi-kato-jeans-factory/ 00:00 why we're here 00:51 how the denim's made in Japan 01:18 cutting and sewing 04:18 Distressing the jeans 05:00 Finishing and quality control