4 – Sizing

Unlike sanforized denim, which should fit snugly to the waist to account for stretch over time, unsanforized jeans should start slightly loose to account for the shrinkage. When purchasing our Kibata jeans, keep in mind that the presoak can cause the jeans to shrink up to 1.5" in the waist and 2" in length depending on the water temperature. Consider sizing down if you have over 2" of room in the waist before the soak.