Nudie Jeans Co. Grim Tim Dry Selvage Jeans

The answer depends on the production version because older Grim Tim Dry Selvage releases used rigid cotton, while the current Dry Original Selvage uses 98 percent organic cotton and 2 percent elastane. The current fabric is a 13.5-ounce Japanese comfort-stretch selvedge denim from Kaihara.

Grim Tim has a slim fit with a straight leg and narrow opening, while Lean Dean is generally more tapered below the knee. Anyone with larger calves should try Grim Tim before assuming that the waist size alone determines the fit.

Nudie recommends roughly six months of regular wear before the first wash if pronounced personal fading is the goal. That is a recommendation rather than a requirement, and washing sooner is reasonable when the jeans are dirty or stretched out.

Nudie Jeans operates Repair Shops that offer free repairs on its jeans, subject to local service terms and the garment's condition. This is especially relevant to dry selvedge because high-friction areas can weaken while the fade pattern develops.