#556 Vidalia Indigo X Black

When the famous Cone Mills White Oak plant in Greensboro shut down, Vidalia Mills stepped in to keep the tradition of authentic American made selvedge denim alive. All the building blocks for a quintessential, raw selvedge are here with the addition of quality and authenticity. It starts with certified, sustainably grown American cotton. This core building block is transformed by vintage Draper X3 shuttle looms, previously used by Cone Mills, that were lovingly re-energized by Vidalia in their Louisiana factory. The output is a hefty, 13.5 ounce, well starched denim.

This version goes beyond the standard indigo-on-white composition. The warp retains an inky, extra dark indigo dye. The weft is jet black. There is a wonderful formality to this denim that offers you a much different look than traditional color-on-white selvedge. It's great for a slightly dressier look. The way these blue-black selvedges age is beautiful. They stay a bit more saturated at the start, but as you put more time on them, the white yarn cores start to get exposed, giving you even more depth and character. Truly the last of its kind.