The Ultimate Jeans
Raw
- 100% organic Italian selvedge denim
- Subtly tailored cut. Not too slim, not too straight
- Expertly made in Portugal with durable finishings
Raw
Heritage meets the denim of tomorrow
We teamed up with the world-leading denim manufactures Candiani in Italy to create state-of-the-art sustainable jeans.
The problems you've had with your jeans in the past
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The denim wore out too fast
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The cut was poor
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They just weren’t comfort
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The pocket bags gave up far too quickly
Bellissimo denim
Never Seen Before
We can’t say it enough: the Ultimate Jeans are made from a very special fabric. It’s exclusive to Asphalte and took two years to develop in partnership with the Italian denim masters Candiani. The result is the kind of texture and character that’s usually the reserve of the famed Japanese denim looms. We’re really happy that we’ve managed to hit the same lofty heights in Europe with THE world leader in eco-responsible denim, slashing our footprint in the process. We think you’re going to love the result.
Masterpiece Canvas
Committed to responsible production, as ever, we decided to shift from our denim from Japan to somewhere closer to home. But maintaining the same deep characteristics in the process was no easy task. Enter Candiani. In 2021, we challenged them to recreate the unique grain and character of our Japanese denim in Italy. They said “Va bene,” and two years later, we’re proud to present the result: a beautiful 485 gr/m2 selvedge canvas, built to last and every bit the part.
Sustainable Denim, Limited Impact
Denim is the most popular material on the planet, but it’s also responsible for a lot of environmental damage. We, Asphalte, are always working to achieve the best quality and price at the lowest impact possible. That’s why we produce in Europe, making sure our jeans - like all clothing - are clean, local, and sustainable. The denim in our Ultimate Jeans is made from 100% fully certified organic cotton using recycled water and renewable energy. As always, you can trace every step of its journey right here on our site. We believe in transparency, don’t you?
Italian-Style Eco-Responsibility
Speaking of responsibility, it’s no accident we teamed up with Candiani. These guys are the real deal when it comes to sustainable denim. Based in a nature park in Lombardy, they’re constantly innovating to create the most responsible jeans around. From certifications to patented processes, they’re right at the cutting edge of green technology. Our Ultimate Jeans are based on many of their latest innovations, like Kitotex®, Indigo Juice®, and Sound Dye. We’ve got all the details on our blog if you want to know more. In short, this denim is walking, not talking marvel of eco-friendly engineering.
Unstoppable Tailored Fit
The fit of our Ultimate Jeans is tailored, and it’s already won over 65,000 customers. It’s roomy around the thighs and lightly taper from the knee down, creating a tidy yet comfortable silhouette. Whether you’re a loafer or a sneaker wearer, these jeans look great.
Your Patina
Our Ultimate Jeans are made to develop a rich patina unique to each wearer. From the choice of organic cotton fibres to the dyeing and stitching, we’ve thought of everything to ensure your denim ages beautifully over time. Every wear will shape them. It’s just like Alberto Candiani says: “It’s not just about how the colour starts, but how it ages with you, giving you that perfect vintage look”.
Exemplary Finishes
At Asphalte, our mission is to make sustainability accessible, and these Ultimate Jeans are proof of that. For less than 100€, you’re getting trousers woven, dyed, woven and made in Europe in the most sustainable way possible, with finishes designed to last and last and last. We’ve added overlocked inner seams, chain stitching at the hem, reinforced belt loops, and more. See you in ten years. Same jeans, same love.
Four Splendid Colours
Our new Ultimate Jeans come in four stunning shades: a deep raw for purists, a gently faded rinse, a light stone, and a stone black. What it going to be?
You Won’t Believe Your Legs
These jeans are the perfect mix of heritage and responsibility. They’re strong, look great, woven in Italy, assembled in Portugal, and crafted with the latest sustainable innovations. They’re a real passion project, embodying everything we believe in. We hope you like them.
We slipped into our Jeans just for you
We gathered a few loyal customers, and some of the Asphalte team, together to flaunt our wears. That means you can now get an even better idea of what our Ultimate Jeans look like in the flesh:
Mathias is 5’9 (1.71m) and wears a size 32
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All production steps for your Ultimate Jeans
What goes into making your Ultimate Jeans? The materials have travelled a total of 12,599 km (7,829 miles) from field to doormat.
Harvesting and preparing the cotton
Farming cooperatives Tanzania
Spinning, weaving, dyeing and washing
CANDIANI SPA (MAIN) - 498 Italy
Certifications : STANDARD 100 BY OEKOTEX, REGENAGRI, ISO 9001, GRS, OCS, ISO 45001, SA8000
Garment make
Confecções C.M. Borges Lda Portugal
Transport
Road and boat haulage
Environmental Impact
Our aim’s to give you as much information as possible on our clothes so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each pair of Ultimate Jeans we produce expressed in simple terms that we can all easily understand. There’s no point hiding from it:
14.88 kg
of CO2 emitted
Equivalent to 153.4 kms (95.3 miles) by car) travelled by car.
0.90 g
of phosphor released in the water
Equivalent to growing 14.9 kg of apples.
263.24 MJ
energy depletion
Equivalent to 88.9 hours of electric heating (avg. apartment).
NO SWEAT!
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide, with the cost being automatically calculated at checkout. For all deliveries to the UK, within the European Union, Switzerland and Norway we charge a flat fee of 9€. For other European countries we charge 15€, please check our FAQ for the full list of countries included. All other countries are charged at 25€.
Easy changes of size
If you get the wrong size or colour, fear not, we will exchange your item no questions asked. These are free for orders in the European Union and the UK. For all other countries, we only ask you to cover the cost of the return and we’ll take care of the cost of sending out any exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we pour a lot of hard work into each item we develop, but we won’t take it personally if you change your mind once you receive it for whatever reason. As long as the item is returned in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked. For more details see our terms and conditions.