Japanese Workwear Swatch Pack - 10 Cuts from Specialty Mills

Meet the fabric pack with grit, soul, and tons of potential

This 10-piece set of 9" x 11" cuts is a love letter to the mills of Japan—where denim isn’t just fabric, it’s folklore. Each swatch hails from specialty mills known for their meticulous craftsmanship and distinctive textures. Some are end-of-bolt. A few are ghosts of discontinued runs. And one or two carry barely-there weaving quirks—little birthmarks of hand-touched process.

These are heavyweight heroes and utility beauties—ideal for visible mending, patchwork, sashiko, rugged patching, or just admiring as part of your textile collection. If you know the names Kurashiki, Kojima, or Okayama… you know exactly why this pack belongs on your worktable (or in your vault).

• Includes: 10 pieces, each 9" x 11" (22.9 x 27.9 cm)

• Fiber Content: Primarily 100% cotton, with occasional linen or linen blends

• Origin: Specialty Japanese mills

• Style: Selvedge denim, chambray, canvas, herringbone, ripstop, engineer stripes, and more

• Weight Range: 4.5 oz to 26 oz, most in the 8-12 oz range

• Colors: Classic indigo, earthy neutrals, vintage workwear hues

• Condition: Vintage deadstock + mill cuts; minor weaving irregularities may be present (adds character, not flaws)

This is not your average scrap pack. It’s the real deal. Built for stitchers who appreciate patina, texture, and stories told in thread.

Each pack contains 10 pieces of fabrics similar to those shown in the photo, and fabrics will change over time. But we promise that all will be equally delicious. 

Made in Japan