Description
Fit Notes
Model is 180cm tall and weights 79kg. He wears a size EU50. Please check or measuring guide for correct measurements and size calculations
Fit: Straight Leg Classic. Straight cut from the knee to the hem with a comfortable, natural drape.
Rise: High rise waistband height that stays in place without pinching when sitting or working. Waistbands sit just on or below the belly button and rest on the smallest part of the waist.
Back Pockets: Single-seam back pockets with overrun stitching for extra reinforcement. The left pocket features a mule ear inspired fold to expose the rainbow weft.
Fabric & Trims
Fabric: 13.5 oz Rainbow Selvedge Denim with a heavy 6+7*7 slub structure, a red selvedge ID, and a multi-colored rainbow weft. This fabric is RAW and sanforized.
Other fabrics are available, for specifics go to our fabric guide…
Provenance: Bench Made in Portugal (EU).
Interior Detail: Fully double-lined pocket bags for durability, made from combed and ringspun Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton woven in a herringbone pattern. The left pocket bag is silkscreened with a Caravel illustration by artist António Caramelo.
Construction: We use 20s/3 and 40s/2 cotton threads with a poly core. Flat-felled seams, corded belt loops, and a corded buttonhole built to withstand heavy daily wear.
Hardware: Finished with an ‘Ghost Patch’ on the outside of the waistband, YKK big zippers and custom hand-set S&O hardware.
Aging: RAW indigo denim. As the fabric wears down through daily use, the slub texture and underlying rainbow weft become visible.
Lead Time & Production
Denim | Care & Evolution
Wash: Wash inside out in a bathtub or on a delicate/slow spin cycle. Never tumble dry.
Temperature: Use cold or lukewarm water.
Drying: Line dry / hang dry away from direct heat or harsh sunlight.
Detergent: Use a mild indigo-safe or enzyme-based detergent. Avoid chlorine bleach, harsh chemical stain removers, and optical brighteners.
Note: Expect indigo bleeding—a signature mark RAW Denim.
Leather | Care & Evolution
Exposure: Avoid water; if wet, pat dry immediately.
Maintenance: Clean with a soft cloth; condition every 3–6 months.
Storage: Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Store in a cool, dry place.
Hardware: Wipe regularly to maintain shine. Minor scratches add character.
Our Open Ledger
The value of a garment lies in the truth of its creation.”
At Sal & Ouro, we choose the Hard Way — more time, better materials, and artisanal labor. Half of every purchase goes directly into materials, craftsmanship and packaging. Here’s how your investment is allocated:
Materials – 13% Allocated to premium raw materials like Japanese, Chinese, and Italian selvedge denim, Egyptian cotton, full-grain leather, merino wool, and solid copper hardware.
Craftsmanship – 36% Dedicated entirely to the hands-on work of experienced Portuguese Denim Builders who construct each piece from pattern to final stitch.
Operations – 10% Covers essential operational elements including certification, RFID digital authentication, and detailed garment documentation.
Brand Growth & Design – 9% Invested in continuous material research, pattern development, and long-term storytelling to build our brand with independent intent.
Packaging – 1% Funds our carefully considered, high-grade presentation packaging designed to protect and honor the garment during transit.
Sustainability / Stewardship – 2% Supports active environmental initiatives, including tree planting per garment and maintaining a lifetime repair guarantee for our on our work.
Taxes – 19% Covers statutory local value-added taxes (calculated as a 19% share of the final gross consumer price).
Profit – 11% Sustains a self-sufficient atelier free from external corporate pressure, allowing us to choose quality over scale.
