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What To Know Before You Order a Pair of Realigns
Realign is what happens when a denimhead builds the jeans he really wants to wear. My friend Robin Meijerink turned years of fade obsession into a brand in 2021—designed in the Netherlands, made in Kojima. Small batches, classic methods, modern fits; all for the best fades.
Back in the early days of Instagram, Robin made a name for himself by reposting faded jeans, spending hours every day hunting down the best shots.
That hunt gave him the appetite to create his own jeans. And for Robin, there was never any doubt they had to be made in Japan. He partnered with Collect Mills and Japan Blue Group to anchor Realign with the best makers in Kojima.
Realign is deliberately small-batch and personal; more of a passion project than mass production. Next to the brand, Robin also still does his Robin Denim content and consulting work, and he has a full-time job.
TL;DR: A Denimhead’s Brand, Made In Japan
Realign is by a denimhead, for denimheads. Robin built his name sharing faded jeans, and that same fade focus defines his brand. Modern Western fits, made entirely in Japan by the best of the best. Shop Realign now.
Where To Start With Realign
The range is tight with three fits and a concise fabric selection, so decisions are easy enough, at least on paper.
Not all fits are available in all fabrics (not yet anyway), so look at the fits first, then look at the fabric offering. If you’re unsure, the Regular Kenji is the safe all-rounder.
Realign Fits Are Modern Cuts
Realign has three core silhouettes, each a modern take on heritage denim. The fits balance comfort and clean lines—room where you need it, taper where you want it.
Regular Kenji
Medium rise, roomy thighs, gentle taper. Classic proportions with a contemporary leg line; easy with boots or sneakers. If you value comfort without bagginess, start here.
Tapered Yoshi
Room in the top block with a sharper taper from the knee down. Ideal if you’ve got bigger thighs and still want a clean, modern hem opening.
Slim Sakura
Lower-to-medium rise with a true slim silhouette and tight leg opening. Sharp and modern without drifting into skinny—size precisely.
Realign Fabrics Are Japanese Through and Through
Robin keeps the Realign fabrics selection focused, but they’re anything but plain. Everything comes out of Collect Mills in Kojima and carries the texture and character Japanese selvedge is known for.
Here’s a selection of what’s available at the time of publication:
14.5 oz. Osaka Denim
Midweight with a hairy, structured hand, pink selvedge line, and a deep indigo with a grey cast. Sanforized and unwashed, yet friendly from day one. A daily driver that rewards steady wear with even, all-over fades.
14 oz. Double Indigo II
Warp and weft both indigo, so it starts almost black with a violet cast in fresh light. The rope-dyed cotton slowly chips back—first purple, then vibrant blue, then white at stress points—delivering bold, high-contrast fades if you put in the miles.
17 oz. Atsude Selvedge
“Atsude” means thick—expect heft and visible slub. A looser weave makes it more comfortable than the number suggests; the rope-dyed slub yarns create bold highs and lows as it breaks in.
How Realign Makes Its Jeans
This is Kojima through and through. The Collect Mills denims are woven on vintage shuttle looms under low tension, using a blend of American and Australian cotton. Warp yarns are rope-dyed in pure indigo to build the deep tones and fading potential Japan is known for.
Cutting and sewing are handled in-house by Japan Blue Group, the company behind Momotaro and Japan Blue. Hardware and woven labels are also sourced in and around Kojima, keeping production tightly knit within the community.
What this adds up to is a familiar Kojima recipe—slow methods, obsessive QC, and a supply chain built on trust—but tuned for modern wearability. It’s why “Made in Japan” isn’t just a label for Realign. It’s the guarantee that every pair carries the same craft DNA that put Japanese selvedge on the map.
Good to Know When Buying Realign
Sizing: Generally true to size. Heavier fabrics like the 17 oz. Atsude feel snug early, then relax with wear. Check the thigh measurement closely for Yoshi and Sakura.
Break-in and fades: Osaka (14.5 oz.) is the easy daily option with steady, even fades. Double Indigo II starts near-black and shifts to vibrant blue, then white at abrasion points. Atsude (17 oz.) begins stiff, then opens up with bold high-low contrast as the slub yarns come alive.
Shipping and duties: Free worldwide shipping on orders over €250. VAT is included for EU shoppers; for orders outside the EU, expect local duties and customs on arrival. See the site’s shipping/returns for specifics.
Ready To Realign Your Rotation?
If you want Japanese selvedge with real texture, fits that work off the rack, and a brand run by one of us, Realign delivers. Pick your fabric, lock your fit, and let the fades do the talking (because they will).
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