Osaka, Japan · Est. 1997

Pure Blue Japan

Pure Blue Japan

Osaka-based denim label known for relaxed vintage-inspired cuts, textured slub fabrics, and hand-painted pocket details.

HQ

Osaka, Japan

Founded

1997

Stockists

6 stores

Price range

$170 - $782

Profile

Pure Blue Japan is a selvedge denim brand based in Osaka, Japan, founded in 1997. We track 112 listings across 79 models: 10 to 16.5oz, typically 14oz; mostly relaxed tapered, straight and slim tapered cuts; 78% unsanforized; fabric from Japan Blue.

Prices run from $170 to $736, typically $385. 12 US stores carry it (CO, IL, IN and more). 6 of 6 tracked listings had a verified price drop in the last 90 days (100% vs 3% site-wide).

Written from this brand's tracked listings, extracted specs and daily price snapshots.

At a glance

Fabric weight

10-16.5oz, typically 14oz

47 of 137 products state it

Price

from $170, typically $385

71 priced listings

Mills named

Japan Blue

only counted when the merchant names the mill

Raw vs washed

8 raw, 29 washed

Sanforization

2 sanforized, 7 unsanforized

Computed from what merchants state in their own listings, never inferred. Compare with other brands

Prices

What Pure Blue Japan costs

Lightweight (under 12oz)

$265 · typically $265

1 priced listing

Midweight (12-16oz)

$170 - $432 · typically $360

38 priced listings

Heavyweight (16oz+)

$340 - $438 · typically $365

3 priced listings

Verified drops, 90 days

100% of listings · site-wide 3%

6 of 6 with enough history · how we verify

Catalog

Recent products

68 in stock
1172-1 14oz Ecru Selvedge 5 Pocket Pants Regular Straight
Pure Blue Japan
SelvedgeRaw14oz

1172-1 14oz Ecru Selvedge 5 Pocket Pants Regular Straight

Blue in Green x PBJ original leather patch Color: Ecru x Beige Regular straight ...

$340 - $378
In Stock

Tracking price since Aug 18, 2026

ShopBlue in Green Soho
"Indigo x Sumi" 16oz Rinsed Double Nep Selvedge Denim - Relaxed Tapered Fit
Pure Blue Japan
Selvedge16oz

"Indigo x Sumi" 16oz Rinsed Double Nep Selvedge Denim - Relaxed Tapered Fit

Details Sizing Brand Info Made for extreme texture, Pure Blue Japan's Double Nep...

$495
7 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $495
ShopBlue Owl Workshop — Seattle (Flagship)
SLB-019 - 16.5oz Slubby Selvedge Denim - Relax Tapered Fit
Pure Blue Japan
SelvedgeRaw17oz

SLB-019 - 16.5oz Slubby Selvedge Denim - Relax Tapered Fit

Pure Blue Japan is one of those brands we've danced around for years and continu...

$365
In Stock
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $365
ShopJames Dant
"Oceanic Indigo x Black" 14oz Rinsed Selvedge Denim - Regular Straight Fit
Pure Blue Japan
Selvedge14oz

"Oceanic Indigo x Black" 14oz Rinsed Selvedge Denim - Regular Straight Fit

Details Sizing Brand Info Resembling the turquoise and emerald hues of Japan's c...

$445
2 sizes

Tracking price since Sep 17, 2026

ShopBlue Owl Workshop — Seattle (Flagship)
Pure Blue Japan GRE-003 14oz Greencast Indigo Regular Straight Wash
Pure Blue Japan
14oz

Pure Blue Japan GRE-003 14oz Greencast Indigo Regular Straight Wash

14oz Green Cast Indigo Denim Regular Straight Green Cast Indigo is a new denim t...

$374
7 sizes
ShopMildblend Supply Co.
Pure Blue Japan BR-14oz-003 14oz Brown Regular Straight Wash
Pure Blue Japan
SelvedgeRaw14oz

Pure Blue Japan BR-14oz-003 14oz Brown Regular Straight Wash

14oz. Brown Warp Selvedge Denim Unsanforized denim (One Washed) Regular Straight...

14ozStraightSulphur BlackUnsanforizedOne Wash
$392
4 sizes
ShopMildblend Supply Co.
14oz STRAIGHT - USED BLACK
Pure Blue Japan
SelvedgeRaw14oz

14oz STRAIGHT - USED BLACK

Pure Blue Japan - 003 Used Black This is denim you do not have to think about. T...

14ozStraightUnsanforizedOne Wash
$398 - $426
In Stock
ShopFERA
XX-002 14oz Rinsed Selvedge Denim - Piped Straight Fit
Pure Blue Japan
Selvedge14oz

XX-002 14oz Rinsed Selvedge Denim - Piped Straight Fit

Details Sizing Brand Info The XX Series is Pure Blue Japan's original 14oz Japan...

$295
In Stock

Tracking price since Sep 1, 2026

ShopBlue Owl Workshop — Seattle (Flagship)
"Indigo x Sumi" 16oz Rinsed Double Nep Selvedge Denim - Slim Tapered Fit
Pure Blue Japan
Selvedge16oz

"Indigo x Sumi" 16oz Rinsed Double Nep Selvedge Denim - Slim Tapered Fit

Details Sizing Brand Info Pure Blue Japan's Double Nep Selvedge Denim is woven f...

$495
In Stock

Tracking price since Aug 19, 2026

ShopBlue Owl Workshop — Seattle (Flagship)
"Indigo x Sumi" 16oz Rinsed Double Nep Selvedge Denim - Regular Straight Fit
Pure Blue Japan
Selvedge16oz

"Indigo x Sumi" 16oz Rinsed Double Nep Selvedge Denim - Regular Straight Fit

Details Sizing Brand Info Made for extreme texture, Pure Blue Japan's Double Nep...

$495
3 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 16, 2026Lowest ever: $495
ShopBlue Owl Workshop — Seattle (Flagship)
"Moonrock" 14oz Rinsed Heather Grey Selvedge Denim - Slim Straight Fit
Pure Blue Japan
Selvedge14oz

"Moonrock" 14oz Rinsed Heather Grey Selvedge Denim - Slim Straight Fit

Details Sizing Brand Info Presenting the third installment in the Pure Blue Japa...

14ozSlim StraightJapanPre-Washed
$265
In Stock
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $265
ShopBlue Owl Workshop — Seattle (Flagship)
XX-019 14oz Rinsed Selvedge Denim - Relaxed Tapered Fit
Pure Blue Japan
Selvedge14oz

XX-019 14oz Rinsed Selvedge Denim - Relaxed Tapered Fit

Details Sizing Brand Info The XX Series is Pure Blue Japan's original 14oz Japan...

$385
11 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $385
ShopBlue Owl Workshop — Seattle (Flagship)
6225-D - 14.5oz "Dark Waterfall" Selvedge Type II Jacket - Indigo
Pure Blue Japan
Selvedge15oz

6225-D - 14.5oz "Dark Waterfall" Selvedge Type II Jacket - Indigo

The Pure Blue Japan Waterfall Denim jacket takes the classic Type-II silhouette ...

14.5ozJapanIndigoOne Wash
$483
2 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $483
ShopJames Dant
TCD-019-BR - 14oz Teacore Selvedge Denim Brown Weft - Relaxed Taper
Pure Blue Japan
SelvedgeRaw14oz

TCD-019-BR - 14oz Teacore Selvedge Denim Brown Weft - Relaxed Taper

Pure Blue Japan's Tea-Core Denim series is one of the most genuinely original id...

$392
2 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 19, 2026Lowest ever: $392
ShopJames Dant
"Natural Used Black" 14oz Washed Selvedge Denim - Regular Straight Fit
Pure Blue Japan
Selvedge14oz

"Natural Used Black" 14oz Washed Selvedge Denim - Regular Straight Fit

Details Sizing Brand Info Pure Blue Japan applies a "Used" wash treatment to the...

$295
In Stock

Tracking price since Aug 19, 2026

ShopBlue Owl Workshop — Seattle (Flagship)
"Oceanic Indigo x Black" 14oz Rinsed Selvedge Denim - Relaxed Tapered Fit
Pure Blue Japan
Selvedge14oz

"Oceanic Indigo x Black" 14oz Rinsed Selvedge Denim - Relaxed Tapered Fit

Details Sizing Brand Info Resembling the turquoise and emerald hues of Japan's c...

$445
In Stock

Tracking price since Sep 17, 2026

ShopBlue Owl Workshop — Seattle (Flagship)

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