Rare Levi's 501 jeans from the Cone Mills White Oak factory, which is no longer in operation. These are made with Cone Denim. In excellent condition, worn only twice after purchase. Size: 32 x 32 Actual measurements: Waist 88cm, Inseam (rolled up) 67cm, Inseam (full length) 72cm - Color: Dark Blue - Material: Cone Denim - Design: Straight Denim - Sewing: Mexico • Overview of Cone Denim • Manufacturer: Cone Mills Corporation (established 1891, North Carolina, USA) • Brand Name: Cone Denim • Features: • Famous for traditional "selvage denim (red ear)" woven on shuttle looms • High-density and rough texture • Develops "whiskers" and vertical fading with age, resulting in beautiful color fading • Examples of use: Used in numerous vintage models, including Levi's 501 ⸻ • Relationship between Cone Mills and Levi's • From 1915 to 2017, Levi's sourced denim fabric from the "Cone Mills White Oak factory." • This was an official "designated mill (fabric factory)" for Levi's for over 100 years, and the fabric used in vintage models like the 501XX was often made at White Oak. ⸻ • The End of Cone Denim and Its Value • End of 2017: The White Oak factory closed, and production of American-made Cone Denim ended. • As a result, "Cone Mills White Oak denim" has become a valuable vintage material, and it can command high prices in the used market and among collectors. Thank you for viewing.