Manufactured from the finest, naturally grown cotton (no chemicals in the growing yields a higher water absorption rate when the indigo dye meets the threads, thus more beautiful fading over time from wear) in a lighter 12-ounce weight vs. 14.25 ounces on the 1947 style, this Sugar Cane jean style debuted in 2014 and is often referred to as the Sugar Cane 2014 Jean, though it is officially known as the Sugar Cane Type III 1947 Jean. 

These jeans are based from the original Levi Strauss classic 1947 XX 501 but they have been given a contemporary revision in cut:  the front and back rises are lowered, the legs tapered and narrowed even more than the Type II 1947 style, and the seat taken in, creating a slim appearance from the knee down, though they are not in any way a pencil-leg jean style.  The lighter denim weight makes this a great jean for most climates, and they can be comfortably worn even in the warm-weather months.  The combination of the new, lighter denim and the contemporary fit have made these one of Sugar Cane’s most popular jean styles for wear with sneakers.  

Other than the leaner cut and lighter-weight denim, the basic styling details and hardware on these jeans remain the same as found on the famous Sugar Cane 1947 Jeans.  Take note of these authentic features and details found only on a premium selvage jean of this pedigree:

• Button-fly, five-pocket construction

• Famous, hidden reinforcing rear pocket rivets to prevent scratching of saddles and furniture, which were deleted on 501 production in the 1950's

• Original-style paper flasher and labels employed on the outer packaging of the original dungarees

• Genuine, deerskin leather patch with Sugar Cane logo in a style and color reminiscent of that found on the original 501 XX's

• Custom manufactured from the finest, naturally grown, uneven-cotton yarns from a blend of Zimbabwe and Texas cotton staples woven into 12-ounce selvage denim produced on the original shuttle looms employed back in the 1930's, including a color matching to the shade of blue employed in the manufacture of the original 501 XX dungarees and pink selvage edge

• Rope dyed with all-natural indigo

• Custom manufacturing of copper rivets and buttons to precisely match design style, size and dimension of the vintage pieces

• Custom manufacturing of the heavy, all-cotton twill to fabricate pockets, not the thin weaves found on many mainstream jeans made today

• Exact duplication of original stitch style throughout construction

• Exact color and grade matching of the all-cotton thread employed in original manufacture

• Exact duplication of 501 XX rear pocket shape and attachment stitching

• Riveted coin pocket

Non-sanforized, unwashed, raw-denim jeans will experience significant shrinkage after the initial wash and drying.  Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit in these non-sanforized, unwashed, raw-denim jeans.  Unwashed, raw-denim measures can be found under the tab PRODUCT MEASUREMENTS.

We will also be glad to measure the waist of jeans we have in stock to be sure what we send you has the measurement you require, so please ask before ordering. 

Fit/sizing:   Waist sizes available 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36 & 38.  Sizes up to and including 29 will have an approximate 32” inseam after washing; waist sizes 30-38 will have an approximate 34" inseam after washing.  All sizes marked on label reflect approximate after-wash, post-shrinkage measurements; this means that a pair of one-wash jeans size 34 x 34 will have an approximate 36" waist measure and a approximate 34" inseam measure.  Measures are always listed in approximate terms due to the erratic nature of selvage denim.  Waist measures are the most erratic and can be 2" larger than the size on the label after shrinkage; waist measures will also stretch out permanently by about 1"-1.5" after being worn approximately 20-25 times.

When ordering, please feel free to state in the order notes the actual waist measurement you desire in the jeans being purchased and we will measure the jeans before shipping to you.

Sugar Cane products are imported from Japan

Manufactured from the finest, naturally grown cotton (no chemicals in the growing yields a higher water absorption rate when the indigo dye meets the threads, thus more beautiful fading over time from wear) in a lighter 13-ounce weight.

Black denim is a rare offering from Sugar Cane, and these jeans are quite special in this regard:

There are two different black yarns employed to craft this fabric.  The warp is fabricated from sulfur-dyed yarn and the weft consists of a reactive, pigment-dyed yarn.  The result is that the warp will fade over time from black to gray to near-white after significant wearing, whereas the weft will stay black and only fade to a medium gray, very slowly.

The jean cut is based from the original Levi Strauss classic 1947 XX 501 but they have been given a contemporary revision in cut:  the front and back rises are lowered, the legs tapered and narrowed even more than the Type II 1947 style, and the seat taken in, creating a slim appearance from the knee down, though they are not in any way a pencil-leg jean style.  The lighter denim weight makes this a great jean for most climates, and they can be comfortably worn even in the warm-weather months.  The combination of this exotic, black denim and the contemporary fit have made these one of Sugar Cane’s most popular jean styles for wear with sneakers.  

Other than the leaner cut and black denim, the basic styling details and hardware on these jeans remain the same as found on the famous Sugar Cane 1947 Jeans.  Take note of these authentic features and details found only on a premium selvage jean of this pedigree:

• Button-fly, five-pocket construction

• Famous, hidden reinforcing rear pocket rivets to prevent scratching of saddles and furniture, which were deleted on 501 production in the 1950's

• Original-style paper flasher and labels employed on the outer packaging of the original dungarees

• Genuine, deerskin leather patch with Sugar Cane logo in a style and color reminiscent of that found on the original 501 XX's

• Custom manufactured from the finest, naturally grown, uneven-cotton yarns woven into 13-ounce selvage denim produced on the original shuttle looms employed back in the 1930's and featuring a selvage edge

• Yarn-dyed black selvage denim

• Custom manufacturing of copper rivets and buttons to precisely match design style, size and dimension of the vintage pieces

• Custom manufacturing of the heavy, all-cotton twill to fabricate pockets, not the thin weaves found on many mainstream jeans made today

• Exact duplication of original stitch style throughout construction

• Exact color and grade matching of the all-cotton thread employed in original manufacture

• Exact duplication of 501 XX rear pocket shape and attachment stitching

• Riveted coin pocket

One-wash jeans are rinsed once in cold water to produce a product that is fully shrunken and ready to wear; you don't need to worry about additional shrinkage of any consequence.

Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.  

Fit/sizing:   Waist sizes available 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36 & 38.  Sizes up to and including 29 will have an approximate 32” inseam, waist sizes 30-36 will have an approximate 34" inseam, and size 38 has an approximate 36" inseam.  All sizes marked on label reflect approximate after-wash, post-shrinkage measurements; this means that a pair of one-wash jeans size 34 x 34 will have an approximate 36" waist measure and a approximate 34" inseam measure.  Measures are always listed in approximate terms due to the erratic nature of selvage denim.  Waist measures are the most erratic and can be 2" larger than the size on the label, so if you require a specific measurement for the waist and/or inseam, please contact us and we will let you know what we have available.  Waist measures will also stretch out permanently by about 1"-1.5" after being worn approximately 20-25 times.

Sugar Cane products are imported from Japan

Sugar Cane vintage-style shirts are for those who can appreciate the myriad of nuances and character found in the finest single-malt scotch, the clearest, most-colorless diamond or hand-crafted, centuries-old Persian rug. Nothing like this has been offered since the "good old days" of the 1930's - 1950's when clothing had to last by necessity. One look and you will be immediately transported back to an era when America was the unquestioned king of goods synonymous with top quality and durability.

This is rugged and stylish American history at its best, and it is also going to look fabulous when worn because it is cut to flatter the body, unlike the ultra-loose styles so often encountered everywhere today.  This shirt is extremely special and will be most appreciated by the hardcore, vintage enthusiast, being crafted from a hard-wearing, unwashed, raw cotton-covert selvage fabric with random flecks of off-white and woven on vintage shuttle looms. Quantities are very limited.  

Take note of these authentic features and details found only on a premium vintage-style shirt of this pedigree:

• Placket-front closure
• Open-top pockets with bar tacked corners for extra strength
• Collar stand for crisper appearance
• Double-stitching and rolled seams
• Reinforced shoulder yoke for greater durability at this crucial abrasion area
• Custom manufacturing of genuine urea buttons
• Custom manufacturing of a cotton-covert selvage fabric in the unwashed raw stage using vintage shuttle looms
• Chain-stitch runoff with selvage gusset at shirttail scallop edge
• All-cotton thread employed in construction, with red all-cotton thread employed in sewing interior seams
• Exact copy of the original-style rayon-on-cotton labels
• True vintage fit for flattering appearance, not sloppy, relaxed fit with droopy shoulder seams

Please note: The fabric is made of unwashed, lightly Sanforized fabric and will still shrink a bit after washing  depending on how you launder this garment. After normal washing in cool water and line drying, expected shrinkage should be about 2% overall; drying in an electric dryer with heat could increase shrinkage and is not endorsed by the manufacturer.

Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from Japan

The Whitesville brand is a long-defunct sportswear label from the "good old days" in American clothing that was resurrected by the same manufacturer that brings us the world-renowned Buzz Rickson's, Sugar Cane, and Sun Surf brands, thus the quality and vintage detailing is consistent across all brands.  

Now, you may ask, what is a loop-wheeled hoodie sweatshirt?  Loop-wheeling looms are special machines that were once common decades ago and able to weave even rows of small loops of yarn on the inner fabric side rather than the typical fleece we see on contemporary sweatshirt interiors that has much more of a solid, flat appearance.  These old looms also can only weave one set diameter per loom; this means the factory needs a different loom for each size - very expensive - which is why you hardly ever see true tube construction in modern-day garments.  Even the most expensive designer sweatshirts will usually have a side seam - sometimes two seams!  Tube construction ensures true shape is maintained, not only during its construction, but during its life of wear.  This is the proper way to make a sweatshirt; in the good old days, the proper way was the only way.  It's cheap and easy to make shirts from a flat piece of cloth and most customers would never notice the difference, though they may wonder why their not-so-cheap sweatshirt seemed to lose its shape after only a few washes - but now you know.

Traditional vintage-style sweatshirts of this caliber are not available even from the fashion high street. With shrewd foresight of the oncoming vintage clothing market, much of the old, U.S.-made 1920's machinery and looms were bought up by the Japanese in the 1970's when they were otherwise deemed obsolete.  These old looms, although much slower than modern machinery, are able to produce much higher-quality fabric - fabric that perfectly matches the quality of those garments made from the good old days.  For those who can appreciate such quality, these sweatshirts are sure to please.

These Whitesville premium, vintage-style, all-cotton athletic sweatshirts are not made from the same fabric as our Buzz Rickson's sweatshirts and hoodies even though they come from the same parent company; Whitesville sweatshirts are made from much heavier fabric, but are otherwise of similar vintage detailing that includes 100% cotton fabricated on 1920's-vintage loop-wheeling machines, styled with all the correct features found on the old sweatshirts, and cut to hug the body in a flattering form without bulk, just as the vintage originals did.  Limited quantities available.  Take note of these authentic vintage styling features:

• Custom manufacturing of heavyweight, all-cotton fleece fabricated on a vintage loop-wheeling loom

• Vintage wash

• TUBE-Body construction with no side seams and only a zipper set in the front where the fabric was split open

• Set-in sleeves

• Two D-Style pockets

• Zipper-front closure

• Sewn-in hood

• Exact copy of the original-style rayon-on-cotton labels

• True vintage fit for flattering appearance, not a sloppy, relaxed fit with droopy shoulder seams

Sizes:  Small, Medium, Large & XL (fit is larger than Buzz Rickson's sweatshirts and hoodies).   Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from Japan

The Whitesville brand is a long-defunct sportswear label from the "good old days" in American clothing that was resurrected by the same manufacturer that brings us the world-renowned Buzz Rickson's, Sugar Cane, and Sun Surf brands, thus the quality and vintage detailing is consistent across all brands.

This is a super-heavyweight, waffle thermal-lined hoodie sweat jacket made from loop-wheeled fabric, just like the good old days.  When we call this a jacket, it is no understatement, and unlike anything you are familiar with and will find elsewhere.  Size small weighs 3.5 lbs!!!  Yes, the smallest size is as heavy as many coats, and very insulated!  You will be knocked out by the quality, vintage detailing, and fit, as well as the thickness and heft of this hoodie.  We simply cannot say enough good about this hoodie; it is one of the most impressive items we offer, the likes of which have not been seen for many decades; we recall these in the 1970's, and that may have been the last time they were produced.  But now we can offer you what was once readily available when the USA was the king of quality!

Traditional vintage-style sweatshirts of this caliber are not available even from the fashion high street. With shrewd foresight of the oncoming vintage clothing market, much of the old, U.S.-made 1920's machinery and looms were bought up by the Japanese in the 1970's when they were otherwise deemed obsolete.  These old looms, although much slower than modern machinery, are able to produce much higher-quality fabric - fabric that perfectly matches the quality of those garments made from the good old days.  For those who can appreciate such quality, these sweatshirts are sure to please.

These Whitesville premium, vintage-style, all-cotton athletic sweatshirts are not made from the same fabric as our Buzz Rickson's sweatshirts and hoodies even though they come from the same parent company; Whitesville sweatshirts are made from much heavier fabric, but are otherwise of similar vintage detailing that includes 100% cotton fabricated on 1920's-vintage loop-wheeling machines, styled with all the correct features found on the old sweatshirts, and cut to hug the body in a flattering form without bulk, just as the vintage originals did.  Limited quantities available.  Take note of these authentic vintage styling features:

• Custom manufacturing of heavyweight, all-cotton fleece fabricated on a vintage loop-wheeling loom

• Super-heavy all-cotton waffle thermal lining

• Vintage wash

• TUBE-Body construction with no side seams and only a zipper set in the front where the fabric was split open

• Set-in sleeves

• Two D-Style pockets

• Zipper-front closure

• Sewn-in hood

• Exact copy of the original-style rayon-on-cotton labels

• True vintage fit for flattering appearance, not a sloppy, relaxed fit with droopy shoulder seams

Sizes:  Small, Medium, Large & XL (fit is larger than Buzz Rickson's sweatshirts and hoodies).   Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from Japan

The Whitesville brand is a long-defunct sportswear label from the "good old days" in American clothing that was resurrected by the same manufacturer that brings us the world-renowned Buzz Rickson's, Sugar Cane, and Sun Surf brands, thus the quality and vintage detailing is consistent across all brands.  

Now, you may ask, what is a loop-wheeled sweatshirt?  Loop-wheeling looms are special machines that were once common decades ago and able to weave even rows of small loops of yarn on the inner fabric side rather than the typical fleece we see on contemporary sweatshirt interiors that has much more of a solid, flat appearance.  These old looms also can only weave one set diameter per loom; this means the factory needs a different loom for each size - very expensive - which is why you hardly ever see true tube construction in modern-day garments.  Even the most expensive designer sweatshirts will usually have a side seam - sometimes two seams!  Tube construction ensures true shape is maintained, not only during its construction, but during its life of wear.  This is the proper way to make a sweatshirt; in the good old days, the proper way was the only way.  It's cheap and easy to make shirts from a flat piece of cloth and most customers would never notice the difference, though they may wonder why their not-so-cheap sweatshirt seemed to lose its shape after only a few washes - but now you know.

Traditional vintage-style sweatshirts of this caliber are not available even from the fashion high street. With shrewd foresight of the oncoming vintage clothing market, much of the old, U.S.-made 1920's machinery and looms were bought up by the Japanese in the 1970's when they were otherwise deemed obsolete.  These old looms, although much slower than modern machinery, are able to produce much higher-quality fabric - fabric that perfectly matches the quality of those garments made from the good old days.  For those who can appreciate such quality, these sweatshirts are sure to please.

These Whitesville premium, vintage-style, all-cotton athletic sweatshirts are not made from the same fabric as our Buzz Rickson's sweatshirts and hoodies even though they come from the same parent company; Whitesville sweatshirts are made from much heavier fabric, but are otherwise of similar vintage detailing that includes 100% cotton fabricated on 1920's-vintage loop-wheeling machines, styled with all the correct features found on the old sweatshirts, and cut to hug the body in a flattering form without bulk, just as the vintage originals did.  Limited quantities available.  Take note of these authentic vintage styling features:

• Custom manufacturing of heavyweight, all-cotton fleece fabricated on a vintage loop-wheeling loom

• TUBE-Body construction with no side seams

• Set-in sleeves

• Four-inch cuff and waistband

• Vee-placket neck detail on front and back

• Exact copy of the original-style rayon-on-cotton labels

• True vintage fit for flattering appearance, not a sloppy, relaxed fit with droopy shoulder seams

Sizes:  Small, Medium, & Large (fit is larger than Buzz Rickson's sweatshirts and hoodies).   Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from Japan

The Whitesville brand is a long-defunct sportswear label from the "good old days" in American clothing that was resurrected by the same manufacturer that brings us the world-renowned Buzz Rickson's, Sugar Cane, and Sun Surf brands, thus the quality and vintage detailing is consistent across all brands.  

Now, you may ask, what is a loop-wheeled sweatshirt?  Loop-wheeling looms are special machines that were once common decades ago and able to weave even rows of small loops of yarn on the inner fabric side rather than the typical fleece we see on contemporary sweatshirt interiors that has much more of a solid, flat appearance.  These old looms also can only weave one set diameter per loom; this means the factory needs a different loom for each size - very expensive - which is why you hardly ever see true tube construction in modern-day garments.  Even the most expensive designer sweatshirts will usually have a side seam - sometimes two seams!  Tube construction ensures true shape is maintained, not only during its construction, but during its life of wear.  This is the proper way to make a sweatshirt; in the good old days, the proper way was the only way.  It's cheap and easy to make shirts from a flat piece of cloth and most customers would never notice the difference, though they may wonder why their not-so-cheap sweatshirt seemed to lose its shape after only a few washes - but now you know.

Traditional vintage-style sweatshirts of this caliber are not available even from the fashion high street. With shrewd foresight of the oncoming vintage clothing market, much of the old, U.S.-made 1920's machinery and looms were bought up by the Japanese in the 1970's when they were otherwise deemed obsolete.  These old looms, although much slower than modern machinery, are able to produce much higher-quality fabric - fabric that perfectly matches the quality of those garments made from the good old days.  For those who can appreciate such quality, these sweatshirts are sure to please.

These Whitesville premium, vintage-style, all-cotton athletic sweatshirts are not made from the same fabric as our Buzz Rickson's sweatshirts and hoodies even though they come from the same parent company; Whitesville sweatshirts are made from much heavier fabric, but are otherwise of similar vintage detailing that includes 100% cotton fabricated on 1920's-vintage loop-wheeling machines, styled with all the correct features found on the old sweatshirts, and cut to hug the body in a flattering form without bulk, just as the vintage originals did.  Limited quantities available.  Take note of these authentic vintage styling features:

• Custom manufacturing of heavyweight, all-cotton fleece fabricated on a vintage loop-wheeling loom

• Vintage wash

• TUBE-Body construction with no side seams

• Set-in sleeves

• Four-inch cuff and waistband

• Knit collar, cuffs, and waistband in a ribbing style that just screams old school 

• Vee-placket neck detail on front and back

• Exact copy of the original-style rayon-on-cotton labels

• True vintage fit for flattering appearance, not a sloppy, relaxed fit with droopy shoulder seams

Sizes:  Small, Medium, & Large (fit is larger than Buzz Rickson's sweatshirts and hoodies).   Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from Japan

The Whitesville brand is a long-defunct sportswear label from the "good old days" in American clothing that was resurrected by the same manufacturer that brings us the world-renowned Buzz Rickson's, Sugar Cane, and Sun Surf brands, thus the quality and vintage detailing is consistent across all brands.  

Now, you may ask, what is a loop-wheeled sweatshirt?  Loop-wheeling looms are special machines that were once common decades ago and able to weave even rows of small loops of yarn on the inner fabric side rather than the typical fleece we see on contemporary sweatshirt interiors that has much more of a solid, flat appearance.  These old looms also can only weave one set diameter per loom; this means the factory needs a different loom for each size - very expensive - which is why you hardly ever see true tube construction in modern-day garments.  Even the most expensive designer sweatshirts will usually have a side seam - sometimes two seams!  Tube construction ensures true shape is maintained, not only during its construction, but during its life of wear.  This is the proper way to make a sweatshirt; in the good old days, the proper way was the only way.  It's cheap and easy to make shirts from a flat piece of cloth and most customers would never notice the difference, though they may wonder why their not-so-cheap sweatshirt seemed to lose its shape after only a few washes - but now you know.

Traditional vintage-style sweatshirts of this caliber are not available even from the fashion high street. With shrewd foresight of the oncoming vintage clothing market, much of the old, U.S.-made 1920's machinery and looms were bought up by the Japanese in the 1970's when they were otherwise deemed obsolete.  These old looms, although much slower than modern machinery, are able to produce much higher-quality fabric - fabric that perfectly matches the quality of those garments made from the good old days.  For those who can appreciate such quality, these sweatshirts are sure to please.

These Whitesville premium, vintage-style, all-cotton athletic sweatshirts are not made from the same fabric as our Buzz Rickson's sweatshirts and hoodies even though they come from the same parent company; Whitesville sweatshirts are made from much heavier fabric, but are otherwise of similar vintage detailing that includes 100% cotton fabricated on 1920's-vintage loop-wheeling machines, styled with all the correct features found on the old sweatshirts, and cut to hug the body in a flattering form without bulk, just as the vintage originals did.  Limited quantities available.  Take note of these authentic vintage styling features:

• Custom manufacturing of heavyweight, all-cotton fleece fabricated on a vintage loop-wheeling loom

• TUBE-Body construction with no side seams

• Set-in sleeves

• Four-inch cuff and waistband

• Vee-placket neck detail on front and back

• Exact copy of the original-style rayon-on-cotton labels

• True vintage fit for flattering appearance, not a sloppy, relaxed fit with droopy shoulder seams

Sizes:  Small, Medium, & Large (fit is larger than Buzz Rickson's sweatshirts and hoodies).   Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from Japan

Since 2007, we have been bringing these wonderful, bygone tees to the USA, which standout as one of our favorite everyday items.  It was in June of 2022, that the production team for the FX TV show, The Bear, contacted us to purchase several packs of this Whitesville tee shirt in white for Jeremy Allen White's character, and they have subsequently gone on to purchase even more as the show enjoys continued success.  Now you can make this tee shirt of minor celebrity an everyday favorite and shop from the actual supplier to the show.  Just as was the case with our introduction of the Buzz Rickson William Gibson black MA-1 Jacket in 2003, the rest, as the saying goes, is history ...

The Whitesville brand is a long-defunct sportswear label from the "good old days" in American clothing that was resurrected by the same manufacturer that brings us the world-renowned Buzz Rickson's, Sugar Cane, and Sun Surf brands.  Whitesville tee shirts take us back to when tee shirts were not moo moo dresses outfitted with short sleeves that flirt with our elbows; rather, these are vintage-style tee shirts of the 1950's - 1970's that are trim fitting, short in the body length, and with quarter-length sleeves.  The trim design with quarter sleeves lends itself well to reducing excess fabric and bulk when worn as an undershirt or just as a tee shirt, and the short body length affords a flattering look when worn untucked, typically stopping near the trouser pockets, though tucking in remains anyone's option.

The original tee shirts were made on “body-size” looms which yield a shirt with no side seams, thus weaving a perfect tube.  To do this requires special looms that are only used by specialist manufacturers these days; subsequently, the looms are hard to source and expensive to produce garments on because you need one loom for each size you want made - but it's the proper way to make a vintage-style tee shirt, and it's the only way they were made in the 1950's - ‘70's.

The expertise for making such a garment is largely only found in one place in the world these days - Japan.  The Japanese have become renowned as world experts in vintage-style garment manufacture and home of body-size construction, being able to produce super-accurate, vintage-quality fabrics.  

These Whitesville vintage-style tee shirts are produced from fine-weave, long-staple, 7-ounce cotton with a high stitch count, have a reinforced rib-knit neck tape, and come in vintage-style packaging with two tee shirts per pack, thus the price you see on this page is for two tee shirts, not one.

We cannot endorse these tee shirts any more highly; they are a staff favorite, and we're sure you'll want to make them a wardrobe staple!

Available in sizes Sm - XXL.  Shrinkage should be expected.  Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from Japan