REMINDER: Win KATO Gear Worth $1,000

The giveaway with KATO is still on—if you haven’t signed up for it yet, now’s the time!

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Thomas Stege Bojer
March 21, 2025

What is up denim people?! Ready for the weekend? Ready for some KATO?!

The giveaway we’re part of with Heddels and KATO is still live, and you should definitely enter it (I know I would)!

All you have to do is click the image below—which takes you to Heddels—and enter your email address. That’s it!

The giveaway is organised by Heddels and Kato, and promoted by five partnering publishers, which in addition to Denimhunters include Rose Anvil, Stridewise, Albert Muzquiz, and Dales Leatherworks.

All entered emails will be signed up to all partners’ email newsletters. You can unsubscribe from any and all of the newsletters at any time after the giveaway is over.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Even though you’re already signed up for my newsletter—or any of the other partners’ newsletters—doesn’t mean you’re automatically entered into the giveaway. You have to go to Heddels and sign up there.

What’s in the KATO Giveaway

The giveaway is a complete starter kit for those looking for a style overhaul or upgrade. Here’s what you get:

This is the denim that really got the ball rolling for KATO. The 14 oz. Four-Way Stretch Selvedge features stretch yarns woven into both the warp and the weft, which allows for a small but noticeable amount of stretch both up and down and from side to side.

Pairs made from this denim have proven to be an excellent bridge into the world of well-made selvedge for newcomers, but, at the same time, they’ve also converted a considerable number of raw denim purists.

Equal parts comfortable and stylish, they’re an excellent weekend pair for weekend warriors or denimheads who want or need a break from stiff and heavy pairs.

With their manufacturing base planted in the American Southwest, the designers at KATO have clearly been inspired by their sun-baked surroundings.

Their flannels are far from the heaviest on the market, but that’s the point. They’re as easy wearing as they are easy on the eyes.

Their new Emerald Brace shirt is one of the most handsome colourways we’ve seen this year (and we’ve seen a lot).

Made from 100% cotton and finished with metal cat’s eye buttons, the flannel is also available in Ruby and Sapphire, but the earthy Emerald colourway is our favourite.

We recently got a sneak peek at KATO’s new collection, and this 10 oz. sashiko leapt out at us. With strong potential to be a signature fabric for KATO going forward, it oozes charm from every little stab.

The Anvil Shirt Jacket has been a popular favourite for quite a while, but it’s never looked quite this good. With curved chest pockets and patch pockets at the hip, it’s equal parts rugged and elegant, and it’ll just get better the more you wear it.

Bonus: Denim Wash and Spray Kit

The good people at KATO understand that raw denim is meant to be worn for as long as possible between washes. To help extend that period, they’ve provided a Denim Linen Spray that helps freshen up denim (it can also be used on bedding and other fabrics).

Of course, this only delays the inevitable. When your jeans need the full wash, treat them to this French denim soap, formulated specifically for dark indigo tones. It’s tough enough to remove set-in stains, but your denim will come out of the wash feeling surprisingly soft and supple.