KAICCIES · Heritage Denim Atelier EST. FOSHAN · 2003
Premium Denim Manufacturing · OEM & ODM

Heritage Denim,
Built to Your Vision.

For over two decades, we have woven, washed, and finished denim for the world's most considered labels. Every stitch carries the weight of intention.

Founded
2003
Atelier
Foshan, CN
Capacity
500K pcs/yr
Lot No. 0001 Selvedge · 14oz · Raw Indigo Atelier Cut
Denim atelier
Denim detail
Warp: Pure Indigo · Long Staple
Weft: Natural Ecru · Slubby
Loom: Toyoda G3 Shuttle
Selvedge Pure Indigo Shuttle Loom Vintage Wash Chain Stitch Hand Sanded Stone Wash Slubby Yarn Selvedge Pure Indigo Shuttle Loom Vintage Wash Chain Stitch Hand Sanded Stone Wash Slubby Yarn

Where the loom meets intention.

We do not simply produce denim. We translate a designer's instinct into a garment that lasts a lifetime — and ages into something better than new.

KAICCIES is a vertically integrated denim atelier serving premium and luxury labels worldwide. From raw indigo yarn to final hand-finishing, every stage of production happens under one roof — supervised by craftsmen with an average of 18 years on the floor.

Our approach is unhurried. We hold a 4–8 week development cycle for first samples, and refuse to scale beyond what our quality systems can guarantee. The result is denim that earns its place on the shelf — and in the wardrobe.

Our 12,000 square-meter facility in Foshan houses 32 specialized work stations, from yarn preparation through final pressing. Every garment passes through three independent quality checks before leaving the atelier.

Workshop · 2024 Senior cutter operating 1953 Union Special
Atelier
Craftsman
22+
Years of Craft
Founded in 2003. Operated by the same family for three generations.
140
Skilled Artisans
Average tenure of 18 years. 12 master craftsmen on rotation.
60+
Partner Labels
From emerging designers to heritage luxury houses, in confidence.
26
Countries Served
Shipped to Tokyo, Milan, Copenhagen, New York, and beyond.

Six disciplines. One workshop.

01 / Pattern Pattern making
i.

Pattern & Sampling

In-house pattern engineering with 3D fit simulation. First prototype in 7 days, refined sample within 14. Every measurement traceable to original tech pack.

Lead Time — 7 to 14 days
02 / Weave Selvedge weaving
ii.

Selvedge & Weaving

Japanese Toyoda shuttle looms producing selvedge from 8oz lightweight to 21oz heavyweight. Pure indigo dye stock, slubby and uneven yarn options available.

Range — 8 oz to 21 oz
03 / Wash Wash and finishing
iii.

Wash & Finishing

Laser, ozone, and traditional stone wash. Hand-sanded fades, whiskers, and 3D crinkles by senior finishers. Over 200 documented wash recipes on file.

Recipes — 200+ archived
04 / Sew Cutting and construction
iv.

Cutting & Construction

Chain-stitch hems on vintage Union Specials. Bar-tacked stress points. Five-needle felled seams. Hardware sourced from Italian foundries.

Machines — 32 specialized stations
05 / QC Quality assurance
v.

Quality Assurance

Three inspection passes including a fabric-side QC. AQL 1.5 standard for premium production, AQL 1.0 for luxury. Full traceability per lot.

Standard — AQL 1.0 — 1.5
06 / Sustain Sustainability
vi.

Sustainable Production

BCI cotton, recycled indigo dye recovery, 70% water reuse. Solar-supplemented power. GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified facilities.

Certified — GOTS · OEKO-TEX · BSCI

A portfolio of considered cuts.

A selection from the past eighteen months — pieces whose technical files we are at liberty to discuss. Construction details are abbreviated for the page; the full specification of any work shown is available upon written request.

No 01
Heritage Five-Pocket · Selvedge Jean

Type I Workshop Jean

A four-month development for a Tokyo heritage house. Shuttle-loomed 14oz slubby selvedge, copper rivets cast in Tuscany, hems chain-stitched on a 1953 Union Special. Sold out in three weeks at flagship.

Cut
Straight, mid-rise, 16cm hem
Fabric
KC-014 · 14oz Selvedge
Wash
Single rinse, raw
Run
1,200 pcs
No 02
Slim Selvedge · Tapered Jean

Tokyo Atelier Cut

Developed across two prototype rounds for a contemporary Tokyo label. A tapered silhouette on 13oz right-hand twill with a soft single-rinse hand, finished with our house broken-twill construction to prevent leg torque.

Cut
Tapered, low-mid rise
Fabric
KC-013 · Broken Twill
Wash
One-wash, soft hand
Run
2,400 pcs
No 03
Type II Trucker · Denim Jacket

14oz Truckmaker

A faithful reconstruction of the 1953 trucker silhouette in our house 14oz selvedge. Hand-set chest pleats, original-spec copper buttons, hidden rivets at the cuff to protect the wearer's saddle.

Cut
Boxy, true-to-1953
Fabric
KC-014 · 14oz Selvedge
Finish
Hand-pleated chest
Run
800 pcs
No 04
Workwear Carpenter · Utility Pant

Foreman Pant

A purpose-built utility pant for a Scandinavian workwear house, on 16oz heavyweight indigo. Hammer loop, double knee, ruler pocket, all bar-tacked. Built to be worn for a decade and handed down.

Cut
Relaxed, straight leg
Fabric
KC-016 · 16oz Indigo
Detail
Hammer loop · double knee
Run
3,000 pcs
No 05
Indigo Chambray · Workshirt

Chambray Overshirt

An 8oz light-indigo chambray shirt drafted for a Milan atelier. Mother-of-pearl buttons, flat-felled seams, single-needle topstitch throughout. Designed to soften beautifully over a hundred wears.

Cut
Regular, longer back hem
Fabric
KC-008 · 8oz Chambray
Detail
Mother-of-pearl · flat-felled
Run
1,800 pcs

Forty-seven weights, one mill.

Our in-house fabric library catalogues forty-seven distinct denim qualities — from 8oz airy summer weight to 21oz rope-dyed selvedge — all milled within our own facility. Physical swatch books are sent in considered conversation.

8 OZ
KC—008

Summer Chambray

Weight
8 oz · 271 gsm
Weave
2×1 Left-Hand Twill
Warp
Light Indigo · 10s
Dye
Vat Indigo · Slasher
Hand
Airy, drapy
For — summer workshirts, chore coats
12 OZ
KC—012Z

Broken Twill

Weight
12 oz · 407 gsm
Weave
Zig-Zag Broken Twill
Warp
Pure Indigo · 7s
Dye
Rope-Dyed Indigo
Hand
Soft, no leg twist
For — contemporary jeans, lightweight workwear
13 OZ · W
KC—013W

Vintage Faded

Weight
13 oz · 441 gsm
Weave
3×1 RH · Slubby Weft
Warp
Pre-Aged Indigo
Dye
Hand-Sanded Recipe
Hand
Lived-in, soft
For — vintage-feel jeans, jackets
14 OZ SIGNATURE
KC—014

Classic Selvedge

Weight
14 oz · 475 gsm
Weave
3×1 Right-Hand Twill
Warp
Pure Indigo · 7s Long-Staple
Dye
Rope-Dyed · 8 dips
Hand
Crisp, firm, will fade
For — heritage five-pockets, truckers
15 OZ · N
KC—015N

Natural Indigo Slub

Weight
15 oz · 508 gsm
Weave
3×1 RH · Double Slub
Warp
Plant-Dyed Indigo
Dye
Natural Fermentation
Hand
Coarse, characterful
For — limited editions, collector pieces
16 OZ
KC—016

Atelier Standard

Weight
16 oz · 542 gsm
Weave
3×1 RH · Balanced
Warp
Deep Indigo · 7s
Dye
Rope-Dyed · 10 dips
Hand
Substantial, drapes
For — house signature, all-purpose
18 OZ
KC—018

Heavyweight Slub

Weight
18 oz · 610 gsm
Weave
3×1 RH · Heavy Slub
Warp
Pure Indigo · 5s
Dye
Rope-Dyed · Heavy
Hand
Stiff, breaks in
For — workwear, heavy jeans
21 OZ
KC—021

Iron Heart Weight

Weight
21 oz · 712 gsm
Weave
3×1 RH · Maximum Density
Warp
Triple-Dyed Indigo
Dye
Rope-Dyed · 14 dips
Hand
Armor-like, legendary
For — workwear obsessives, heirloom

From brief to finished pair.

Atelier process
i.

The Brief

A conversation. We listen for silhouette, hand-feel, hardware preference, and fade story. We listen first, share references second, then propose with care.

Week 0 — Inquiry & Introduction
ii.

Development

Pattern engineered, fabric sourced from our mill, wash recipe authored. Proto delivered within two weeks with full construction notes.

Week 1 — 3
iii.

Refinement

Iterate. Fit, wash, hardware, labels, packaging. Every adjustment documented in the tech pack. Up to three revision rounds at no additional cost.

Week 3 — 6
iv.

Production

Production runs from 200 to 50,000 pieces. Same artisans, same standards, regardless of volume. Live tracking via your dedicated production manager.

Week 6 — 14
v.

Delivery

Hangtagged, folded, packed to your spec. FOB Yantian, or full door-to-door logistics in 25+ countries with customs documentation handled in-house.

Week 14+ — Worldwide

Trusted by labels who refuse compromise.

We work with heritage workwear houses, contemporary luxury labels, and emerging designers from Tokyo to Copenhagen. Each collaboration is a private craft — we let the work itself speak through the cuts and the cloth, never the names.

Japanese Heritage Brand European Luxury House NYC Contemporary Scandinavian Workwear LA Vintage Label London Designer Korean Streetwear Milan Atelier Berlin Concept
— Featured in
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Tell us about
your collection.

Whether you have a fully developed tech pack or only a mood and a measurement, we'd like to hear from you. Our development team responds to every inquiry within one business day.

Atelier No. 8 Sheng An Road
Shunde District, Foshan
Guangdong, China
Hours Mon — Fri
09:00 — 18:00 GMT+8
By appointment
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