What an indigo hides
A new shade masks everything, even poor workmanship.
Beneath the indigo, one can see neither the evenness of the thread nor the neatness of the seams. It takes years of wear to know what one has bought.
What we chose
A fabric that hides nothing.
The same 14 oz Japanese selvedge woven in Okayama, but the warp yarn remains ecru, simply rinsed. Every seam is exposed. 3320 straight fit, crafted in Portugal.
What the ecru will reveal
In three years, these ecru jeans will clearly tell your story.
They hide nothing: every mark is visible the moment it is made, and that is the whole point.
Men's Ecru Jeans, 3320
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- Material
- 100% cotton woven in Okayama, Japan, denim, twill weave, 14 oz
- Construction
- Made in Portugal in our audited workshop.
- Care
- Wash as rarely as possible: denim patinates better the less it is washed.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.
Wash separately the first few times: indigo naturally bleeds.
Do not tumble dry: air dry in the shade.
Iron at medium heat on the reverse if necessary.
Air between wears rather than washing systematically.
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Size check
Find your size
Style
Men's Ecru Jeans, 3320
Style sizes
| Size | Half waist (cm) | Thigh width (cm) | Leg opening (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 38.0 | 31.6 | 20.7 |
| 29 | 39.2 | 32.2 | 20.9 |
| 30 | 40.5 | 32.8 | 21.1 |
| 31 | 41.8 | 33.4 | 21.3 |
| 32 (ref.) | 43.0 | 34.0 | 21.5 |
| 33 | 44.2 | 34.6 | 21.7 |
| 34 | 45.5 | 35.2 | 21.9 |
| 36 | 48.0 | 36.4 | 22.3 |
| 38 | 50.5 | 37.6 | 22.7 |
| 40 | 53.0 | 38.8 | 23.1 |
Garment measurements laid flat, in centimeters. A half-measurement reads doubled.
Measured on the body, under the arms, without pulling tight.
The one you usually take, whatever the brand.
Men's ecru jeans, the rawest version
The American work jean of the 1940s was not meant to be beautiful: it had to last. Manufacturers cut it loose and sewed it strong. These men's ecru jeans keep that logic, but without indigo: the cloth stays in the natural colour of cotton. It is the rawest version of our 3320 cut, and the brightest: it lights up an outfit in dark canvas or wool, where a blue jean would melt in.
- Material: 100% cotton woven in Okayama, Japan, denim, twill weave, 14 oz
- Origin: made in Portugal in our audited workshop
- Detail: cold-forged copper rivets at the stress points, stamped Champ de Manœuvres
- Detail: herringbone pockets, 1940s jacquard cloth, discreet and technical
Cut and sizing
The 3320 cut is high in the rise, straight in the leg, easy without being loose: take your usual waist size. The inseam is 80 cm (31.5 in) on all sizes, from 28 to 38; in size 32, the half waist measures 43 cm. Unsanforised, the denim can shrink by 1 to 1.5 cm at the first wash.
How to wear men's ecru jeans
With an OG 107 overshirt or a navy pea coat: ecru brings out dark shades. With work ankle boots or patinated derbies. The 3320 cut also comes in blue, black and salt and pepper.
Care
Wash them as rarely as possible, and air them between wears. When needed: 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent, separately the first few times. Air dry in the shade, no tumble dryer; iron at medium heat, on the reverse, if necessary.
A warp thread left raw
The 14 oz selvedge denim is woven on a shuttle loom in Okayama, Japan, in a 3×1 twill. Its warp thread is not dyed: it keeps the raw colour of cotton, softened by a rinse. The clean selvedge shows on the outer seam. At first touch, the hand is firm, almost stiff; it relaxes with wear, keeping a clean hold to the silhouette.
A faster patina
Because it has no indigo to lose, ecru marks differently. It quickly takes the imprint of wear at the friction zones, knees, thighs, pocket bottoms, and personalises itself earlier than a blue denim. It is a living cloth that keeps the memory of every season.
Nothing decorative
The assembly is chain-stitched on an off-the-arm Union Special. The copper rivets, cold-forged, carry our name. The front pockets are cut from a herringbone that takes up the signature of 1940s work clothing. The crotch is reinforced, the back pocket bottoms lined, the fly edged with a bias binding, the waistband chain-stitched. All the seams are in 100% cotton thread. The jeans are made in Portugal.
Patina and durability
In three years, these ecru jeans will carry your story in light.
Blue jeans melt into an outfit. Ecru, on the other hand, stands out in it. Its warp thread has never seen indigo: 14 oz of cotton woven in Okayama, in the natural colour of the fibre, softened by a simple rinse. With no dye to lose, it marks faster and more frankly than the others. Here is how.
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deepest indigo, firm cloth: the denim bears no mark yet.
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it relaxes at the fold points and begins to follow your silhouette.
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movement creases set in: they are what will draw the patina.
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cold, inside out and as late as possible, to keep the contrast that is building.
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edges, pockets and borders lighten, while the blue stays deep elsewhere.
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the fold zones contrast sharply: marks that look like no one but you.
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one year: pale blue at the wear points, dense indigo in the protected areas.
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the denim is supple but keeps its hand; the seams hold the tension.
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nearly three years of lived indigo; a snag is mended in the workshop rather than replacing the piece.
Choosing ecru jeans means choosing to be seen. It is the piece that lights up a dark jacket, a navy wool, a whole spring. And since it hides nothing, every mark it takes will be yours, readable from afar. Few men dare ecru; those who wear it don't go back.
Pourquoi ce nom
Deux mesures, un nom.
Une coupe se reconnaît à deux mesures. Chez Champ de Manœuvres, la référence les porte dans son nom.
- 33cm
- Half-thighThat’s 66 cm in circumference, measured flat below the crotch: you'll feel comfortable whether sitting down or cycling.
- 20cm
- Half-hemA straight leg that falls cleanly over the shoe, from boots to derbies.
The work jean, before indigo.
Et si ça cède quand même
L’atelier le reprend.
Ailleurs, on coud une pièce par-dessus. À Toulouse, la Singer 47W70 reprend la toile point par point, en remplissage : la réparation se fond dans la matière et la pièce repart pour des années.
Choosing ecru jeans means choosing to be seen.
Choisir ma taille · €195
We are here to help you
Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions here to help you choose with confidence.
Our garments are crafted from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier, etc.) and assembled on vintage machines.
Each piece is designed to last, evolve, and develop a patina over time. Our fabrics are developed to measure: we design our own weaves and have them produced in the world's finest mills (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on antique looms. This process can take up to a year to perfect a new fabric.
It is this level of commitment to excellence that defines the uniqueness and quality of Champ de Manoeuvres.
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