DENIM JACKET
89,95€
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Raw denim for women
Denim in its purest form: unwashed, with the indigo still sitting on the surface of the yarn and the colour at full depth. In this collection, raw denim meets tailoring-inspired pattern cutting for structured silhouettes, defined waists and clean lines.
Raw denim, also known as dry or unwashed denim, is fabric exactly as it comes off the loom, without the washes and treatments that soften and lighten it. That’s why it has a deep, even indigo and feels firmer the first few times you wear it.
Over time, the fabric moulds to your body and the details that make it yours start to appear: marks at the hips, knees or around the pockets that reflect how you wear it. No two pairs age the same way.
Wide leg and super wide leg jeans. Defined volume and a clean drape, built from the waist down. The easiest way to wear raw indigo every day.
Secret Chino Push In. The chino cut in straight or flare, with Salsa’s Push In technology to smooth the tummy area. A sharper option if you want denim with a more polished feel.
Denim Atelier blazer. Tailoring translated into denim: defined shoulders, structure and a finish designed to pair with the trousers from the same collection or stand on its own.
Denim jackets and waistcoats. Layers that complete a double-denim look or add character to trousers in another colour.
Head-to-toe indigo, with a blazer and trousers in the same fabric, is the cleanest way to wear the collection. To break it up, pair it with black, grey, camel or chocolate brown.
A practical tip: in the first few wears, indigo can transfer onto light fabrics and surfaces. Save the white bag or the pale sofa until the piece has been through its first washes.
Raw denim asks for fewer washes, not more effort. Wash it only when it needs it, at 30 °C with other dark clothes, and let it air dry — no tumble dryer and no long spells in direct sun.
Yes, especially at first. Because it hasn’t been washed, the indigo stays on the surface of the yarn and can release some colour. It isn’t a quality issue; it’s simply how this fabric behaves.
As little as possible. Airing them between wears is usually enough; when they do need a wash, use a 30 °C cycle with dark clothes and air dry.
It feels firmer than washed denim for the first few wears. It then softens and adapts to the way you move.
Raw refers to the finish: unwashed denim. Selvedge describes the self-finished edge of the fabric, woven on a shuttle loom. Jeans can be raw without being selvedge, and vice versa.
Yes, if you want jeans that gain character with wear and you don’t mind washing them less. A wide leg cut or the Secret Chino Push In are good first picks because they work with what’s already in your wardrobe.
Through regular wear and few washes. Friction points like the knees, hips and pockets gradually lighten the indigo in a way that’s unique to you.
Washing it less often cuts water and energy use over its lifetime, and it’s made to last for many seasons.
Since 1994, Salsa has been working with denim in northern Portugal. The Raw Denim collection brings that fabric know-how together with precise cuts and tailored details, for jeans that become more yours every time you wear them.
What is raw denim?
Raw denim, also known as dry or unwashed denim, is fabric exactly as it comes off the loom, without the washes and treatments that soften and lighten it. That’s why it has a deep, even indigo and feels firmer the first few times you wear it.
Over time, the fabric moulds to your body and the details that make it yours start to appear: marks at the hips, knees or around the pockets that reflect how you wear it. No two pairs age the same way.
Pieces in the Raw Denim collection
Wide leg and super wide leg jeans. Defined volume and a clean drape, built from the waist down. The easiest way to wear raw indigo every day.
Secret Chino Push In. The chino cut in straight or flare, with Salsa’s Push In technology to smooth the tummy area. A sharper option if you want denim with a more polished feel.
Denim Atelier blazer. Tailoring translated into denim: defined shoulders, structure and a finish designed to pair with the trousers from the same collection or stand on its own.
Denim jackets and waistcoats. Layers that complete a double-denim look or add character to trousers in another colour.
How to style raw denim
Head-to-toe indigo, with a blazer and trousers in the same fabric, is the cleanest way to wear the collection. To break it up, pair it with black, grey, camel or chocolate brown.
A practical tip: in the first few wears, indigo can transfer onto light fabrics and surfaces. Save the white bag or the pale sofa until the piece has been through its first washes.
How to care for your raw denim jeans
Raw denim asks for fewer washes, not more effort. Wash it only when it needs it, at 30 °C with other dark clothes, and let it air dry — no tumble dryer and no long spells in direct sun.
Raw denim FAQs
Does raw denim bleed colour?
Yes, especially at first. Because it hasn’t been washed, the indigo stays on the surface of the yarn and can release some colour. It isn’t a quality issue; it’s simply how this fabric behaves.
How often should you wash raw denim jeans?
As little as possible. Airing them between wears is usually enough; when they do need a wash, use a 30 °C cycle with dark clothes and air dry.
Is raw denim stiff?
It feels firmer than washed denim for the first few wears. It then softens and adapts to the way you move.
What’s the difference between raw denim and selvedge denim?
Raw refers to the finish: unwashed denim. Selvedge describes the self-finished edge of the fabric, woven on a shuttle loom. Jeans can be raw without being selvedge, and vice versa.
Are raw denim jeans worth it if I’ve never owned a pair?
Yes, if you want jeans that gain character with wear and you don’t mind washing them less. A wide leg cut or the Secret Chino Push In are good first picks because they work with what’s already in your wardrobe.
How do you get fades on raw denim jeans?
Through regular wear and few washes. Friction points like the knees, hips and pockets gradually lighten the indigo in a way that’s unique to you.
Is raw denim more sustainable than washed denim?
Washing it less often cuts water and energy use over its lifetime, and it’s made to last for many seasons.
Shop raw denim at Salsa Jeans
Since 1994, Salsa has been working with denim in northern Portugal. The Raw Denim collection brings that fabric know-how together with precise cuts and tailored details, for jeans that become more yours every time you wear them.