We may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Browse all 3sixteen jeans →Driver Knit ~ Black Pima Cotton
The verdict
Fit
A driver knit (long-sleeve pull-over) in pima cotton will be comfortable and smooth. Black is neutral and forgiving. Fit typically runs true to size for 3sixteen, though pima cotton can have a slightly drapey hand.
Quality
Pima cotton is longer-stapled and softer than standard cotton. 3sixteen's knit quality reflects their denim ethos—straightforward, durable, well-finished. Not a statement piece.
Is the price fair?
At 245 USD for a pima cotton driver knit, this is premium-casual pricing. You're paying for material quality (pima) and brand consistency, not a unique design.
Best for
Shoppers seeking a foundational black knit from a maker known for durability and straightforward construction.
Care
Machine wash warm or hand wash and lay flat to dry; pima cotton softens further with laundering.
What owners report about 3sixteen jeans
Reviewers consistently point to the fabric as the reason to buy: the mainline jeans use a 14.5 oz Japanese selvedge denim, sewn in the USA, that reviewers describe as having heft while staying soft on the inside because of its open-end weft yarns, with a 12 oz multi-season denim offered on some cuts. Owners who wear pairs hard report fast, high-contrast fading. The trade-off is wear rate: one owner's pair worn daily for 26 months without washing developed large blowouts, with the writer noting the denim wears down as quickly as it fades.
- Strengths
- The denim itself — heavy, soft-backed Japanese selvedge that fades fast with strong contrast — draws the most consistent praise.
- Watch out for
- The same fast-fading cloth wears through fast under hard use; long stretches without washing accelerated the damage, and one long-term wearer reported large blowouts.
- Sizing
- Reviewers describe the cuts as slim-but-not-skinny with a respectable rise; the straight-leg cut suits those who find a slim-tapered leg too narrow.
About 3sixteen's jeans line as a whole. Sources: My Recommendation for Jeans: 3sixteens – Put This On · The Friday Find: 3sixteen's Classic Straight Selvedge Jeans | The Style Guide · Fade Friday - 3sixteen ST-120x (26 months, 0 washes, 0 soaks) - Heddels
