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Browse all 3sixteen jeans →RS-222xs ~ Relaxed Straight - Stonewashed Double Black
The verdict
Fit
The RS cut in lightweight (222xs) combines roomy thigh room with a straight leg. The stonewashed finish means a softer drape and lighter feel out of the box than raw black. Sizing should track true to 3sixteen.
Quality
Lightweight, stonewashed double-black means less indigo crocking but 3sixteen's same construction standards. You get quicker softness, though raw denim traditionalists may prefer unwashed.
Is the price fair?
At 290 USD, this prices between their raw and fully-washed offerings. The lightweight and pre-wash justify premium positioning without raw-denim premium pricing.
Best for
Shoppers seeking relaxed-fit black denim that's immediately wearable without the initial stiffness.
Care
Wash gently every few months; stonewashed denim continues to fade subtly 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
