Proper selvedge jeans

I had the same problem, Digger. The jeans in question are now just on the verge of being wearable - from tight round the waist to 3-4 inches of slack taken in by a belt. I'm too attached to them to let them go so they get worn anyway - something weirdly satisfying about wearing proper nice denim as workwear.

Also, just purchased this:

Carhartt State Coat.
Heavy Japanese denim (admittedly non selvedge but still very nice) unwashed. First proper denim jacket and I'm already in love!

Also, does anyone know what the whole "Union" and "Union Made" thing is about?

Made by trade union affiliated workers? My Lee storm rider jacket is union made...pretty sure it's just a mark of quality/pride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO7VUklDlQw