Indigo may be denim’s most familiar color, but it is only one part of the story.

Caitac Denim’s Color Denim Series brings together a broad range of colored denim qualities from Japan, Thailand, and Turkey. From mustard and orange to red, purple, beige, and gray, the collection offers new directions for designers who want to work with denim’s texture, structure, and wash potential beyond traditional blue.

The group includes reactive-dyed, sulfur-dyed, and yarn-dyed constructions, each bringing a different approach to color, surface character, stretch, and garment processing. Some are built for a clean, saturated appearance. Others are designed to fade, soften, and develop more visual depth with wear and washing.


Color with denim character

Color denim should still feel like denim. Across this group, slub yarns, open-end yarns, ring-spun constructions, low-density weaving, and sulfur dyeing help preserve the irregularity and authentic texture designers expect from the category.

The result is a collection that can move between crisp color, muted utility shades, vintage-inspired surfaces, and washed neutral tones.


Lightweight color: mustard and orange

4300-202: 7.1 oz 2 x 1 Twill Colored Denim

4300-202 is a lightweight mustard-colored denim from Yoshiwa in Japan. Open-end yarns are used in both warp and weft to create a more worn, vintage-inspired surface. The 2 x 1 twill construction gives the fabric a lighter, more casual direction than a conventional heavyweight denim.

Reactive dye creates the mustard color, and additional colorways are available for further development.

Style: 4300-202
Weight: 7.1 oz
Width: 57/58"
Composition: 100% Cotton
Origin: Japan
Mill: Yoshiwa
Price: $14.33 USD/yard

7010-106: 10.2 oz 2 x 1 Twill Colored Denim

7010-106 brings more body to the same vintage-inspired idea. This orange-colored 2 x 1 twill uses open-end slub yarns in both warp and weft, giving the surface a textured, irregular character.

At 10.2 oz, it is a useful option for relaxed pants, overshirts, chore jackets, and lightweight workwear pieces. Other color developments are also available.

Style: 7010-106
Weight: 10.2 oz
Width: 59/60"
Composition: 100% Cotton
Origin: Japan
Mill: Yoshiwa
Price: $15.72 USD/yard


Soft yarn-dyed color denim

CIS72298-EG and CIS72298-MD: 10.5 oz Yarn-Dyed Sulfur Color Denim

These two Turkey-made yarn-dyed sulfur denim qualities offer a softer, more relaxed take on color denim. Ring-spun straight yarn in the warp creates a natural slub character, while the slightly lower warp and weft density gives the fabric a softer hand.

At 10.5 oz, the construction is well suited to casual bottoms, relaxed denim jackets, chore coats, and easy workwear silhouettes.

Styles: CIS72298-EG and CIS72298-MD
Weight: 10.5 oz
Width: 65/66"
Composition: 100% Cotton
Origin: Turkey
Mill: Caitac Denim
Price: $6.05 USD/yard for EG; $5.08 USD/yard for MD


Utility neutrals with processing potential

CT3742-118-TP: 13.5 oz Comfort Stretch Colored Denim

CT3742-118-TP is a substantial Japanese colored denim from Kaihara. Its 13.5 oz weight, restrained unevenness, and comfort stretch make it a strong option for structured bottoms and outerwear.

The sulfur-dyed construction is designed to support garment processing, allowing the color to develop more depth and a worn-in appearance over time.

Style: CT3742-118-TP
Weight: 13.5 oz
Width: 59/60"
Composition: Cotton/Polyurethane 98/2%
Origin: Japan
Mill: Kaihara
Price: $9.06 USD/yard

CTT2433-127-3-SO: 11.5 oz Sulfur-Dyed Beige Stretch Denim

This 11.5 oz denim from Kaihara Thailand combines a muted sulfur-dyed beige tone with ring-slub warp yarn and comfortable stretch. The color is designed to develop natural fading through garment processing and repeated wear.

It is an especially relevant option for beige five-pocket jeans, fatigue pants, washed workwear, and utility-focused denim collections.

Style: CTT2433-127-3-SO
Weight: 11.5 oz
Width: 54/55"
Composition: Cotton/Polyurethane 98/2%
Origin: Thailand
Mill: Kaihara Thailand
Price: $5.89 USD/yard

CWDSBJO BEIGE: 11.5 oz Sulfur Beige Stretch Denim

CWDSBJO BEIGE is another stretch option in a sulfur-beige direction. It uses a yarn-dyed sulfur-beige warp and a comfort-stretch construction designed for easy movement and ongoing fading through washing.

This is a practical choice for colored denim bottoms that need both a worn-in visual direction and everyday comfort.

Style: CWDSBJO BEIGE
Weight: 11.5 oz
Width: 64"
Composition: Cotton/Polyurethane 99/1%
Origin: Turkey
Mill: Caitac Denim
Price: $5.48 USD/yard

CWDNFOEFADPNG-GREY: 9.3 oz Gray Denim

CWDNFOEFADPNG-GREY is a 100% cotton sulfur-gray denim with a soft hand and clear twill definition. Mild slub yarn in the warp gives the fabric a natural surface, while the sulfur-gray color can develop attractive highlights after garment processing.

At 9.3 oz, it is a versatile midweight option for washed shirts, relaxed pants, light jackets, and casual denim product.

Style: CWDNFOEFADPNG-GREY
Weight: 9.3 oz
Width: 65"
Composition: 100% Cotton
Origin: Turkey
Mill: Caitac Denim
Price: $4.89 USD/yard


Saturated color from Yoshiwa

OG1310-RED: 9.5 oz 3 x 1 Twill Colored Denim

OG1310-RED is a 9.5 oz red-colored denim from Yoshiwa in Japan. The 3 x 1 twill is made with organic cotton, and the yarn carries GOTS certification. The red colorway is one direction within a broader color range.

This fabric is a useful option for brands seeking saturated color with classic denim structure and a midweight feel.

Style: OG1310-RED
Weight: 9.5 oz
Width: 56/57"
Composition: 100% Organic Cotton
Origin: Japan
Mill: Yoshiwa
Price: $16.32 USD/yard

OGST1310-PP: 10.1 oz 3 x 1 Twill Comfort Stretch Colored Denim

OGST1310-PP combines a rich purple color direction with comfort stretch. Organic cotton is used in the warp, and the yarn carries GOTS certification. The 3 x 1 twill construction gives the fabric a familiar denim appearance while the stretch supports more flexible styling.

Additional color developments are available.

Style: OGST1310-PP
Weight: 10.1 oz
Width: 47/48"
Composition: Organic Cotton/Cotton/Polyurethane 64/34/2%
Origin: Japan
Mill: Yoshiwa
Price: $14.92 USD/yard


Vintage weight and texture

YM7006-OT: 13.7 oz 3 x 1 Twill Vintage-Look Colored Denim

YM7006-OT is a 13.7 oz colored denim developed with original irregular yarns in both warp and weft. The textured construction and sulfur-dyed finish create a strong vintage direction, with additional character revealed through garment processing.

This is the heavyweight option in the group for designers developing structured jeans, work jackets, chore coats, and vintage-inspired outerwear.

Style: YM7006-OT
Weight: 13.7 oz
Width: 57/58"
Composition: 100% Cotton
Origin: Japan
Mill: Yoshiwa
Price: $16.13 USD/yard


Build a color story

The Color Denim Series gives designers the ability to build denim collections around more than indigo. Use mustard, orange, red, purple, beige, and gray as a statement, a seasonal accent, or a foundation for washed and faded workwear.

From lightweight 2 x 1 twills to heavyweight sulfur-dyed denim, this group provides color, construction, and character across a range of weights and stretch options. The collection reflects the wider depth of Caitac Denim’s global sourcing network, which brings together Japanese craftsmanship and fabric development across multiple regions.

To request a focused Color Denim swatch package, explore additional available colorways, or discuss which articles best suit your next collection, please contact the Caitac Denim team.