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For anyone who’s serious about selvedge denim, the name White Oak carries a lot of weight. Founded in 1905 by Cone Mills—the primary denim supplier to Levi’s, Wrangler, Lee, and countless other heritage brands for much of the 20th century—the Greensboro, NC plant and its legion of fabled Draper X-3 shuttle looms played a significant role in shaping the look and feel of traditional selvedge jeans.
When photographer Matt Sharkey got wind that the mill was shutting down at the end of…
