Tellason
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Tellason Made in USA?Est. 2008
Tellason has been manufacturing products in San Francisco, CA since 2008. We carry 5 verified American-made Tellason products.
Heritage & History
Tony Patella and Pete Searson founded Tellason in San Francisco in 2008 with a single objective: make the best jeans they could from the best domestic denim available. They chose Cone Mills' White Oak plant in Greensboro, North Carolina as their fabric source — at the time, one of the last operating selvedge denim looms in the United States — and built a product around that fabric rather than the other way around.
The timing was fortuitous. The domestic denim revival of the late 2000s brought new attention to American-made jeans, and Tellason's combination of San Francisco manufacturing and White Oak fabric positioned them at the intersection of two powerful authenticity markers. The brand became a reference point in premium denim circles for buyers who wanted demonstrably American jeans.
Made in San Francisco, California
Tellason cuts and sews its jeans in San Francisco using Cone Mills selvedge denim, a fabric woven on vintage shuttle looms that produces the tightly woven, narrow fabric with a self-finished edge that gives selvedge denim its name and its reputation for longevity. The selvedge edge is visible on the outseam when the cuff is rolled — a hallmark that serious denim buyers look for.
San Francisco has a long garment industry history, and Tellason's presence there connects the brand to that heritage while updating it for a contemporary audience. Their fits — based on classic American workwear proportions rather than European fashion shapes — are designed to age and fade in the natural patterns that come from real wear rather than factory distressing.
Quick Picks
Tellason Blanket-Lined Selvedge Denim Jean Jacket, 16.5oz, Large
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Tellason Blanket-Lined Selvedge Denim Jean Jacket, 16.5oz Kaihara
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Tellason Coverall Jacket Chore Coat, 16.5oz Japanese Kaihara Selvedge
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tellason made in the USA?
Yes. Tellason manufactures 5 verified products in San Francisco, CA. Tellason makes premium selvedge denim jeans in San Francisco, California using Cone Mills White Oak selvedge denim — arguably the most prestigious domestic denim fabric — cut and sewn at their San Francisco facility.
Where is Tellason manufactured?
Tellason is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Manufacturing takes place in San Francisco, CA.
What Tellason products can I buy?
We carry 5 verified Tellason products across Clothing & Apparel. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Tellason founded?
Tellason was founded in 2008. Tellason makes premium selvedge denim jeans in San Francisco, California using Cone Mills White Oak selvedge denim — arguably the most prestigious domestic denim fabric — cut and sewn at their San Francisco facility.
Does Tellason ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Tellason products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.