Though these jeans feel like denim, its not that really rough/hard feel. These jeans are Made in Pakistan.  As these jeans are a combination of 81% cotton. . . .  17% polyester and 3% elastane. . . they are super incredibly stretchy.  Especially in the waist, but all over as well.  These jeans are almost too stretchy for me.  Thank goodness they have belt loops, because you might need a belt to keep these jeans up, due to so much stretch. The front pockets are almost not pockets at all, because they are so shallow.  If you place anything in them, its sure to fall out.  Though I usually like Levis jeans. .. . These are not my favorites.