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Our main fabrics are selected with intention and care upon repeated visits to makers and their production sites. These nine fabrics showcase the care and thoughtfulness of Japanese manufacturing, weaving the story of its meticulous techniques and historical traditions to share with the next generation.
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和紙クロス Products are here
The “ Washi Cloth”—Made of traditional Japanese paper fibers
The Washi Cloth is a unique, taut fabric made by weaving Japanese paper fibers into cotton produced in Nishiwaki, Hyogo, a notable cotton production region. Its “freshly washed” look is achieved through a washing process, and the refreshing sky blue color is expertly dyed by Toban Textiles of Nishiwaki, blending gardenia dye and stabilizing chemical dyes.
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Recycled Stretch Jersey Products are here
The “Recycled Stretch Jersey”—Reborn from scrap fabrics of old clothing
The Recycled Stretch Jersey is made of the circular economy material “RENU,” a polyester yarn recycled from crushed scrapped clothing and leftover fabric. Created by Yamayo Textile of Wakayama, a production region of jersey textiles, its pile fabric is ultra finely woven at a high gauge to offer both elegance and stretch comfort.
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Two-Way Stretch Nylon Products are here
The “Two-Way Stretch Nylon”—Made of natural fibers kind to the environment
The Two-Way Stretch Nylon is a water-repellent stretch fabric incorporating the nylon material “Ecodear,” a sustainable plant-derived synthetic fiber mainly made of sugarcane. Produced in the Hokuriku Region, known for their synthetic fibers, its four-way stretch fabric is densely woven and ultra lightweight to provide a sporty, functional, and stress-free technical material for greater comfort.
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Organic Stretch Linen Products are here
The “Organic Stretch Linen”—100% Linen and Elasticity
Made from organic linen originating from Belgium that is later finished in the Enshu Region of Japan, the Organic Stretch Linen is made from 100% hemp fabric—and it’s free of dyes. While linen is thought of as stiff and non-elastic, our fabric is engineered to provide a special stretch finish, achieving a rare “stretchy linen” texture.
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Stretch Summer Corduroy Products are here
The “Stretch Summer Corduroy”—Soft and comfortable on the skin
The Enshu Region—where cotton textile manufacturing has long flourished. Within this region, Iwata is especially known for its corduroy production. The Stretch Summer Corduroy is woven in Iwata, then dyed in Hamamatsu to give a deep color and finish. It’s notable for its moist, soft texture named “Dear Moist Touch.”
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Recycled Stretch Nylon Products are here
The “Recycled Stretch Nylon”—Recycled from discarded products
Ishikawa is a famous production region of synthetic fibers such as nylon and polyester. Instead of the usual stretch nylon material, the Recycled Stretch Nylon is created with recycled fishing nets and cotton that came loose during the spinning process. It’s notable for its texture, which is thoughtfully finished and pleasant to the touch.
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Light denim stretch Products are here
The “Light Denim Stretch”—Lightweight and comfortable
The Light Denim Stretch is made in the Bingo area (eastern Hiroshima Prefecture), where indigo dyeing—also known as the root of Japanese denim—prospered from the Edo era. Its unique “denim look” is created through a traditional rope dyeing technique to avoid the dye from reaching the center of the thread and an additional washing process. The result is a lightweight denim of just 6 ounces to provide air-like, comfortable wear.
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Nylon Washer Stretch Products are here
The “Washed Stretch Nylon”—A staple environmentally friendly textile
The Washed Stretch Nylon is a four-way stretch material made from recycled nylon. Its natural look is achieved with “ONIBEGIE,” a dye technique born from components extracted from discarded onion peels and unwanted plant material. Needless to say, it’s also environmentally friendly, with fluorine-free water repellent properties.
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high tension jersey Products are here
The “High-Tension Jersey”—360-degree stretch textile
Made specially for “SP SPORT,” the High-Tension Jersey is created in Fukui of the Hokuriku Region, a notable production region of synthetic fibers. Utilizing the lightweight and soft “meryl nylon thread” for comfort, its unique 360-degree stretch material allows for any type of movement. Friendly to both the environment and its wearer, its nano water-repellent finish holds up against water and dirt.
