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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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washi cloth Products are here
Washi Cloth" made from traditional Japanese paper fiber
A unique taut fabric made in Nishiwaki, Hyogo, a notable production region of cotton, the Washi Cross is made with Japanese paper fibers woven into the cotton. Its cool and natural "freshly washed" look is achieved through a careful washing process. Toban Textiles of Nishiwaki expertly blends gardenia dye with chemical dyes for stabilization, resulting in a bright, sky blue color.
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Recycled jersey stretch Products are here
Recycled Jersey Stretch" recycled from discarded clothing, from clothes to clothes
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 the elegance of a fine woven fabric and the comfort of stretch clothing.
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Nylon 2-way stretch Products are here
Environmentally friendly "nylon 2-way stretch" with plant-derived fiber
Water-repellent stretch nylon fabric made of ECODEAR, a plant-derived synthetic fiber mainly made from sugarcane. The fabric, densely woven in Hokuriku, a production center of synthetic fibers, is stretchable in all directions and is also ultra-lightweight. Sporty, functional, and stress-free technical material for greater comfort.
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Organic linen stretch Products are here
Organic linen (hemp) stretch" with 100% hemp and elasticity
This 100% hemp fabric is made from organic linen from Belgium and finished in Enshu, Japan, without dyeing. Although hemp has an image of being stiff and not stretchable, a special stretch treatment has been applied to achieve a comfortable stretch despite being made of hemp, which is rare in the industry.
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Summer Corduroy Stretch Products are here
Summer Corduroy Stretch" with a comfortable soft feel
The Enshu region has long flourished in the cotton weaving industry. This stretch summer corduroy is woven in Iwata City, which is famous for its corduroy production. Deep dyeing and finishing are done in Hamamatsu City. The "Dear Moist Touch" fabric is characterized by its soft and moist texture.
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Recycled nylon stretch Products are here
Recycled Nylon Stretch" made from recycled waste materials
Ishikawa Prefecture is famous as a producer of nylon, polyester, and other synthetic fibers. Instead of the usual nylon stretch material, this item is made of recycled nylon recycled from fishing nets and fallen cotton from spinning. The key point is its pleasant feel and deep texture.
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Light denim stretch Products are here
Light and easy to wear "light denim stretch
Bingo (eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture) has been a production center of indigo-dyed thick fabrics, the roots of denim, since the Edo period. The light denim stretch woven here uses a traditional rope-dyeing technique to avoid color in the core of the yarn. 6 oz. lightweight denim provides a light and comfortable fit.
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Nylon Washer Stretch Products are here
Nylon Washer Stretch, an environmentally friendly material
A STRETCH FABRIC MADE OF RECYCLED NYLON. NATURAL TONES ARE EXPRESSED BY "ONIBEGIE," A DYEING TECHNIQUE THAT ADDS INGREDIENTS EXTRACTED FROM DISCARDED ONION PEELS AND PLANT MATERIALS THAT ARE NO LONGER NEEDED. THE USE OF A FLUORINE-FREE WATER-REPELLENT AGENT ENSURES ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLINESS.
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high tension jersey Products are here
High Tension Jersey" stretches 360 degrees in all directions
THIS JERSEY WAS MADE FOR "SP SPORT" IN HOKURIKU FUKUI, A PRODUCTION CENTER OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS. IT IS MADE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, SOFT AND COMFORTABLE "MERRILL NYLON YARN" AND FEATURES AN OUTSTANDING STRETCH MATERIAL THAT STRETCHES FREELY IN 360 DEGREES. THE ENVIRONMENT- AND PEOPLE-FRIENDLY NANO WATER-REPELLENT FINISH MAKES IT STRONG AGAINST WATER AND DIRT.
