SH-146

Washi hemp shirt

This is an original fabric using Japanese paper thread for the warp and hemp thread for the weft._ It is said that cloth using Japanese paper already existed in the Nara period, and was used for clothing as "paper cloth," made by tearing paper into thin strips and weaving it._ Today, the technology to process it into thread has advanced, and this tradition continues as lightweight, high-strength Japanese paper thread._ We use OJO from Oji Fiber, a filament thread made by slitting Japanese paper (made from Ecuadorian manila hemp) to less than 1mm and then twisting it._ It is lightweight, has little pilling, and is highly absorbent and strong._ By combining the crispness of the Japanese paper with the suppleness of the hemp, we have achieved a unique texture with both a distinctive wrinkled feel and softness.

This shirt features a slightly oversized silhouette with a comfortable fit and a shorter length. To highlight the natural wrinkles and texture of the fabric, the visible stitching is kept to a minimum, except where strength is required. The cuffs are folded and sewn, inspired by the way paper is folded, making it easy to find the correct position for fastening the buttons on the cuffs without looking. The buttons are made of compressed cotton material and are dyed along with the fabric during the garment dyeing process.

Handling Instructions

*Please note that there may be knots and unevenness in the yarn, which are unique characteristics of natural materials. This is because we prioritize texture and use raw materials with uneven fiber lengths, so please consider it as part of the fabric's character. Please be careful not to pull on the knots in the yarn, as this may cause the fabric to tear and create holes. *Due to the washing process after sewing, the color, size, etc. may vary slightly from piece to piece. (White) *Please note that these items are dyed with dark colors. To avoid color transfer, please refrain from combining them with light colors. To prevent color fading, please use a detergent for dry-clean-only items and dry in the shade. Due to post-production processing, the color and size may vary slightly from piece to piece. (Dark Navy, Jet Black, Black)

Outer Fabric Blend Ratio: Other fibers (Japanese paper) 58%, Plant fiber (hemp) 42%

Outer Fabric Material: Ecuador (Japanese paper) China (hemp)

Outer Fabric Spinning: Japan (Washi paper) China (Hemp)

Outer Fabric Weaving: Ichinomiya, Aichi

Finishing: Ichinomiya, Aichi

Sewing: Oita/Taketa

Dyeing: Tokyo/Bunkyo (dark blue/black/black)

size

1 2 3 4

color

White Dark Navy Charcoal Gray Black

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