This unique sweatshirt embodies the essence of vintage American sportswear before the 1950s. Crafted from American cotton using a rare hanging knitting machine, it showcases a textured finish with subtle color variations. V gussets, a nod to historical details, enhance comfort while the iridescent glaze technique adds an eye-catching gloss. Each piece offers an unparalleled aesthetic, making it a standout choice for those seeking distinctive style and quality.
From the brand: The sweatshirt takes root in the origin of American sportswear before the 1950s when synthetic materials became a mainstream. Like LOT.601 T-shirt, the item is characterized by direct cutting lines and a flat shape. Backgrounds of details forgotten in today’s apparel production like V gussets, added on the front and back of the neck to stop sweat, is understood by reconstructing the process in earlier times.
The tubular jersey cotton was manufactured by a hanging knitting machine in Wakayama. The use of American cotton achieves a dry, unique texture in the fabric. Hanging knitting machines were introduced to Japan during Taisho era (1912 – 1926). The one in Wakayama is now the world’s only machine from that period still in operation. While it lacks efficiency because it can only knit a meter per hour, the slow process creates unique texture with moderate unevenness as if the surrounding air is woven into the texture.
Nuanced finish are employed for beautiful, subtle change of colors. Rakuchanwan’s ceramic glaze technic, three colors of dye are used with different timings to produce iridescent gloss on the surface, resulting in a unique and uneven tone distinct from uneven dyeing. Each item presents a visual delight with a one-of-a-kind shade.
