Crafted with care, this long sleeve tee features a unique loopwheel knit process that ensures a soft, lightweight feel. Made from 100% long staple cotton, it offers exceptional comfort with lasting durability. The relaxed fit is designed for versatility, making it perfect for casual wear or layering. Ideal for those seeking timeless quality in a modern silhouette, this shirt is a staple for any wardrobe. True to size, it performs best when washed cold and hung to dry.
From the brand: Our S&S house-brand Wakayam Special Loopwheel tees ares now available as long sleeved shirts! Produced at one of the two remaining functional Loopwheel mills in Japan, these are the result of months upon months spent sampling and tweaking - fully utilizing all of our collective knowledge and opinions about tee shirts.
Our love of loopwheels is no secret. Produced entirely on vintage machines, loopwheels are knit very, very slowly. The machines that produce our loopwheel fabric can knit about a half roll of fabric in a day, humming along at just 1 meter per hour.
In comparison, a modern knitting machine can blast out about five full rolls a day, operating at roughly 10 times the speed of a loopwheeler.
The fabrics created are anything but equal. The "slow and steady" nature of loopwheel machines comes from the gravity-fed nature of the knit - with minimal tension applied, the finished product is light, airy, and remarkably soft from the moment its knit. Plus, loopwheel knits famously lack any side seams, being knit in a circular pattern (hence the name).
The fabric is a super long staple 100% cotton knit, with an extremely soft, cool hand. The long staple cotton helps prevent twisting in the body over time. The fabric weighs in between 7.5 & 8oz, a great medium-heavyweight for a knit tee, with a heavy knit collar that's really built to last.
We opted for a slightly more modern, open fit for our tees. Cut a little longer and a little wider than the other loopwheeled tees we carry, these are a fantastic length to wear either tucked or untucked, with a relaxed fit through the chest and comfortably wide shoulders. While we expect some shrinkage with a wash, loopwheeled fabrics are notorious for stretching back out quickly with wear, so order true to size.
To get the most life out of your tees, we recommend washing cold and hanging or laying flat to dry. This will help mitigate unnecessary shrinkage and preserve the fabric, as the heat of drying can significantly affect the longevity of knit garments.
Fits true to size. Wash cold, hang dry.
100% cotton
Loopwheel knit
Long sleeves
Long staple yarns
Medium-heavyweight (7.5-8oz) fabric
Heavy knit collar
Relaxed fit
True to size
Custom woven labels
Wash cold, hang dry
Made in Japan
