Crafted from 100% cotton Wakayama loopwheel fabric, this vintage-inspired T-shirt showcases unmatched softness and durability. The slim fit silhouette features ribbed cuffs and a jacquard knit neck, nodding to classic 1960s styles. Made on rare, slow-speed machines, it offers a unique character that deepens with wear. Ideal for layering or wearing solo, this mid-heavyweight tee combines timeless style and exceptional craftsmanship for everyday comfort.
From the brand: LRC1130
100% Cotton Wakayama Loopwheel fabric
1960s vintage-inspired T-shirt Motif
Cotton thread stitching construction
Ribbed sleeve construction
Jacquard knit ribbed neck construction
4-needle flat seam construction
Slim fit silhouette
Washed fabric (to eliminate shrinkage)
Loop & Weft return to one of their core fabrics with this S/S tee, built around a rare loopwheel jersey from Wakayama. The fabric comes off one of the original old-style loopwheel machines, of which only around 200 remain operational anywhere in the world, all of them running at roughly one-twentieth the speed of modern high-speed knitting equipment. Each craftsman operating these machines requires over 20 years of accumulated experience to produce fabric at this level, and the slow, tensionless process preserves the inherent softness of the cotton yarn itself. The finished jersey is denser, more elastic, more durable, and richer in character than anything a modern machine can produce from the same raw yarn. This version uses a thick-count cotton yarn knitted into a mid-heavyweight jersey, a fabric that wears comfortably against the skin and only deepens in character with continued wear.
The silhouette takes its cues from 1960s classic T-shirts, with a clean crewneck shape cut for a unisex regular fit that carries just enough ease across the chest and sleeves to layer comfortably or wear on its own.
The neckline uses a vintage-style jacquard knit rib, knitted on a specialized machine one collar at a time, lending the neckline a noticeable presence and weight. The sleeves finish in wide ribbed cuffs, an uncommon detail on a short-sleeve tee that adds a sense of structure and shape to the sleeve opening. The rest of the garment is sewn on a Union Special 36200 four-needle flatseam machine alongside two-needle seam construction throughout, a deliberately slow sewing spec that minimizes seam allowance bulk and highlights the stitch work itself.
*Model is pictured wearing a size L.
He weighs 70kg (154 pounds) and is 178cm (5’11”) tall.
Size - CM
Chest
Shoulder
Centre Back
Sleeve
Arm Hole
M
99
42
61
19
16
L
104
47
65
19.5
16
XL
107
48
66
20
18
XXL
113
50
70
21.5
18
Size - Inches
Chest
Shoulder
Centre Back
Sleeve
Arm Hole
M
39.0
16.5
24.0
7.5
6.3
L
40.9
18.5
25.6
7.7
6.3
XL
42.1
18.9
26.0
7.9
7.1
XXL
44.5
19.7
27.6
8.5
7.1
Made in Wakayama, Japan
