[STUDIO D'ARTISAN "8185" Bengala Dyed Loopwheel Sweatshirt]
This Wakayama Prefecture loop-knit sweatshirt is dyed with bengara (red iron) and is the only place in the world still operating a loop-knit machine, originally used to knit vintage sweatshirts using yarn spun on Ishikawadai, the oldest ring spinning machine still in operation in Japan. The quality of this original sweatshirt is preserved to this day.
The fabric is slowly knitted on this precious loop-knit machine, suspended from the ceiling. The machine and thread are knitted slowly, utilizing the weight of the yarn and fabric itself, without applying any unnecessary tension to the fabric. This slow process creates a unique texture with just the right amount of unevenness, as if air were woven into the fabric.
The natural unevenness is also a distinctive feature of bengara dye, a natural dye.
Bengara is an iron oxide extracted from the soil and is also known as rengara or bengara, and its name comes from its origins in the Bengal region of India.
A material that has long been deeply rooted in Japanese life, it has been used on pottery and lacquerware, as well as for lacquering houses for its insect- and rot-resistant properties. Found in the cave paintings of Lascaux and Altamira, bengara is the oldest pigment and ancient color used since the Paleolithic period.
It is resistant to changes over time and does not fade in sunlight. Recently, due to its non-toxic properties, it has been rediscovered as a natural material and is now used to dye textiles and organic products.
It can be dyed without fire by simply dissolving it in room temperature water and rubbing it into fabric, making it environmentally friendly, safe, and easy to enjoy.
Furthermore, the greatest feature of this dye is its resistance to discoloration and excellent weather resistance.
Compared to plant dyes, bengara dyeing has a notable advantage in terms of color durability.
This bengara-dyed loop-knit sweatshirt is made using traditional and special techniques for the yarn, fabric, and dyeing, and is a product that brings together the best of Japanese artisanal skills.
※ITEM DATE※
Item number: 8188・Material: 100％ Cotton・Made in Japan ・Silhouette [Slim←1 2 3 4 5→Thick]
*Model data: Height 173cm, weight 64kg. Wearing size 38 (M).
Size/Width/Shoulder width/Length/Hem width/Sleeve length/
38(M)/58cm/47cm/65cm/51cm/60cm
40(L)/60cm/49cm/67cm/53cm/60cm
42(XL)/62cm/51cm/69cm/55cm/61cm
44(XXL)/64cm/53cm/72cm/57cm/61cm
*The above values are measured when the item is laid flat after one wash.
We lay it on the floor, remove any wrinkles, and measure the fabric flat.
The size numbers will vary by a few centimeters depending on the individual product, the measurement method, and the amount of force used.
The size chart is therefore only a guide and may differ from the actual numbers.
*The product photos are taken with a digital camera.
Please note that color may differ slightly from the actual product due to the LCD screen, etc.
*Click here for detailed size measurement methods.
