The Studio d'Artisan Bengara-Dyed Loopwheel Crewneck Sweatshirt is a heavyweight fleece made in collaboration with a factory in Wakayama Prefecture, which still operates the world’s only remaining “tsuri-ami” loopwheel knitting machines used to produce vintage sweatshirts. This crewneck features a soft brushed interior making this is a sweatshirt you'll want to live in. Complete with front and rear V-gussets to making getting it on a breeze and a ribbed cuffs and hem to keep the warmth in.
Bengara is an iron-oxide pigment from the soil, used in Japan for centuries for textiles, pottery, and traditional architecture. Its warm, muted tones carry a sense of depth and history, reflecting its origins as a “soil dye.” Made through a process of refining iron-rich clay, Bengara is biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and requires far less water and energy than most conventional dyes. Unlike many plant-based pigments, it is remarkably resistant to fading, allowing its rich, earthy color to age beautifully with wear.
Note: Runs small. Most should take one sizes up from your typical tops size depending on how you want it to fit. Please double check measurements. These are one-washed so they should not shrink that much further, but if you use machine dry on high heat, or for prolonged periods you may experience additional shrinkage.
Model: 6'0" and 175 lbs, wearing size Large (one size up from his TTS, M) for a comfortable fit, neither too slim nor too relaxed.
- 100% cotton
- Brushed heathered interior
- Ribbed cuff and hems
- Front and rear V-gussets
- One-washed, minimal shrinkage expected
- Style No. 8188D
- Made in Japan
All measurements are in inches.
