Product Details
- Silk Denim Haori Coat ~Sumi (Ink)~ -
| Size M: Garment Length 95cm, Shoulder (Yuki) 68cm, Sleeve Length 49cm, Collar Width (Back) 11cm, (Hem) 13cm |
| Size L: Garment Length 105cm, Shoulder (Yuki) 78cm, Sleeve Length 53cm, Collar Width (Back) 11cm, (Hem) 13cm |
Each item is handcrafted by artisans, so there may be slight variations from the indicated sizes. Please consider these figures as estimates only.
【About Tailoring】
・Unisex design combining Japanese and Western styles.
・Unlined (hitoe) tailoring.
・The collar is a full hiro-eri style, designed to be folded back to your desired width when worn.
・It has belt loops on both sides and comes with a matching fabric belt.
・The sleeves are shaped like the "ningyō" (doll) style of men's kimonos.
・It has "chi" loops for attaching a haori cord.
・The main parts are machine-stitched.
・The edgings (kagari) are hand-stitched, allowing for a comfortable fit to the body.
※Due to monitor conditions, the product images may appear different from the actual colors. Please be aware of this.
【Fabric Characteristics ~Silk Denim~】
・This is a unique denim fabric made with three strands of ultra-fine cotton yarn twisted together for the warp, and high-quality silk yarn for the weft.
・A twill weave fabric that firmly showcases the essence of denim.
・Dyed using rope dyeing technology.
・The entire fabric has a sheen, and its transparent color development is appealing.
・Combines the softness of silk with the durability of cotton.
・It is lighter than traditional denim and has good drape, making it easy to move in.
・The silk offers a pleasant feel against the skin.
【About Aftercare】
・This product is hand-washable.
・We recommend gently press-washing it in a folded state.
・We do not recommend using a washing machine (spin cycle) or tumble dryer, as this may deform the garment.
・Avoid using bleach when washing.
・Leaving it wet for a long time may cause color fading.
・After washing, reshape it and air-dry it in the shade in a well-ventilated area.
・When new, some color transfer may occur due to sweat, etc.
・Iron with a pressing cloth at a medium temperature.
【A Greeting from the Shop Owner】
Thank you for visiting our website among many others.
Some of you may have a strong image of denim as workwear, characterized by "100% cotton, thick, and fading colors."
However, today's Kojima denim in Kurashiki City is more than just that.
Over a long period, it has continuously evolved into a fabric that suits Japan's climate and fits the Japanese body.
In this process, "silk denim," which incorporates "silk," a traditional Japanese industry, was born.
I believe this silk denim is the most "denim suitable for Japanese clothing."
Silk denim fabric uses cotton for the warp and silk for the weft.
This fabric has three major characteristics:
1. Cotton warp
2. Silk weft
3. Dyeing
First, regarding point 1:
Typically, the cotton used for denim is thick and single-stranded for the warp.
However, this fabric uses high-quality yarn made by twisting three ultra-fine warp threads together.
The purpose of this is:
By combining fine threads, the threads themselves emit a sheen, giving the fabric thickness and creating suppleness.
However, the process of making high-quality ultra-fine threads itself requires considerably more preparation than regular threads.
Normally, this kind of manufacturing method is not used.
Naturally, it also incurs higher costs.
Preparing warp threads is labor-intensive in textile production.
Furthermore, processes such as twisting fine threads and dyeing the yarn are required, so frankly speaking, it is not a thread that can be easily made.
Next, for point 2, the weft:
"Using silk for the weft"
This inherently increases the difficulty of weaving.
Vegetable fiber for the warp and animal fiber for the weft.
The materials are completely different.
Moreover, if it's a high-density weave, the difficulty increases further.
Since this silk denim fabric is characterized by its luster, it is essential to weave it beautifully.
Therefore, it requires careful and time-consuming weaving.
If the loom is out of adjustment, defects become easily noticeable, and not everyone can adjust it. Rework is the job of skilled craftsmen.
Maintaining a certain level of quality requires many years of weaving technology and skilled artisans familiar with the settings.
For point 3, dyeing:
When it comes to denim, it's "indigo dye."
However, the problems of color fading and color transfer are unavoidable.
Therefore, we developed yarn dyeing using reactive dyes, while maintaining the appearance and atmosphere of denim, and developed it into a product.
Sumi (ink) color uses sulfur dyes.
Encountering this fabric has led to:
・Ability to wash at home
・Ability to iron despite being silk
A kimono with a luxurious texture that is easy to care for has been created.
We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your Japanese clothing life even more with this kimono.