Hi, It's still very hot in Japan, but AW23 items are beginning to arrive. We would like to talk about JAPAN BLUE JEANS' standard fabric "Sashiko" this time.   First of all, about what Sashiko is. Originally, the term "Sashiko" did not refer to the weaves like denim, but to the technique of sewing multiple layers of fabric together in...

Hi, Have you checked unique fabric "WASHI DENIM" in SS23 yet? That is perfect for the coming season so we would like to tell you a little bit more details of fabric today.     When different materials are used in one fabric, there is a method called "mixed weaving", in which yarns of different fabrics are mixed and woven...

We are going to introduce about "Sashiko-like Jacquard" which attract attention.   Now, what kind of fabric is Jacquard? Jacquard is a fabric woven by a Jacquard loom and designs and patterns are woven into the fabric. The loom is an automatic loom invented by French inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard in 1801.   Jacquard loom   Unlike printed fabrics, Jacquard...

Have you ever heard of "sateen"? It is one of the three fundamental weaves. Three fundamental weaves have plain weave (chambray, canvas ), twill weave (denim, chino), and sateen weave. Each has its own characteristics and is used for different purposes.   Sateen weave has fewer intersections between the warp and weft yarns, and more of either yarns appear on...