New arrivals
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TC fabrics in SS23 COLLECTION
We've told about "TC Twill fabric" on the blog the other day, and today will share it a little bit more with SS23 new items. *If you haven't read it yet, please click below. What is "TC twill"? First of all, let's briefly review what TC is! TC means.... T = Tetoron (Polyester) C = Cotton T stands... -
WASHI DENIM
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... -
What is "Sashiko-like Jacquard"?!
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... -
"Washi denim"??! Denim made with Japanese traditional paper.
JAPAN BLUE JEANS has been making products with a sense of fun, and used unique fabrics such as Banana denim, Côte d'Ivoire cotton, Inlay-knit, and Sashiko. In this Spring Summer collection, we launched "WASHI DENIM" items. Washi (和紙) means a Japanese traditional paper. It is made from natural plant fibers and is good quality and high durability, and is said to... -
What is "Back Satin (sateen)"?
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... -
What is "Kouzo" of Washi denim trousers?
SS23 items have been getting in stock. We are going to talk about "Kouzo (washi) denim trousers" from SS23 collection. Have you ever heard of "Washi (和紙)" ? Washi is a Japanese (和) handmade paper (紙) made from the fibers of Mitsumata (三椏), Kouzo (楮), Gampi (雁皮), etc. This denim is woven with cotton in warp and washi in weft... -
SHIN-DENIM x Thinsulate Hoodie
You all already know about "SHIN DENIM", don't you? For those who have never heard it before, here is a brief description! "SHIN DENIM" is our original fabric (developed in-house), which was created with the aim of creating a "non-fading" denim that overturns the concept of normal denim. The greatest feature of this is that... ・Color fading ・Color migration...