As Masaki-San puts it:
“If you were living in 1980s Japan and had a passion for old American tee-shirts and style, something you could effortlessly pair with a leather jacket or a classic Ivy look, you would love this 6oz loopwheel tee-shirt I created for you!”
This 6oz loopwheel-knitted fabric is slowly woven on an early 1940s loopwheel machine, producing just 20 metres per day — what we refer to as “super-slow” loopwheel knitting. This deliberate process results in a fabric with exceptional softness and character that is silky-smooth to the touch, making it a pleasure to wear in all seasons. The colour is achieved through thread-dyeing, allowing the garment to evolve beautifully over time, developing depth and character with every wear.
At first glance, this tee-shirt appears simple, yet its construction is anything but. The ribbed crew neckline is finished using a rare twin-needle binding technique, seldom seen across other brands, delivering both durability and a clean, elevated finish. The shoulders feature a tapered binding construction more commonly found in high-end tailored garments, allowing for a more natural, relaxed silhouette while ensuring the shape holds beautifully over years of wear.
If you are looking for the most comfortable loopwheeled tee-shirt with the spirit of “Old Americana”, we believe this is the one you are after!
