What is the fashion term “wepon” that you may not know?

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What is the fashion term "wepon" that you may not know?

Weapon” is a phrase that sometimes appears in conversations between vintage lovers or in articles in the fashion media. If you are a fashion lover, you have probably seen or heard this phrase more than once. But can you explain what the word “wepon” means?

Weapon is a type of chino-cloth with its name originating from the uniform of the U.S. Military Academy! It is characterized by its superior luster, firmness, and durability.

Actually, “weapon” is a type of fabric called “chinocloth. The name “weapon” comes from the fact that it is used in the uniform of the military academy called “West Point” in the state of New York in the United States. In Japan, the nickname “Weapon,” short for “West Point,” has spread rapidly in the apparel industry and has continued to the present day. In the U.S., the name “uniform twill” is commonly used, but “weapon” is much more familiar to us Japanese, and the fact that the name includes the aforementioned poop is also exquisitely appealing to clothing lovers.

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The name “wepon” is much more familiar to Japanese than “wepon,” and the fact that the name includes the aforementioned poop is exquisitely fascinating to those who love to wear it. In fact, it is said that this fabric was created for use in the uniforms of senior officers, with the purpose of “showing authority in the colonies.

Weapon” is made of twin combed yarn, which is finer than ordinary chinocloth, and is woven in a dense twill weave to enhance its luster, firmness, and strength, and is characterized by its high quality at first glance. The fabric is clearly different in appearance from the inexpensive chinocloth used in the uniforms of ordinary soldiers, so one can imagine that its effectiveness was certain.

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If you’re thinking, “I can’t stop thinking about weapon fabrics! If you are interested in this fabric, we recommend this item…

After reading this far, many of you may be interested in actually wearing weapon fabric clothing.
For those of you who are interested, we would like to introduce the trousers released by GENTLEMAN PROJECTS this season, which are made of ultra-high-density weapon fabric. These trousers have a beautiful tapered silhouette and length that make your legs look sleek, and the center crease, which is called “the lifeline of dress pants,” gives them an intrepid appearance that is hard to resist. In addition to basic colors such as beige, black, and navy, there are four other colors available, including an austere midnight khaki. Despite its luxurious appearance, the price is quite affordable, so please check it out.

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