Loopwiller, the pride of Japan [ What is the charm of the world’s most authentic sweatshirt?

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Loopwiller, the pride of Japan [ What is the charm of the world's most authentic sweatshirt?

Sweatshirts are one of the basic items indispensable for men’s fashion. Many men may be particular about the quality and brand because it is a basic item. What we would like to recommend to such particular men is the domestic brand “Loopwiller that has sent out many excellent products to the world under the theme of “the world’s best, legitimate sweatshirts. I would like to introduce the charm of “Loopwiller” this time.

What is Loopwiller? Loopwiller is a “globally acclaimed sweatshirt brand. After gaining recognition in Europe, Loopwiller began selling its products in Japan.”

This apparel brand is known for its superb sweatshirts started in 1999. Soon after the brand started, first-class department stores and leading select stores in London, Paris, and New York paid attention to it. As soon as the brand was sold in stores, it gained popularity. In fact, sales in Japan started in 2002, three years after its establishment.
The sweatshirts produced by skilled craftsmen carefully sewing sweatshirt fabrics knitted using ultra-rare old-style suspension knitting machines are highly regarded worldwide as one-of-a-kind gems.

Loopwiller’s appeal: “”Sustained fluffiness” made possible only by inefficient hang knitting machines.

Currently, the mainstream for manufacturing sweatshirts is the “sinker knitting machine” that was created in response to the demand for mass production during the period of rapid economic growth. In contrast, Loopwiller uses a ” suspension knitting machine. The production efficiency of the “sinker knitting machine” is only 1/10 to 1/20 of that of the “loop wheeler machine,” which is inefficient, but it has the feature of “producing a soft, durable, and durable lined fabric even after repeated washing. Loopwiller’s sweatshirts are famous among enthusiasts for ” not getting worn out even after 3 years of repeated laundering. This is the strength of the ” suspension knitting machine ” that performs knitting while containing air without applying unnecessary tension.

LOOPWHEELER’s appeal: “200 rare suspension knitting machines in Wakayama, Japan are utilized.

As vintage clothing lovers know, so-called vintage sweatshirts are those made in the United States from the late 1940s to the mid-1960s. The unique texture of the sweatshirts is attractive, but in fact, the sweatshirts of those days were manufactured using ” hang knitting machines. However, as mentioned above, hang knitting machines have disappeared in response to the demand for mass production, and today it is said that hang knitting machines are no longer in operation even in the United States, where sweatshirts originated. This shows how valuable the hang knitting machines in operation in Wakayama, Japan, are. In addition to the 200 operating machines, the 200 machines that are not in operation are carefully stored for parts.

LOOPWHEELER’s appeal: “The existence of craftsmen who can make full use of old-fashioned hoop machines.

The “hang knitting machines” are not only inefficient in production, but they also require craftsmanship and maintenance to operate effectively. This production method is made possible by the skilled craftsmen of Kanekichi Kogyo and Wada Meriyasu, who have been working with “hang knitting machines” for many years.

LOOPWHEELER’s ” Flat seamer for flat seams

Flat seaming, in which fabrics are stacked on top of each other with minimal width and sewn together flat with four needles, is utilized throughout to minimize unevenness.

By using a flat seamer, which is less efficient than a regular sewing machine, the unevenness of the sewn lining is minimized and “improved wearability” is realized.

Loop Wheeler’s appeal: “The minimalist design of the sweatshirt.

Although some printed items are also available, the best part of the Loopwiller brand is the plain pullover sweatshirts. The simple design with no unnecessary embellishments will keep you coming back to this sweatshirt, making it suitable for long-term use. The label casually sewn onto the cuff reads ” Loopwiller ” in katakana vertical writing, one of the details that has remained unchanged over the years.

LOOPWHEELER’s standard “LW01 in gray

The pullover sweatshirt “LW01” using “LW Basic,” which is not an exaggeration to say the back hair fabric that symbolizes the Loopwiller brand, is a do standard. The “LW01” pullover sweatshirt is a classic, and its specifications such as “round body knit” and “set-in sleeves” not only give it a good appearance but also make it extremely comfortable to wear. To fully enjoy the soft texture unique to Loopwiller, we recommend choosing a gray color that has not been dyed since it was made into a fabric. LW Light”, which is only lined with a slightly finer yarn, is also a standard after “LW Basic”.

Why not check out LOOPWHEELER’s official store as well as LOOPWHEELERdirectly-managed stores in Sendagaya, Osaka, and Fukuoka?

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