Studio D'Artisan 45th Anniversary "Amami Dorozome" Loopwheel Crewneck Sweatshirt
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Studio D’Artisan celebrate their 45-year-strong tenure with this loopwheeled, Amami Dorozome- and Indigo-dyed sweatshirt, available in extremely limited numbers.
FABRIC: 100% cotton
STYLE/FIT: Slim
COLOUR: Indigo/brown
METHOD: Washed
DETAILS:
-Loopwheeled in Wakayama
-Dorozome-dyed & indigo-dyed
-Brushed interior for extra softness
-Ribbed cuffs, hem and collar
-Ribbed neck with “V” insert
ORIGIN: Made in Japan
These sweatshirts are loopwheeled in the Kanekichi workshops of Wakayama, Japan—one of only two ateliers in the world still operating a functional circular loopwheel machine. The sweater’s heavyweight fabric is the result of a slow, low-yield knitting process. This meticulous method—spurred by little more than gravity—produces a garment with an exceptional fit and unbeatable softness.
To celebrate their 45th anniversary, Studio D’Artisan has painstakingly hand dip-dyed these limited-edition sweatshirts in alternating vats of indigo and Amami mud pigments. The combination of centuries-old “Dorozome” and indigo dying dyeing processes creates a deep brown, almost black finish with a subtle glimmer of midnight blue—a stunning testament to Studio D’Artisan’s commitment to traditional craftsmanship and dyeing techniques.
The Real McCoy’s Heavyweight Sweatshirts are knitted on customised sinker weave machines, intentionally slowed down to produce an impressively thick, dense finish.
FABRIC: 100% cotton
STYLE/FIT: Regular
COLOUR: Black
DETAILS:
-Style no. MC20114 030
-Heavyweight 14oz fabric
-Knit in Wakayama using vintage Sinker Weave Machines
-Vertical knit
ORIGIN: Made in Japan
The Real McCoy’s lean on the unique knitting capabilities of sinker weave knitting machines for their heavyweight "Ballpark" sweats programme. Unlike their older loopwheel counterparts, sinker weave knitting machines can produce heavier, denser fabrics. This is evident in The Real McCoy’s formidably heavyweight cotton crewnecks. These sweaters are knit vertically rather than horizontally, making them seamless at the shoulders and locking in that classic '50s-era drape. Gusseted at the sides for a holdfast fit, they’re finished with heavy-duty ribbing at the collar, cuffs, and hem.
Elliot wears a size Medium sweatshirt. He is 185cm tall and weighs 74kg / 6ft 1" and 163 lbs.
Important: The best way to determine the size you need is to measure a similar item you already own and compare with the actual sizing as per the table below. Do not go by tagsize alone.
| SIZES | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 41 | 43 | 46 | 47 |
| Shoulder width | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20.5 |
| Vertical Length | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Sleeve Length | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 25.5 |
Stage 1: The waist
- Button up the jean.
Lay flat with the top waist band evenly flat on the back waist band.
Measure from one side to the other keeping the jean flat & double the measurement.
Stage 2: The hip
- Measure 3 inches or 7.5cm from the crotch stitch.
Measure from side to side flat across the jean at this point.
Stage 3: Front rise
- Lay flat and measure from crotch seam to top of jean with top button fastened
Stage 4: Back rise
- Measure from crotch seam to top of the back of the jean.
Stage 5: Thigh
- Lay flat and measure from crotch across to outside of leg.
Stage 6: Knee
- Lay flat and measure 13” or 33cm from crotch down inside seam of jeans
From here measure from one side of the jean to the other.
Stage 7: hem width/leg opening
- With the jean flat measure from one side of the leg opening to the other.
NB with very heavy denim 18oz and above measure the entire circumference of the exterior of the hem using a measuring tape and divide by 2 for a more exact figure.
Stage 8: Inseam/inside leg
- Lay the jean flat with the inseam at the centre.
Following the inside seam measure from the crotch to the end of the leg.
Stage 1: Chest
- Measure from pit to pit and double the reading.
Stage 2: Shoulder
- Measure across the top from one shoulder seam to the other.
Stage 3: Waist
We measure the narrowest part of the garment outer seam to outer seam between the pit and the opening. If, however, the shirt has gussets, the waist will correspond to the the opening measurement.
Stage 4: Opening
Here we take a cross measurement from seam to seam at the bottom of the shirt.
Stage 5: Length
Measure from the top of the shoulder by the collar to the bottom of the garment.
Stage 6: Sleeve
Measure from the top of shoulder seam to the cuff’s edge.
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