Crafted only from naturally derived materials, ESC's t-shirts are designed with street and sports t-shirt elements, resulting in an oversized silhouette. Contrastingly, it is made from high-quality cotton typewriter fabric, a high-density plain weave fabric typically used for classic shirts, rather than conventional jersey fabric. This choice imbues with a luxurious comfort and refined silhouette*. In addition, its 100% organic cotton yarns remain unbleached, highlighting the inherent rich texture and the gentle, natural cotton-white colour. The production is meticulously carried out in a top-tier sewing factory in Japan.
The artwork on the printed model is a distortion of an aerial photograph capturing the Alpine Mountain ridges, showcasing the significant retreat of the glaciers. The artwork is hand-printed and dyed with two layers by highly skilled dyeing artisans, who employ traditional natural herbal and mineral pigments.
Available in 1 material / 2 colours.
*Blind slit opening at the collar for smooth wearing (snap button).
TEXTILE
ESC's custom-order typewriter fabric, featuring a plain weave, is manufactured by a prestigious textile maker established in 1928, situated in the renowned Enshu textiles district of Shizuoka Prefecture. The high-density, smooth textile, made from 100% organic cotton yarn, is meticulously woven on an old-style shuttle loom, requiring advanced craftsmanship. It gives a delicate yet resilient silhouette, possessing durable and moisture-absorbent properties. The cotton yarn is unbleached to preserve its natural pleasant texture and colour.
NATURAL DYEING
Hand-printed by skilled dyeing artisans, using traditional pink "lac-dye" and grey mineral dyeing techniques that have been practiced in Japan for centuries, passed down through the traditional "Shiko" and "Suzu-Baisen" dyeing methods since the Nara period (8th century CE). The two layers of dyeing are carried out in an innovative dyeing studio located in Tokyo.
[ Due to the natural, chemical-free dyeing materials used, the colours will evolve over time and may fade with each wash.]
ARTWORK
Accidently resembling a camouflage pattern, this artwork serves as a visual commentary on the changing climate. The print is a distortion of an aerial photograph capturing the Alpine Mountain Ridges near the Italian-Swiss border in 2010, showcasing the significant retreat of these glaciers. Printed on the entire back side of the T-shirt, including the sleeves.
CREATION
This garment was meticulously fabricated in Akita, Japan.
No raw materials of animal or petroleum origin are used in the main materials of this product (except Blind slit opening parts).
FIT
* Female: The model is 170cm / 5' 57" and wearing Size 2 (Unisex M) Oversize styling
* Male: The model is 180cm / 5' 90" and wearing Size 2 (Unisex M) Regular-fit styling Their Plain Wave T-shirts size guide ＞＞
ATTENTION [ Herbal / Mineral dye print ]
The two layers of the artwork print were dyed by hand by artisans in Tokyo. Due to the properties of chemical-free natural dyestuffs, the colours will change gradually over time. Prolonged exposure to UV light can cause the colours to fade, so please store away from direct sunlight. Hand washing with a neutral detergent or dry cleaning is recommended.
