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dry touch cotton cardigan

GIMA COTTON KNIT C/D is a cotton knit cardigan with a smooth texture like linen and beautiful colors. Cardigans made of cotton, which has excellent breathability, hygroscopicity, and heat retention, keep you warm on chilly days without getting stuffy even when you sweat, so you can wear them comfortably for a long time from early autumn to early summer. The thick knitted fabric creates a beautiful silhouette, making it a staple item that you will want to have when you have trouble styling.

YONETOMI NEW BASIC was born from Yonetomi Seni Co., Ltd., a long-established manufacturer that has been working on the development of knit textile technology since its foundation and has received high acclaim for its unparalleled quality. Basic items that are close to the "new daily life" are uncompromising in terms of fabrics, manufacturing methods, and comfort in order to create a piece that anyone can wear. While inheriting the spirituality of "pursuing without being bound by common sense," he continues to explore new ways of expression.

Focus on fabric making

A cardigan with a dry touch that is perfect for the cool season. Gima (pseudo hemp) processing is applied to cotton, and it features a firm and comfortable crispness, so you can enjoy comfortable wear all year round. Because it is knitted with links that have a textured feel like vintage wear, it has just the right amount of thickness and breathability, making it an item that can be used as an outerwear until early summer when a thick coat is no longer needed. A basic V-neck that can be worn loosely and a relaxed silhouette with dropped shoulders gives you a sense of security that will blend in with any outfit.

We recommend pairing it with a T-shirt for a rough look during the cool season, and coordinating with a coat that makes use of the colors when it gets colder. It can also be washed by hand, so it is a great point that it is easy to maintain at home. Its comfortable fit and ability to mix and match makes it a reassuring item to have in your wardrobe.

From Yamagata, a knit production area

In Yamanobe Town, Yamagata Prefecture, many farmers raised silkworms, and the government encouraged farming villages to raise sheep as a side business. An industrially developed area. At one time, there were many knitwear manufacturers, but the number of factories decreased as production increased overseas. Under these circumstances, Yonetomi Seni Co., Ltd., founded in 1952, has continued to knit sweaters while honing its advanced knit textile development technology.

Everything from material development to product development and mass production is done consistently at our own factory in Yamanobe-cho.When we hear about new materials, we take the lead in incorporating them, actively working to create new products, and creating good products in a good environment. With the desire to have fun and bright production under the factory, we introduced the first knitting computer and have been developing various textiles on a daily basis. With a total of 43 fully automatic flat knitting machines, we boast the largest production system in Japan and one of the world's leading low-gauge production systems.

The founder repeated trial and error for two years to overturn the established theory that "knitwear can't be worn in summer", and it seems that he openly disclosed the manufacturing method of the summer sweater he created within the production area. The knitting industry, which was limited to winter and could only operate for half a year, is now able to operate all year round, bringing about a major change. Even now, he continues to search for ways to express himself without resting on history and tradition. YONETOMI NEW BASIC is a knit project that pursues basics by making full use of the development technology that such a manufacturer has accumulated over many years. Aiming to "create a unique personality out of commonplace things", we create basics that are close to the "new daily life" by adding clever details and casual arrangements that can only be done by a factory.