Keep it long, treasure it long.

Lightweight yet properly warm

On chilly mornings, there's one piece that naturally draws your hand the moment you open the closet.
Lightweight, soft, and soothing to the soul with every wear. ANSPINNEN's cashmere sweater embodies precisely that—a garment of quality crafted to accompany your everyday life.

Guided by the philosophy of "creating fine yarn and crafting pieces that bring that yarn to life," ANSPINNEN handles everything from yarn production in-house. This Japanese factory brand meticulously connects the charm of natural materials, starting with raw cashmere fibers, through the yarn, and finally into garments. Crafted with their proven expertise, this sweater offers a soft, cozy warmth despite its lightweight feel, making it a reliable companion across seasons.

The exceptional fineness of the yarn made possible by ANSPINNEN

Light and airy, yet properly warm despite its thinness. This characteristic comes from the exceptionally fine cashmere yarn used in this sweater. Though delicate, difficult to handle, and generally considered challenging to knit, ANSPINNEN leverages its proprietary spinning technology to beautifully transform this difficult material into a single, thin sweater.

This sweater employs a "single yarn" knitted from a single strand. Compared to a two-ply yarn formed by twisting two strands together, the residual twisting force in a single yarn causes the fabric to skew as knitting progresses. However, this very characteristic allows the yarn to trap air, resulting in a uniquely light and soft texture—a charm exclusive to single yarn. ANSPINNEN has developed a unique technique to prevent this bias tendency in single-ply yarn, maximizing the inherent suppleness and lightness of cashmere.

The design features a simple turtleneck. Its slightly relaxed silhouette flatters the wearer with a crisp, elegant look without clinging too closely to the body's contours. Simply pairing it with wardrobe staples allows for versatile styling from casual to polished, adding depth to your daily looks. It also layers easily under jackets or coats, making it a basic piece that performs well across seasons. The lightweight cashmere offers excellent breathability, providing comfortable comfort during seasonal transitions.

The Secret Behind Beautiful Colors

Cashmere's inherent natural luster enhances colors beautifully. Timing the dyeing process is crucial for achieving deep, rich hues. This knit is meticulously dyed at the raw fiber stage, allowing color to penetrate each individual fiber thoroughly, resulting in a uniquely deep and special shade. Furthermore, by delicately blending multiple colors during spinning, it creates a beautiful garment that changes expression depending on the angle of light.

A Garment to Cherish for Years

Compared to other natural fibers like wool, cashmere fibers have an exceptionally smooth surface. They resist tangling even when wet, making them less prone to shrinkage and felting. This means that while cashmere is a delicate material, it retains its beautiful texture for a long time. With proper care, you can enjoy its silhouette and feel against the skin for years without compromising its qualities. Although ANSPINNEN knitwear carries a dry-clean-only label, gentle home care allows the fabric to gradually develop character over time, extending its lifespan. Hand washing will make it even softer and fluffier.

Crafting Where Yarn Comes Alive

ANSPINNEN (Spinnen), a Japanese factory brand, strives to create high-quality yarn and craft products where that yarn truly comes alive. Its roots trace back to a long-established spinning mill founded in 1952. Inheriting the yarn-making techniques and wisdom cultivated over many years, it continues to maintain integrated production entirely within Japan. It is also one of the few domestic manufacturers capable of spinning cashmere.

The brand name originates from the German word "SPINNEN" (meaning "to spin" or "to connect"), prefixed with "AN". This reflects its foundation as a spinning company and its continued use of some German-made spinning machinery.

Furthermore, reflecting the desire for customers to wear their garments for years, ANSPINNEN offers a repair service using the same yarn. This allows restoration of moth damage or fraying without compromising the fabric's texture. This approach embodies the brand's philosophy: "We want to deliver clothing not as disposable items, but as companions that live alongside you."