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It is made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eSDA’s original loopwheeled cotton fleece\u003c\/strong\u003e and garment-dyed using \u003cstrong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eBengara\u003c\/strong\u003e, an iron oxide pigment derived from ancient iron-rich soils that has been used in Japan for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eBengara dye is prized for both its \u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"749\"\u003edistinctive earthy red tone\u003c\/strong\u003e and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eexceptional durability\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike plant-based dyes, it is highly resistant to fading, allowing the color to remain stable while subtly deepening with wear. Historically, Bengara was used not only for textiles but also for \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003elacquerware, ceramics, and the exterior walls of traditional Japanese buildings\u003c\/strong\u003e, reinforcing its cultural and functional significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eThis sweatshirt pays homage to the iconic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eReverse Weave construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, first developed in 1938 to reduce shrinkage and increase durability. Studio D’Artisan recreates this concept using a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003evertically knit fleece\u003c\/strong\u003e that maintains its shape over time while offering a substantial, structured feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eThe fabric is spun on the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eIshikawadai ring-spinning machine\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eJapan’s oldest operating spinner\u003c\/strong\u003e, and knitted slowly on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003elow-tension hanging loopwheel machine\u003c\/strong\u003e. After knitting, the fabric is rested beneath the machine to preserve the cotton’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003enatural texture, softness, and resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e—a process that modern high-speed production simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eFinished with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003ereverse weave construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eelongated ribbed cuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003edurable double-needle stitching\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sweatshirt features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eclean, slim silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e that balances comfort with structure. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eEntirely made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a timeless piece that showcases Studio D’Artisan’s commitment to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eheritage craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and enduring quality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe find the sizing of this sweatshirt to be more Western than Japanese. If you usually wear a size M in American sweatshirts, you'll find a suitable fit with this piece in size M. 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