Our essencematerial
Our store's materials are of the highest quality, worthy of the name of fully custom-made. We have a selection of first-class materials that live up to our name. We use carefully selected materials such as world-class fabrics, shell buttons that are considered high-class in the clothing industry, and carefully selected plush interlining.
material
We have a large selection of Japanese-made fabrics, including Egyptian GIZA cotton, which is said to be the most suitable for shirt fabrics, GIZA45, which is the rarest and most expensive, and Sea Island cotton, which is said to be the highest quality shirt fabric. In addition, we have a large selection of imported products, including fabrics from world-famous fabric manufacturers, including those made in Italy, the capital of fashion.
shell button
At our store, we attach shell buttons to custom-made shirts that cost over ¥15,000. Shell button is made by hand by hollowing out large sea shells, carving them, polishing them, and going through many daunting steps. Shell buttons also glow mysteriously when the light hits them, giving them a jewel-like appearance. It seems that the luxurious feel that comes from natural materials cannot be achieved with artificial resin.
Plush interlining
At our store, we use plush interlining instead of adhesive interlining for collars and cuffs. Plush interlining refers to interlining that is not bonded to the shirt's body fabric. It is said to be in the best condition. Since it is not glued, it has a gentle texture, softness, and a luxurious feel. In the case of adhesive interlining, the resin may stain if you iron it many times, but in the case of plush interlining, it will maintain its beautiful appearance forever. However, it takes a lot of work to make a plush interlining, and the plush interlining itself is expensive, and there are a limited number of craftsmen who can do it. Therefore, among shirt lovers, plush is said to be a coveted item.
Fabric count
The fabric count is a unit that indicates the thickness of the threads woven into the fabric. The higher the number, the thinner the thread. In the case of cotton thread in the British style, the first yarn is one that weighs 1 pound (about 454 grams) and is 840 yards (about 768 meters) long. If the length doubles, it becomes second, and if it triples, it becomes third, and if it is 100, it becomes 84,000 yards (76 kilometers). High-count threads need to be twisted thinly, so expensive extra-long staple cotton is used. The thinner the thread, the more lustrous it becomes, and the softer it becomes, giving it a silk-like feel even though it is cotton. However, the thinner the thread, the less durable it will be. Therefore, we use a thread (double thread) that is made by twisting two threads together into a single thread with improved durability. At our store, we mainly handle high count yarns and yarns of double yarn or higher. Once you touch it, you will understand how good it is. Generally, if the warp is a 120 count double thread and the weft is a 120 count double thread, it is written as 120/2 x 120/2. Custom-made shirt shops generally use high-quality fabrics, so high-quality custom-made dress shirts are said to be 80 to 120-count, and high-end custom-made dress shirts are 140-count or higher. For general office use, we recommend fabrics with a count of 80 to 120, and fabrics with a count of 140 or higher for important business negotiations or competitions.
Characteristics by count