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Kyoto Black Midweight Terry Slim Crewneck
Kyoto Black Midweight Terry Slim Crewneck
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Overview
Overview
This Midweight Terry slim crewneck sweatshirt is hand-dyed in Kyoto by Japanese artisans who have worked with only one colour since 1915. Their ecological dyeing technique is the result of four generations in pursuit of the world's deepest shade of black. This garment features a trim athletic fit, with signature construction details and tonal woven labels.
Note: Each individually dyed piece is unique and may vary slightly in colour.
Details
Details
- Hand-dyed in Kyoto, Japan
- Colourfast
- Preshrunk
- Flatlock seams
- Semi-raglan sleeves
- Rib-bound collar
- Rib side panels
- Rib cuffs and hem
- Made in Canada
- Style: RC-3376
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Width | 43 | 44.5 | 46 | 47.5 | 49.5 | 51.5 |
| Chest Width | 47 | 49.5 | 52 | 56 | 59.5 | 63.5 |
| Body Length | 67.5 | 69 | 71 | 73.5 | 76.5 | 79 |
| Sleeve Length | 62 | 63.5 | 65 | 66.5 | 68 | 69.5 |
Fit: Slim
Fit: Slim
Product Care
Product Care
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
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Preserved for decades, Kyoto Black uses a proprietary dyeing technique coined "kurozome kakumei" to create a non-toxic, black oxide finish that remains colourfast, and reflects the least amount of light.
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Achieving depth in colour requires repeated bottoming, where garments are dyed layer upon layer. This labor-intensive method consumes significant amounts of dye. Therefore, the more saturated the black, the more superior in quality.
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Once reserved for formal attire and ceremonial kimonos known as 'kuro montsuki', deep black dyeing in Japan has long symbolized dignity and refinement. Over time, the culture and tradition has evolved, with a more universal approach that embraces contemporary silhouettes.
Black is timeless.
Black is the colour of eternity.
Kyoto Black represents our deep-rooted partnership with a family of artisans who have spent four generations perfecting the art of black dye.
Since 1915, these textile artisans from Mibu, Kyoto, have elevated the colour black to an art form. Through competition, they developed an ecologically sound formula using natural elements like madder, indigo, tea leaves, and bark to produce a deep and colourfast shade—resistant to fading in the sun and rain.
To bookend the trilogy, we return to Kyoto, where tradition and craft come full circle. From the dye house in Mibu to the sacred grounds atop Mount Higashiyama, we weave parallels between the skilled textile artisans and veteran kendo masters. Both grounded in process and technique, they unite to celebrate the pursuit of mastery in its purest forms.
