Bengara-Dyed Loopwheel Crewneck Sweatshirt

The Studio d'Artisan Bengara-Dyed Loopwheel Crewneck Sweatshirt is a heavyweight fleece made in collaboration with a factory in Wakayama Prefecture, which still operates the world’s only remaining “tsuri-ami” loopwheel knitting machines used to produce vintage sweatshirts. This crewneck features a soft brushed interior making this is a sweatshirt you'll want to live in. Complete with front and rear V-gussets to making getting it on a breeze and a ribbed cuffs and hem to keep the warmth in. Bengara is an iron-oxide pigment from the soil, used in Japan for centuries for textiles, pottery, and traditional architecture. Its warm, muted tones carry a sense of depth and history, reflecting its origins as a “soil dye.” Made through a process of refining iron-rich clay, Bengara is biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and requires far less water and energy than most conventional dyes. Unlike many plant-based pigments, it is remarkably resistant to fading, allowing its rich, earthy color to