[Factory] Introducing “100% Cashmere Premium Airy Stole” made with the world’s finest cashmere and artisanal weaving techniques *Factelier*
Press release: September 5, 2024
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Introducing “100% cashmere premium airy stole” made with the world’s finest cashmere and artisanal weaving techniques
*Suitable for all seasons. Stole that can be used 365 days a year to accompany your daily life*
“Factory” (managed by Lifestyle Accent Co., Ltd., head office: Kumamoto City), a made-in-Japan factory-direct fashion brand, has been dealing in cashmere for over 90 years, and has collaborated with Japan’s leading cashmere product factory, “Fukaki Keori,” to produce “Factory”. 100% cashmere
We have started selling “Premium Airy Stall”.
The weaving is done by Muto Co., Ltd., a weaving shop in Yamanashi Prefecture. A piece of craftsmanship created by two world-recognized factories working together.
A large stole made from *the finest natural cashmere material*, which is thinly and lightly woven.
* For windbreaks, lap blankets, mufflers… *
It’s an *all-around piece* that you’ll want to keep by your side all spring, summer, fall, and winter.
* Product URL: * * https://factelier.com/products/16989/*
The products are manufactured in two factories that are recognized around the world. *
We use the highest grade cashmere yarn* from Fukaki Keori, the only company in Japan that can produce cashmere products in an integrated manner*.
It is woven slowly and carefully* at the Hataya weaving shop “Muto Co., Ltd.” in Yamanashi Prefecture.
A cashmere stole that is like a feathered garment filled with air is a part of our everyday life 365 days a year, and the more you use it, the more its texture changes.
* ◾A thin cashmere stole that is perfect for all seasons ◾When you think of cashmere, you think of Fukaki Keori. Manufacturing recognized by the world ◾ Impressive “smoothness”.
100% of the highest quality cashmere goat wool ◾ Natural texture that can only be achieved by undyed material ◾ Slowly and carefully woven with the skill of craftsmen using gently twisted threads
◾Hand-washing is OK at home ◾Message from the creator*
◾ Active in all seasons
Thin cashmere stole
When you hear the word “cashmere,” you may think of it as a “winter material.” It’s true that cashmere has finer hair than wool, and it’s warm because it breathes a lot of air, but it also has an excellent ability to absorb and wick away sweat.
This time’s stole takes advantage of the characteristics of cashmere and is made to be thin and wide* so that you can enjoy it all year round.
When spread out, it can be used as a layer that wicks away moisture and allows you to enjoy the soft texture of cashmere.
Especially in the summer, you will feel the softness of cashmere against your bare skin.
If you wrap it tightly around your neck, the layers of fabric will provide the warmth that cashmere can provide.
Wrapping it up gives it volume and makes it a great balance with winter coats. *It’s a versatile piece that can be used as a cardigan in
spring/summer, or as a scarf in fall/winter.*
It’s so compact when folded and rolled up.
It will be about the size of a 500ml plastic bottle.
As the name “Airy” suggests, *weighs only 127g!*
There is no stress at all even if you put it in your bag.
◾“When you think of cashmere, you think of Fukaki Keori.”
Manufacturing recognized by the world
We have been in business for 130 years, and have been selling cashmere for over 90 years.
* Fukaki Keori is Japan’s leading cashmere company, so much so that it has been praised domestically and internationally as “When you think of cashmere, it’s Fukaki Keori.”
“Currently in Japan, there are very few people who can tell the difference between good cashmere and bad cashmere.”
Fukaki Keori has strict standards that it has set for itself, and uses a discerning eye backed by experience to determine the quality of cashmere that changes every year.*
■This is possible because it is said to be the only integrated factory in Japan. Moreover, it is not only their “ball-selecting eye” that has earned them praise from around the world, but also because of their manufacturing based on “quality supremacy,” which places emphasis on “texture” above all else.
In order to remove impurities that mix with raw cashmere wool, we developed our own in-house machine and carried out three cleaning processes, one cleaning process being enough*
We are particular about thorough quality control.
▲ Carefully selected raw cashmere wool from Inner Mongolia. A thorough check is also made to ensure that the correct raw wool has arrived. Even if it is a factory that “makes cashmere products,” most cashmere products are made through a “division of labor” that involves “spinning the yarn only” and “only knitting and weaving the fabric.”
However, at Fukaki Keori
* ■Raw wool procurement ■Spinning yarn ■Weaving ■Dyeing/processing ■Productization*
Because we can do all the processes in-house,
You can create things without compromising on quality.
*This is the reason why our uncompromising manufacturing, which is said to be the only one in Japan, is praised around the world*. *
“While there are many factories that mass-produce cashmere products, it may be said that Fukaki Keori’s time-consuming, time-consuming method of making cashmere products using traditional methods is not suitable for today’s times.
However, we are doing this to emphasize quality,”* says a person in charge of Fukaki Keori.
Please enjoy the one-of-a-kind texture that was created by pursuing * “final quality” and “good texture” * rather than making it
efficiently.
◾ Impressive “smoothness”.
100% top quality cashmere goat wool
There is a wide variety of raw cashmere wool.
The material we use for this stole is the highest grade cashmere, which is known as the “highest quality textile” and is highly valuable and rare.
Cashmere, which has thick and short fibers of around 17 microns, is scratchy and rough, and tends to fuzz.
On the other hand, Fukaki Keori uses a rare raw cashmere wool with extremely thin and long fibers of 15.8 microns.
There is no tingling sensation when you touch your neck, and it has a fine texture that makes you want to rub your cheeks.
■“Aging process” that ignores efficiency
In addition,* the process of removing impurities is repeated three times*, and after the fabric is woven, * it is subjected to a “senju” process that creates texture while washing*.
It will enhance the texture.
The texture achieved during this process will greatly affect the finished product, but this is not something that anyone can do.* This technique can only be achieved with the experience and
sensibility of skilled craftsmen, and is possible only at Fukaki Keori, which is well-versed in cashmere. *
What’s more, instead of finishing the product quickly and delivering it right away, each step of the process involves * letting the fabric rest and age for half a day to a day*.
“If you skip the aging process, you can make it faster. However, you won’t be able to make a good product.” (Mr. Fukaki Keori)
*This is a one-of-a-kind stall that was born from a mindset that is the complete opposite of manufacturing that pursues industrial efficiency*.
◾ Unique to undyed
Natural texture
The three colors we have prepared this time are actually all* “undyed”. * There are various colors of cashmere goats, but white, beige, and brown * Goat hair is made into yarn without bleaching or dyeing, keeping its natural color. *
Dying is not a bad thing, but the heat and acid added to it during the process can cause some damage to the fibers.
With undyed fibers, there is no such burden, and the fibers can be turned into yarn in their most vibrant and lively state*.
*The colors have depth, with nuances that are unique to nature*, and you can add depth to your coordination by simply wrapping them. Enjoy the warm colors of cashmere itself.
◾Sweetly twisted threads made with craftsmanship
Weave slowly and carefully
In order to achieve a fluffy and soft texture, we use *knitting thread* in the fabric.
*This means that even though it is a woven fabric, it uses knitting thread.* Compared to textiles
* ・Cashmere fibers are long and of good quality ・Sweet twist and soft texture* In that sense, knitting yarn was the best choice for this stole. However, * knitting yarns cannot be woven on regular looms. * While searching for a weaving shop where he could weave, Fukaki Keori came across Muto Co., Ltd. *
Inheriting the tradition of textiles that has been handed down since ancient times in the Hokuroku region of Fuji, *
We are a textile shop in Yamanashi Prefecture that uses old-fashioned looms to blend ultra-fine threads from natural materials such as silk and cashmere into the most comfortable texture.
We are a first-class stall factory* that receives requests from famous luxury brands that everyone knows*.
The slightly twisted cashmere thread is delicate and will break if woven at high speed.
At Muto Co., Ltd., we weave the fabric slowly and carefully using an old-fashioned power loom. *
By weaving slowly, the warp gently wraps around the weft, resulting in a gentle and airy texture*.
Even when weaving on old-style looms, the larger the size, the more likely thread breakage will occur.
In such a case, a craftsman will immediately make corrections. * If the thread breaks, it must be dealt with immediately, so the craftsmen are always present during the weaving process. *
Since it is woven slowly, it takes time and requires a lot of manual labor. That’s why *factories that can weave thin cashmere stoles are truly precious*.
At Muto Co., Ltd., we are used to handling delicate materials on a daily basis, and because we have a well-established production system, we are able to weave even delicate cashmere threads for knitting into beautiful stoles.*
You can.
* Plump cashmere thread unique to Fukaki Keori * and * Muto Co., Ltd.’s painstaking weaving *
Through the collaboration, we have created a thin, soft, yet sturdy piece.
◾Hand washing at home OK
▲The quality indication is on the inside of the tag.
As a precaution, the quality picture on this stole says “Do not wash at home.” However, according to the staff at Fukaki Keori, “It is OK if you soak it and wash it.”
* Please do not use a washing machine when dehydrating, and dry in the shade. *
◾Message from the creator
“This is a product that has been made with great attention to detail, including the design, thread, and weave.
We are proud to offer our products, and we hope that you will continue to use them for many years to come. ”
* [100% cashmere premium airy stole]*
Price: 28,600 yen (tax included)
Size: free
Color: white, natural beige, natural brown
* ■White URL: * * https://factelier.com/products/16990/*
* ■Natural Beige URL: * * https://factelier.com/products/16989/* * ■Natural Brown URL: * * https://factelier.com/products/16988/*
■About Factoryier
Factoryel is a made-in-Japan factory-direct fashion brand founded in 2012. By collaborating directly with Japanese apparel factories that produce world-class brands, eliminating the need for intermediary
distribution, we develop first-class, “talkable gems” that are packed with attention to detail. We deliver high quality items to our customers at reasonable prices. In addition, we have adopted a system to return appropriate profits to our factories.
Based on online shopping, we have specialty fitting stores in Ginza and Kumamoto, and are working to create a global brand from Japan.
While the domestic production ratio of apparel has plummeted to the 1% level, Factoryier’s unique efforts focusing on Japanese factories have been featured in various media including TV Tokyo’s “Cambrian Palace” and “Dawn of Gaia”. It is being
* https://factelier.com/aboutus/*
* ■Factory operating company overview*
Company name: Lifestyle Accent Co., Ltd.
Representative: Representative Director Toshio Yamada
Head office location: 4-7 Tedorihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Try-on stores: Factoryier Ginza store, Kumamoto main store
HP: * https://factelier.com/*