• 27 Nov 2025
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• 5 min read

Table Contents

• 1. Types
• 1.1 Tops
• T-shir
• Technical T-shirt
• Stripped T-shirt
• Shirt
• Hawaiian Shirt
• Tank Top
• Sweatshirt
• Outerwear
• 1.2 Bottoms
• Shorts
• Jeans
• Inner layers
• Trousers
• Socks
• 1.3 Accessories
• Beanie
• Gloves
• Belt
• Wallet
• Soles
• Buckles
• 2. Labels
• Australia
• Austria
• Canada
• China
• Denmark
• France
• Germany
• India
• Italy
• Japan
• Korea
• The Netherlands
• Norway
• Portugal
• Spain
• Sweden
• Taiwan
• UK
• USA
• 3. Stores
• America
• Asia
• Europe

This is one of the three parts from the Trilogy about my textile notes.

More focusing on materials, quality, dyeing, and construction methods. Leaning towards brands that take quality as a top priority, instead of the brands that like to show off their logo. We are going to read and discover about merino wool, selvedge denim, and more niche materials like Supima® Cotton, Foxfibre® and Westex Indura. Do you want to know about undyed and unbleached clothing and natural dyes like the purple-blue indigo or why GSM matters?

1. Types

Types of garments ordered from top to bottom.

1.1 Tops

T-shir

1. American Giant Men’s Everest Tee— Made in Los Angeles. Twice the weight of our heaviest tee and made of 100% ringspun cotton. 15.2 oz./sq. yard. Double needle top stitching at neck and shoulder seams.

2. Asket The T-Shirt — 100% organic long staple cotton. 180gsm midweight jersey fabric. In 18 variations (3 lengths and 6 sizes). Milled, cut, and sewn in Portugal.

3. Bronson Mfg.

   1. Loopwheel Tubular Athletic — Made with not real Loopwheel machines but a modern version of it. Crafted using the vintage ‘Tompkins Upright Rotary Knitting Machine’ from the early 20th century. Made from high-quality 10.5 oz.

4. Buck Mason

   1. Pima Curved Hem Tee — Signature curved hem, cut from USA-grown and milled 140 GSM jersey knit from long-staple Supima cotton. Hand and sewn at BM Knitting Mills in Mohnton, PA. Garment washed with enzymes and softener for a lived-in feel.
   2. Indigo-Dipped Yuma 90s Boxy Pocket — 210 GSM knit jersey in a 70% cotton and 30% hem blend
   3. Field-Spec Cotton Heavy Tee — 310 GSM cotton jersey

5. Circular Knit T-Shirt by Naked & Famous — 205 GSM Canadian cotton jersey. 100% Cotton. Made in Canada.

6. Carhartt

   1. Heavyweight Short-Sleeve — 229 gsm 100% Cotton Heavyweight Jersey
   2. Heavyweight K87 Pocket — 229 gsm, on some colors is 100% Cotton.

7. Corridor Garment Dye Tee with a pocket — 9.1 oz 100% cotton jersey and garment-dyed for rich color and lived-in softness. Single needle hem. Made with care in Portugal. In 12 colors.

8. Dehen 1920 Heavy Duty tee single pocket — Made in the USA. Heavy Duty 190g/m2 Tee - Single Pocket

9. Flat Head — Made in Japan

   1. Super Duper Heavy 20oz Loopwheeled HTK T-Shirt — 100% Long Staple Cotton. Heavy Triple Stitched Narrow Collar.
   2. THC-101 — The THC series is made from a thick 14-count yarn. Circular knitting machine from the 1960s. Special needles imported from Germany to create a strong body.

10. Iron Heart — Made In Japan

    1. 6.5oz Loopwheel Crew Neck (longer body) — Knitted on vintage loopwheel machines, Reactive-dyed warp and weft yarns.
    2. 10oz Heavyweight Crew Neck T-Shirt — Made by UTILITEES, these mini fleece crew neck T-shirts are designed for a slightly wider and more relaxed fit compared to the brand’s 5.5oz loopwheel models.
    
    1. 11oz Knit Crew Neck — 100% 11oz Japanese Cotton Knit, reactive-dyed warp and weft yarns. In White, Olive Green, Cream, and Black.
    

11. Le Mont St Michel Tobin — 100% coton 300gr/m². Made in Portugal, Knit in France.

12. Pure blue Japan — Made in Japan.

    1. 8oz Slub Jersey T-shirt — Indigo dyed T-shirt is made from a slubby jersey knit fabric, knitted with unevenly thick yarn. Colors in Indigo, White and Black version.
       

13. Samurai Jeans — Made in Japan, 100% cotton.

    1. EXTRA HEAVY WEIGHT TEE — 15.7oz. Slub Yarn. Japanese Jersey Textile. Double Stitched Narrow Collar. The dyeing process involves layering dyes with different properties so that the colour changes depending on the angle from which it is viewed.
    2. Japanese Cotton Made Crew Neck Tee — With natural color purposely not bleached or dyed, or natural dyes using black beans and chestnuts.

14. Sunspel

    1. Sea Island Cotton T‑shirt from Sunspel $167 — 100% Sea Island Cotton. Sourced from the West Indies and spun in Switzerland. Made in Portugal.
    2. Riviera Midweight T‑shirt — Also in Classic and Relaxed Heavyweight version. 100% Supima Cotton, fully traceable and sustainably sourced from California. Fabric is undyed. Made in Portugal

15. Tanuki — Made in Japan 1.Heavy Shinkai (深海) by Tanuki — Using a count 8 yarn, which is fairly thick for a t-shirt. This sturdy material will withstand countless washes and keep its shape. Used different shades of natural indigo to dye this fabric, which results in great variations of blue with lighter blue freckles within – like waves in the ocean.

    1. Tanuki Heavy Shiramayu T-Shirt Natural — Undyed cotton preserved in its raw state. 10 oz and 8-count yarn. Finished with the embroidered “二” logo. Chunky blue side seams. Made entirely in Japan, from spinning to finishing.

16. Freenote 13oz Tee – Made in USA, 100% cotton, Signature pocket with bar tack accent.

17. XX Development “SURE MFG” 7.5oz Pocket S/S Tee – 7.5oz cotton jersey. Made in Japan. Pigment dyed, have a nice fade purple color.

18. GOOD ON Short Sleeve Heavy — Durable seams, Made and dyed in Japan, Pigment dyeing, 100% US cotton / 9oz

19. Merz b. Schwanen

    1. 2M15 Vintage Machine Refined Classic Fit — 230g/qm (6.8oz), made in Germany in a Mid-Century jersey machine from the 1960s, tubular loop wheeling process, featured in The Bear series, 100% organic cotton.
    2. 2S14 Loopwheeled Relaxed Fit Heavyweight — 380g/sqm 100% organic cotton heavy slub. Made in Germany. Triangle insert under arms.

20. Velva Sheen – Made in Cincinnati, USA

    1. Indigo Tees from Velva Sheen — Natural indigo dye in Japan. 100% cotton.
    2. Pigment Tees
    3. Normal Tee

21. Momotaro Jeans HEAVY OUNCE S/S TEE — 8.5 oz. degree-filled jersey fabric made of Zimbabwe cotton.Knitted with 14 count/20 gauge straight yarn, it has a heavy and even thickness, giving it a pleasant feel and comfort.

22. Warehouse & Co. Lot 4601 Pocket T-Shirt — Material: 100% cotton, Made in Japan, Round neck with thick double-stitched ribs.

Technical T-shirt

1. Wool t-shirt by Aclima — made with 100% merino wool, naturally odor-resistant, and quick-drying.
2. Wool t-shirt by Decathlon — 80-100% merino wool.
3. Carhartt Force™ Midweight Pocket by Carhartt— Carhartt Force™ - FastDry™ Technology is engineered to fight sweat and dry fast, so you stay cool and comfortable 24/7. Left chest pocket with pencil slot on vertical edge. Smooth flatlock seams. 195 gsm. 59-65% Cotton with 35–41% Polyester.

Stripped T-shirt

Also called Breton shirts, famous to be worn by Pablo Picasso.

1. Thurin – Marinière manches by Le Mont St Michel — Cotton knitted in France, Made in Portugal. Le coloris noir est en 70% coton, 30% polyester. Les autres coloris sont 100% coton. in short and long version
   
2. La Paz
   1. Guerreiro T-Shirt — have low contrast in eschen of the Paris colors, Portugal brand, made in Portugal. 70% Cotton, 30% Polyester.
   2. Feijó Dark Stripes — Soft sweatshirt in terry with bold stripes. 100% Cotton Heavyweight fabric. MADE IN PORTUGAL. Pre-washed. IN Black/White and Green/White
3. Pure blue Japan — Made in Japan.
   1. Heavy weight Striped Short Sleeve T-shirt — The navy part is made with pre-dyed indigo yarn. In Indigo×Olive and Indigo×Beige.
4. BASQUE BORDER S/S TEE by Momotaro — Ozone treatment is applied to the product to give it a vintage look and feel. Boat-neckline silhouette with generous shoulder and body width. Made in Japan.
5. Flat Head — Made in Japan
   1. Heavyweight Border Stripe - In Ivory x Purple, Light Black x Light Red, Ivory x Light Black, Ivory x Light Red, Charcoal x Black, and Mustard x Black. 100% COTTON. Neck: 3-needle stitching with one needle removed (20-count cotton thread)
      
6. The Real McCoys — Made in Japan
   1. T-shirt with the sweat triangle — Features a gusset at the neck, which helps prevent the shirt from losing its shape, and is inspired by vintage clothing. 8 oz. cotton.
   2. ATHLETIC T-SHIRT / LOOP-WHEEL — This 100% cotton loopwheel knit T-shirt. 7 oz. cotton (loopwheel knitting).
7. Heavyweight Cotton Wide Striped by Non Stock Mfg. Co. (Bronson Mfg.) — In Red/Apricot, Blue/White, Black/White. 9 oz cotton fabric, 100% cotton.
8. Wonder Looper
   1. Crewneck T-shirt - Double Heavyweight — The 409GSM (12.1oz per square yard) Double Heavyweight Crew Neck T-Shirt is made from one of the heaviest jerseys ever produced. 100% Cotton. Japanese Fabric. Made in Japan.
   2. Foxfibre® Tsuriami T-shirt Coyote 70 — Also in light brown and dark brown. This rich brown hue isn’t the result of traditional dyeing but comes from FoxFibre®—a naturally colored cotton organically grown on a single-origin farm in New Mexico. Blending 70% FoxFibre® with 30% organically grown Extra Long Staple cotton. 228gsm. 100% Organic Cotton. Japanese Fabric. Made in Japan.
   3. Crewneck T-shirt - Triple Heavyweight Tsuriami — 100% Cotton. 593GSM (17.5oz per square yard) jersey. Use of our century-old “tsuriami” circular knitting machines located in Wakayama, Japan. American Texas cotton. Japanese Fabric. Made in Japan.
9. [Classic] by Sunspel — 100% Supima Cotton, fully traceable and sustainably sourced from a single farm in California. Made in Portugal.

Shirt

1. Hemp Classic Long Sleeve Button Down by FLINT AND TENDER — 90% Organic cotton and 10% Hemp. 130 GSM. Made in India. Material: Crepe rayon. Buttons: Machined bamboo buttons.
2. Button Down Collar Shirt by Natalino — Cotton Poplin. In various colours like stripe green made with cotton poplin, and pink stripe made with Oxford cotton. Made in ITALY. 100% cotton.

Hawaiian Shirt

1. HYAKU-TORA — In various colours, a lot of dope tigers. In a wood box. Perfectly matched patterns in the pockets.
   
2. From Mango House — Made in Okinawa.

Tank Top

1. FN-TST-002 by Flat Head— 100% Cotton. This tank top is made with the same round-bodied fabric as our popular THC series. Made in Japan. In Gray, Black, Ivory.
2. Tank Tee by Alex Crane — 100% sustainably grown French linen, knit in Portugal and washed with biodegradable softeners. Dyed with organic pigments.

Sweatshirt

1. Shetland Wool Crew Neck by Natalino — In various colours like, rose, red, purple and the normal boring colours. Made in Scotland. 100% Wool.

Outerwear

Including jecks and anything that can be worn on the second or more layer.

1. ALPACA WOOL COLLAR KNIT CARDIGAN by The REAL McCOY’s — Made from 100% alpaca, it’s over-the-top yet still captures the feel of the period. Material: 7-gauge fine alpaca. Buttons: Cat’s eye buttons. Made in Japan.

2. Samurai Cotton Denim Coverall by Samurai Jeans — 10oz selvedge denim. Using Samurai Farmed Cotton. They feature authentic workwear details such as the characteristic raglan sleeves and the robust sewing specifications of triple-stitch rolled seams.

   

3. Riders Jacket Waxed Canvas Tumbleweed Red Interior by Freenote — 10-ounce Martexin waxed canvas. Southwestern printed body liner from Japan. Satin-lined sleeves from Japan, with a cotton/rayon blend to make the jacket easier to put on and take off. Signature action back for added mobility. Sewn in the USA.

4. Head Shop Limited 2ND TYPE Denim by Samurai Jeans

   

5. [GINEW coats] — With Native American patterns in the lining and denim or wax canvas on the outer layer. Most of them are made in the USA.

6. Sashiko Jacket by Pure Blue Japan — Available in indigo, gray, and ivory colors and in Type 2 and Type 3. While traditional sashiko is thick and heavy, Pure Blue Japan preserves its unique look while crafting it from a lightweight 12oz material for everyday wear. The soft texture conforms to the body for comfortable wear, making it a garment you can enjoy year-round. Made in Japan.

   

7. SASHIKO CPO SHIRT by Momotaro — This sashiko fabric is indigo-dyed at the yarn stage, with the sashiko stitching made from pre-dyed black threads. With wear, the black threads become more pronounced, developing a rich, characterful patina. Based on a classic work shirt, the back features double action pleats on both sides, combining functional design with aesthetic appeal. Made in Japan.

8. LOT 817XX Type 2 Blanket Lined Denim Jacket by Bronson Mfg. Co. — More affordable high-quality denim jacket. 100% cotton 14 oz selvedge denim and fully lined with a blended wool blanket (50% wool, 35% polyester, 15% acrylic). Sewn with Japanese cotton threads. Dyed with indigo.

9. Zip Hoodie - Real Indigo Blanket Striped French Terry by Wonder Looper — 563 GSM (16.6oz per square yard) knit inspired by classic denim trucker jackets. Made with real indigo-dyed yarns. Produced in Wakayama, Japan, using circular knitting machines. 54% Cotton / 32% Acrylic / 9% Wool / 5% Polyester. Japanese Fabric.

1.2 Bottoms

Shorts

1. Fjallraven Barents Pro Shorts M

2. Nudie Jeans Black Regular fit, mid-waist shorts in the ideal black wash.

3. Iron and Resin — California Based label. Made in Asia.

   1. Hector Short by Iron and Resin — selected because it is called Hector, 11.5 oz 100% cotton bull denim. Garment dyed and triple washed. Has natural colour, has a metal buckle. Made in Pakistan.
   2. Nomad Short — 100% cotton canvas. Nylon webbing reinforced knife pocket. Gusseted crotch. Shank button rear pockets. Double needle rise and out seam.

4. Carhartt Multi-pocket — Packed with a lot of pockets.

5. Cheap Monday Jeans Storlek 30 x 34

6. XX DEVELOPMENT

   1. “Spring Terry” Super Tuck Shorts - 100% cotton / 11.7 oz, 2 really deep front patch pockets, 1 patch pocket at the back, Pigment dye, Made in Japan, faded pastel colours, €85.00
   2. Super Tuck Shorts Regular – Elastic waistband with drawstring, two deep front pockets, one rear patch pocket, pigment dyed, Made in Japan €90.00

7. NATURAL INDIGO ASAGI HBT from Samurai Jeans — This “kasezome” dyeing is done in-house and by hand, carefully taking into account the temperature and humidity on that particular day and passing the threads repeatedly through a vat of dye to slowly darken the yarns to perfection.

   

8. pure blue japan — Made in Japan

   1. Stitch Stripe Comfortable Shorts - Indigo x Thick Stripe — Crafted from a striped jacquard fabric for a sophisticated look. The subdued indigo color and the artisanal feel of the stitching add a refreshing touch to your summer style. Also in Thin Strip version.
      
   2. Sulfur Dyed Herringbone Work Shorts — In Camel and Olive colors. Featuring front slash and patch pockets. Crafted using sulfur-dyed yarn, these shorts will develop a rich, patina with washing and wear.
      

9. [Utility Short] by TEN THOUSAND — Developed in collaboration with elite members of the U.S. Special Operations Forces. Proprietary durable stretch canvas. Quick-drying, water-resistant. 58% Cotton / 29% Nylon / 13% Elastane / 255 GSM. Permanent Odorblock™ treatment. Tested to resist 60,000+ abrasion cycles.

Jeans

1. “KAKISHIBU” Selvedge Indigo x Persimmon from Tanuki — Kakishibu dyeing is an ancient natural dyeing process that uses the persimmon fruit to get its color. Persimmons are orange, not brown; you can clearly see that shade in this heavily saturated denim. We’ve been addicted to this dye since it came into our lives seven years ago. It adds a perfect warm base which makes for beautiful fading. 14.5oz. Made in Japan

   

2. “YURAI” Selvedge Natural Indigo x Cobalt fromTanuki — Natural indigo selvedge denim with a cobalt-dyed weft. 16.5oz unsanforized selvedge denim. Made in Japan.

   

3. Naked & Famous — Made in Canada.

   1. Brown Fox Selvedge — a 13oz Japanese selvedge denim made entirely from organic FoxFibre® cotton. The denim is woven in Okayama, Japan, and spun in Osaka, using undyed natural warp yarns and naturally brown weft yarns. Button fly.
   2. Scratch-n-Sniff - Hiba Cypress — A 12.7oz Japanese Selvedge Denim with scented micro-capsules baked into the fabric. When scratched, the micro capsules burst releasing the aromatic calming scent of northern Japan’s serene Hiba Cypress tree forests.

4. S500AX 18oz “AI Plus” Straight cut by Samurai Jeans — Special technique to mix indigo dye with natural indigo along with our Samurai Cotton blended yarn. Made in Japan.

5. Pure Blue Japan 16oz Double Slub Denim Relaxed Tapered – Made in Japan, 100% cotton /16oz, Exclusive “Double Slub” denim, Signature blue selvedge ID, Chain-stitched seams, Embossed lamb leather patch.

Inner layers

1. Wool long johns by Aclima — Made by Merino Wool, the perfect base layer for cold days, giving you warm and breathable comfort directly against the skin.

Trousers

1. Vidda Pro Ventilated Trousers M by Fjällräven — Made with G-1000 fabric. There are numerous practical pockets and details – such as a knife pocket on the right leg and a loop for an axe on the side of the waist. Ventilation openings from the hips to the knees.

Socks

1. Darn Tought: Made in USA Merino blend.
2. Chup Socks “Life Long” TS-1 Black Socks– Cordura®, which is 7 times more resistant than normal yarn and offers durability 6 to 10 times greater than that of ordinary cotton socks.
3. Woolpower – Merino Wool (made in Sweden):
   1. 3-PACK LINER SOCK Unisex
   2. SOCKS CLASSIC 600 Unisex
4. Different socks on flaneurs
5. Denim Yarn Line Socks — from leftover denim yarn, repurposed from our denim manufacturing process. Knitted using a vintage knitting machine from the 1980s. Made in Japan.

1.3 Accessories

Parts for clothes and accessories

Beanie

1. Reborn Felted Beanie Forest Melange from Aclima — Felted and ribbed wool beanie in recycled wool from surplus material from Aclima’s factory in Estonia.

Gloves

1. Fält Guide Glove 5-finger by Hestra — Made in Hungary. Army Materials goat leather/Cowhide and wool, without Gore-Tex. Removable lining.

Belt

1. Pin Belt by Samurai Jeans — UK bridle leather + Japanese Tochigi leather. Original brass buckle. Made in Japan.
2. Mongolian belt leather.
3. Low Profile Tactical Belt with Austrialpin BUCKLE by Defcon5.

Samurai Jeans Pin Belt and Defcon5 Tactical Belt

Wallet

1. Denim Coin Case by Samurai Jeans

Soles

1. Swedish Woolpower made from wool

Buckles

1. Stubai’s claw buckle, made from tempered aluminium with a black anodized finish. This buckle prevents accidental opening under pressure.

2. Labels

Here we are avoiding famous brands that everyone knows. Also included are mills companies.

Australia

1. Crumpler — Melbourne-based, focused on built-to-last bags with materials like Cordura. Started by three friends that made their custom bags for biking and things others can use their bags for.
2. Sea to Summit
3. Informale — Melbourne-based menswear label. They believe in the old-school idea of buying less and buying quality. Made in Melbourne.

Austria

1. Stubai — Maker of the claw buckle. Buckles made in Tirol.

Canada

1. Naked and Famous — No washes. No distressing. Just raw denim from Japan, cut and sewn in Canada, built to last. They make jeans ranging from ultra-heavyweight (40oz) and highly textured fabrics to experimental blends like cashmere, milk, linen, fun-innovative glow-in-the-dark or scratch-and-sniff denim.

China

1. Bronson Mfg. Co. — Founded in 2012 by vintage clothing enthusiasts and manufacturing experts focused on classic menswear like tubular T-shirts. Based in Luoyang City, Henan Province. Good quality for the price. Made in Asia.

Denmark

1. SON OF A TAILOR — Founded in Copenhagen in 2014. Every piece is made uniquely for each customer, with the promise of a personal and lasting fit. All produced in Portugal, using the finest materials.

France

1. Le Mont St Michel — Knit in France, assembled in Portugal or other European countries.
2. Nitto Knitwear Inc. — One of the last knitwear manufacturers in the Paris region, Nitto Knitwear was created in 1972. Knitting since 1972. Made in Clamart.

Germany

1. Merz b. Schwanen — Family-run, Berlin-based business is driven by steadfast values of heritage, integrity, and sustainability. A century later, a 90-year-old Henley was unearthed by Gitta and Peter Plotnicki at a Berlin flea market. An echo of Balthasar Merz’s bygone brand—and its meticulous manufacturing techniques—the rare Henley piqued the pair’s curiosity, leading them to the Swabian Alps and a long-retired factory floor of century-old loopwheelers. The idea to revive both the machines and the brand was born.

India

1. Kardo — A menswear brand founded in the heart of New Delhi in 2013 by Rikki Kher, with a focus on sustainable, slow fashion that honours traditional Indian craftsmanship and textiles. Using traditional techniques like Shibori, Block Print, and Ikat weaving.

Italy

1. Candiani Denim — Since 1938. One of the well-known high-quality fabric companies in Europe.
2. Manifattura Ceccarelli — 100% Made in Italy. The exclusive use of natural raw materials such as Il Panno Grosso del Casentino, made with wool yarn in natural colours, the padding of the jackets in Pure Virgin Wool, the cotton treated with natural paraffins, and the Cupro lining / Bemberg characterise the Manifattura Ceccarelli garments.

Japan

1. Big John — First made in Japan jeans label.

2. Betty Smith — Have a workshop where you can make and customize a denim item from scratch. One of the oldest denim manufacturers in Japan. Based in Kojima.

3. Collect Mills — A fabric brand founded in 1992 in Kojima, Okayama Prefecture, renowned mill specializing in denim. They use vintage looms to produce high-quality fabrics. Want to know more about look at this illustrated post by Will Vernam.

4. Flat Head — We are fanatical about creating one and only Japan-crafted experiences.

5. FOB Factory — It offers a collection dedicated to the G3 loom, a legendary machine from Toyoda that produces a fabric almost impossible to find today.

6. Fullcount — Founded in Osaka in 1993. The denim is made from rare, extra-long staple Zimbabwe cotton. Woven using vintage shuttle looms in Okayama Prefecture.

7. Good On — Have pigment-dyed clothes in dozens of colors. Made and dyed in Japan. Tubular t-shirt with 100% U.S. cotton / 5.5oz

8. Imabari Towel — Imabari, Ehime is a mecca of towels that has continued production for over 130 years.

9. Japan Blue Jeans — Momotaro sub-brand, with more economical jeans.

10. Kojima Genes — They have more affordable made-in-Japan denim compared to other local brands.

11. Orslow — Deriving inspiration from those eternal standards and processing them through our own filters, we design clothes “slowly.”

12. SugarCane Jeans —

13. Pure Blue Japan — Is the project of Kenichi Iwaya, a true denim enthusiast who grew up in Okayama. After gaining experience working in various factories in the region, he decided in 1997 to create his own brand. It has been producing amazing fabrics with unique textures and distinct character.

14. ROTOTO — Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship. Premium Natural Materials. Anatomical Construction & Attention to Detail

15. Samurai Jeans — Denim brand founded in 1997 in Osaka by Toru Nogami, known for pioneering ultra-heavyweight selvedge denim and innovative fabrics. Even setted up their own cotton farm in Japan.

16. Tanuki — Have denim with more common natural indigo to not common ones like saffron, turmeric, bayberry, cobalt.

17. The REAL McCOY’S — Top quality, even for Japanese standards. Inspired by old American clothing, they have an archive of thousands of vintage clothing for reference. Almost all is made in-house in their factory.

18. Momotaro — Founded in 2005 in Kojima, Okayama. The brand is named after the popular Japanese folk tale hero “Momotarō,” which symbolizes dreams, vitality, and hard work.

19. Warehouse & Co. — Famous for its reproduction of authentic vintage American workwear and denim garments. Known for its selvedge denim jeans and premium loopwheel T-shirts often made in Japan.

20. Wonder Looper — Founded by Bahzad Trinos and Risa Saito, Wonder Looper began as a humble chainstitch embroidery service in their home studio in Yokohama. They leveraged their extensive knowledge and experience in the apparel industry, utilizing the best production methods and materials that Japan has to offer. The result was their double heavyweight T-shirts.

Korea

1. The Grateful Crane

The Netherlands

1. BENZAK — a denim and lifestyle brand from Amsterdam, founded in 2013. They partner with renowned fabric mills and expert manufacturers in Japan, Italy, and Portugal to ensure their products not only age beautifully but also stand the test of time.

Norway

1. Aclima — Wool experts since 1939. Produces high-quality wool products for outdoor enthusiasts, outdoor workers, police, firefighters, and defense forces. All production takes place in Europe, mostly in Estonia. Wool comes from merino sheep in New Zealand.
2. Amundsen — Outdoor brand. Roald Amundsen pioneered the field of exploration by merging traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to create timeless, durable products built for the perpetual outdoor lifestyle.

Portugal

1. La Paz — A menswear label inspired by the Atlantic, its people, and traditions. We work in a straight relationship with some of the best local manufacturers, crossing their knowledge with a single approach to the design and the making of timeless and durable goods.
2. Portuguese Flannel — Portuguese Flannel is a fourth-generation family business, rooted in the textile-rich city of Guimarães, Portugal. Founded by brothers António and Manuel Magalhães, the brand draws inspiration from the people and places around them. Their shirts are cut and sewn by master craftsmen using exclusive fabrics woven the old-fashioned way: on traditional looms, in mills that have been doing this for decades.

Spain

11. Berwick — Formal leather shoes label. Based and made in Almansa, Spain. With physical stores in Spain, Japan, and Korea.
12. JWJ BRAND — A small denim brand based on the island of Mallorca.
13. MIRTO — Founded in 1956 with the initial goal of creating shirts for men.
14. Nukak — Founded in 2016 in Barcelona with the mission of reusing unused materials. Advertising banners, kitesurfing kites, and truck tubes are given a second chance to extend their life cycle and become bags, backpacks, and accessories.
15. Two Thirds — Slow fashion made in Portugal and Spain. Founded in 2010 by surf enthusiasts in Barcelona. Known as PRE-ORDER and deadstock pioneers.

Sweden

1. ASKET — Lifecycle Responsibility. Permanent designs, obsessively refined. A strictly limited range of timeless essentials, crafted exclusively in the EU from natural fibers. Labels with full transparency. Provide multidimensional sizing. Free Repairs & Take-Back.
2. Hestra Gloves — After 80 years of glove manufacturing, a lot has changed, but hands and gloves have always been our focus, and we are still in Hestra.
3. Kero — Swedish-made beak shoes & beak boots. Have Traditional lapland shoes. Some made from vegetable tanned reindeer leather. Family runned company since 1929. From farnorth Sweden, northern than the polar circle, close to the border with Finland.
4. Nudie Jeans Co. — Kicked off in Gothenburg in 2001, fueled by a love for dry denim, punk music, and snus. Beyond fair wages, organic cotton, and transparency, they wanted to create a community that cares. Create vintage, not garbage.
5. Stutterheim — Focus on raincoats and rainboats. Designed in Stockholm and Made in Europe.
6. Woolpower — T-shirts, socks, and accessories made from wool.

Taiwan

1. 8bit.t.d — This brand was born to express the concept of curation through knitting. Inspired by the connection between Taiwanese contemporary art and subculture, the brand creates a variety of textiles in collaboration with creators from various fields.

UK

1. ANGLO-ITALIAN — Italian Tailoring, English Palette. Made in Italy. “Classicism that is relevant.” Make special garments and unique forms. They even have published a photobook about an Italian textile manufacturer.
2. Aquascutum — Timeless clothing. A brand worn by the Prince. Seems that they are not made in England anymore.
3. Barbour — One of the most famous waxed jackets. Some still made in England. Since 1894. A 5th generation, family-owned business from the North East. Headquarters are located in Simonside, South Shields is also home to the factory where Barbour’s Bedale and Beaufort wax jackets are still manufactured by hand and where customers can re-wax their wax jackets.
4. Crockett & Jones — One of the best leather shows in England.
5. Harley of Scotland — Premium Scottish Knitwear. Using the highest quality natural yarns and ethical Scottish production. Since 1929.
6. Liberty Fabrics — Liberty Fabrics has been at the cutting-edge of design and decorative arts since 1875 and now forms an international wholesale business, working with retailers, brands and designers across womenswear, menswear and homewares, and craft. Designed by an in-house team in the heart of London, printing takes place at their mill in northern Italy.
7. Natalino — an independent clothing brand producing a concise and considered collection of relaxed, elegant classic menswear. Based in London. With small workshops and specialists in the UK, Italy, Portugal, and Japan.
8. SOLOVAIR — Made In England since 1881. Like Dr. Martins but overall higher quality and lower price.
9. Sunspel — British luxury clothing brand with a proud heritage of innovation. Since 1860, they have been crafting elevated wardrobe essentials from the world’s finest natural materials. They have Sea Island cotton for their garments.

USA

1. 3sixteen — Began in 2008 with our very first pair of jeans, the SL-100x. We worked directly with Kuroki Mills in Okayama, Japan, to develop a custom denim designed to withstand hard wear and show incredible character along the way.
2. 5.11 — Tactical bags and clothing, with a reasonable price for its quality.
3. Alex Crane — In 2016, Alex made samples and went to a trade show in Manhattan. And then, thanks to the internet and some truly amazing folks, we started to grow. Their clothes are made from 100% natural, renewable materials. B Corp.
4. American Giant — Made in the USA. Made in Los Angeles. From San Francisco?
5. Brooks Brothers
6. Buck Mason — Founded in 2013 in Venice, California. Started out of a 350-square-foot garage with locally made jeans and tees and a simple goal to make clothing that will stand the test of time.
7. Carhartt — Since 1889, Carhartt began producing overalls with two sewing machines and a half-horsepower electric motor in a small Detroit loft. Carhartt produced coveralls for soldiers and support personnel, jungle suits for Marines in the Pacific, and workwear for women entering the factories on the home front.
8. Corridor — A Brooklyn-based independent brand crafting contemporary American menswear inspired by folk, prep, and workwear.
9. Dehen 1920
10. Duckworth — Premium Merino Wool products made exclusively in the USA, produced by the founders and fourth-generation sheep ranchers.
11. Gustin — From San Francisco. Cut and sewn in California or Canada. Some Japanese techniques and fabric are used. They have pigment dyed, real indigo, shibori dye, and rainbow nep. Crowdsourcing to line up supply and demand for every product they make.
12. GINEW — The first Native American-owned & designed denim brand in the world. Family-owned, Native American clothing business. Focus on nature-provided materials and whenever possible, made in USA construction. Includes selvedge denim, wax canvas outerwear, all-cotton tops and more.
13. FILSON — Seattle-based. Founded in 1897 to outfit prospectors and explorers for the Alaska Gold Rush. where clothing and gear was a matter of survival. Limited Lifetime Guarantee. Returnable within 30 days. Some made in Seattle, WA.
14. Freenote — one of the best american heritage labels.
15. One Culture — A small denim brand from Alameda, California. Ideology: A collective reference to the denim lovers of the world. Bluesign® approved fabrics.
16. Osphrey – All Mighty Guarantee. Since 1974, every single product design has passed through the hands of owner and founder Mike Pfotenhauer, who created his first backpack at age 16.
17. Pendleton — Pendleton is a privately held, sixth-generation family-owned business. The foundation of Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc. is its vertical manufacturing—controlling wool manufacturing from wool purchase to finished product. Wool processing occurs in Pendleton-owned mills. Sixfacilitess located in Oregon,Nebraska, and Washington.
18. Ten Thousand — Tactical brand
19. The Iron Snail —Short runn clothing, made in the USA. Goodprice qualityy.Havee a budget version for each ofitsrclothing, which is made in the same factory as the main collection.
20. Xtratuf — Over 50 years ago, a boot arrived in Alaska, as rugged and real as the people who live and work there. Like Alaska’s people, those boots did their job no matter what the conditions.

3. Stores

Here are a curated array of shops that sell different brands from around the world.

America

1. Dant
2. Naked & Famous — with many experimental and weird jeans, most of them have fabrics imported from Japan and then made in Canada.
3. Fancy Groceries — Max Dubinsky created Fancy Groceries in 2019 and has since cultivated a devoted community around timeless style, creative high-quality coffees, and laid-back events. In Winston-Salem, NC. 1 an online shop from the US.
4. Lost and Found — Two childhood friends who were living together at the time thought it would be a good idea to open a coffee shop that quickly turned into a clothing store. From Toronto, Canada.
5. Selfedge — Founded in 2006. With locations in S.F., N.Y., L.A., Portland, and Mexico. Denim and vintage aficionados praise Self Edge for its meticulous collaborations with top brands, producing exclusive lines of artisan clothing and jewellery that reflect its high-quality creed and Americana inspiration.
6. Standard & Strange — Standard & Strange operates three brick-and-mortar stores in Berkeley, New York City, and Santa Fe, alongside an e-commerce shop. Committed to sourcing high-quality, specialty garments, we stock brands from around the world, with a strong emphasis on Japan, as well as Europe and the USA.

Asia

1. Bears — Denim and Happy Wear. Since 1992.
2. Blue Beach Denim (TW) — In Taipei, Taiwan
3. #FFFFFFT (JP) — The world’s first white T-shirt specialty store. Weekend only. In Tokyo.
4. MODE MAN (KR) — a curated shop showcasing brands that honour the heritage of the past. Specializing in denim, the cornerstone of American casual wear.
5. Okayama Denim
6. Urban Researhc

Europe

1. Burg & Schild (DE) — A store from Berlin, Germany.
2. Flâneurs (FR) — A small team, spread between Brittany and Normandy, specifically between our store in Rennes and the one in Granville.
3. Redcast Heritage (ES) — Committed to tradition and craftsmanship, offering a curated selection of raw Japanese selvedge denim, leather goods, and superior-quality apparel for men who like to wear unique, timeless pieces that age in the best possible way.
4. Rivet and Hide (UK)
5. Second Sunrise (SE) — A shop that sells a range of vintage and second-hand garments. In Stockholm, Sweden.
6. Sunsetstar — It all started in 2001 straight out of the local punk rock scene. Gerry, former drummer of the Austrian hardcore punk band Bounz the Ball, and his mate Gazzy, thought it might be great to have a lifestyle fashion shop in their hometown of Graz , Austria. The idea was simple: “Let’s bring subcultural lifestyle fashion and trends straight to our customers.”

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