Originating from a circular knitting company established in 1964—Kanemasa Knitting Co. in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan’s largest producer of knitted fabrics. KANEMASA, established in 2021, manufactures its goods using the company’s traditional high-gauge knitting machines or Jacquard machines, showcasing a dedication to preserving and evolving the process and craftsmanship while overseeing the entire production process.
A/W ’24 presents fitted and voluminous silhouettes that offer a contemporary, versatile aesthetic. Their new jumpsuit uses a high-density typewriter knit structure made on a 36-gauge circular knitting machine with ultra-fine, non-mulesing wool. The fabric undergoes a shrinking process to create a soft, high-guage melton texture, remaining stretchy and smooth. It retains wool’s natural properties and is washable at home, ultimately emphasizing both comfort and sustainable, humane wool sourcing.
