Top 5 Jersey Knit Easy Care Shirts
The Kamakura Shirt knit shirts are so comfortable that many say, "Once you wear them, you can't go back to other shirts." These shirts have attracted many fans with their stress-free feel, similar to a cut-and-sew top, and their easy-care quality, which makes them nearly wrinkle-free. However, even though they’re all called knit shirts, they come in a variety of fabrics and materials, each with its own unique characteristics. This time, we’ll introduce you to the different variations of these knit shirts!
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A sense of security with no transparency
Double Knit
A double-knit shirt with excellent anti-transparency and durability. The moderately thick fabric with great recovery resists deformation, offering strength to withstand heavy use. Another highlight is its resistance to showing inner layers. Suitable for wear across three seasons: spring, autumn, and winter.
The weighty double-knit fabric offers an appealing drape and flow. Its natural fall creates a clean, elegant silhouette.
The double-knit fabric, with its substantial thickness, ensures that inner layers or skin are not visible. It’s also a great choice for styles without a jacket.
A Must-See for Business Shirt Enthusiasts
High-Gauge Jacquard
A new release that knit shirt fans have been eagerly awaiting is here, perfect for the business scene! The "High-Gauge Jacquard Knit Shirt" features stretch fabric, making it the closest knit shirt to a traditional business shirt. It’s characterized by a smooth, lightweight feel and a beautiful contrast in its striped pattern.
This exceptional quality is supported by the knit artisans of "Kanemasa Boshoku" in Wakayama, known for their world-class craftsmanship. The shirt is a masterpiece of domestic technology, developed from the yarn itself.
With a special finishing process that minimizes fuzziness, this knit shirt has the appearance of a woven fabric. The material's sheen gives it a refined look, making it a perfect match for silk ties as well.
The London stripe design of a dress shirt has been beautifully recreated using knit fabric. It offers vibrant colors and a sense of luxury, making it ideal for a polished business style.
A Perfect Balance of Comfort and Functionality
Tech Wool Kanoko
This piece features "Tech Wool" from Bishu, Japan's renowned wool-producing region. Made with high-quality SUPER120's wool, the fabric is crafted into a simple design that ensures long-lasting wear. With its perfect thickness and smooth texture, it’s an ideal new release for the autumn and winter seasons.
Crafted with "Tech Wool" from Bishu, one of the world's top wool-producing regions, this fabric combines the elegant sheen of SUPER120's wool with excellent wrinkle resistance. It delivers both sophistication and practicality, making it a standout choice for any wardrobe.
Wool naturally has the ability to prevent stuffiness and break down sweat odors, ensuring comfort throughout the day. Even after wearing it for extended periods, this knit shirt maintains a fresh and pleasant feel.
For Your First Knit Shirt
46-Gauge Knit
The 46G high-gauge knit shirt is a quintessential piece when it comes to Kamakura Shirt's knit offerings. Crafted using one of the few machines in the world capable of producing such fine 46-gauge knit, this shirt closely resembles the sheen and appearance of woven dress shirts. Its design is so refined that only the wearer will recognize it as a knit shirt, making it a reliable ally for those who lead active professional lives.
With its natural fabric texture and sheen, this shirt doesn’t immediately reveal itself as a knit shirt at first glance. It offers a sophisticated appearance that seamlessly blends style and comfort, making it an excellent choice for both professional and casual settings.
The defining feature of knit shirts is their stretchability. By expanding your range of motion, they provide enhanced ease of movement, making them not only stylish but also incredibly practical for daily wear. This flexibility ensures all-day comfort, perfect for active lifestyles.
The blend with polyester adds to its appeal by providing excellent quick-drying properties. This makes it a great choice during times when laundry takes longer to dry, ensuring you stay comfortable and stylish without the wait.
An Impressive Presence Like That of Luxury Dress Shirts
Premium Circular Knitting
The “Premium Circular Knitting” exudes a level of luxury that is hard to believe for a knit fabric. It maintains the functional benefits of knit shirts, such as wrinkle resistance and easy care, while achieving a sophisticated appearance. Its elegant style makes it a perfect match not only for jacket-and-pants ensembles but also suitable for pairing with suits, showcasing its versatility and charm.
The surface fabric, made from 80-count extra-long cotton, significantly influences the shirt's appearance. It features a beautiful sheen, ensuring that it looks stylish and sophisticated when worn on its own. This quality makes it a standout piece in any wardrobe.
Complementing the high-quality fabric, the shirt features the finest white mother-of-pearl buttons (black mother-of-pearl for the navy option). This attention to detail is a hallmark of this premium-grade knit shirt, showcasing its exceptional craftsmanship and luxurious specifications.