J-TECH STRETCH SHIRTS

J-TECH STRETCH SHIRTS
(Previously Known as Jersey Knit Shirts)

Kamakura Shirts presents a stretch shirt that combines the comfort of a cut-and-sew garment with the luxurious feel of business-appropriate fabric. Designed for year-round wear, it offers a refined and dressy appearance. A new-generation business shirt that lets you stay comfortable while looking sharp. The perfect companion for active professionals who work hard every day.

What is a Stretch Shirt?

J-TECH STRETCH (Stretch Shirt) is a shirt made from knit fabric, which provides flexibility and comfort. In contrast, traditional dress shirts and J-TECH EASY CARE (Easy Care Shirts) are made from woven fabric, offering a more structured feel.

Why Create a Stretch Shirt?
The Story Behind Our Craftsmanship

"Can we create a stretch shirt that doesn’t look like knit?" This simple question marked the beginning of our challenge. With countless shirts in the world, have you ever truly found one that feels exceptionally comfortable?

Driven by the pursuit of ultimate comfort, we crafted a stretch shirt with meticulous attention to detail, starting from the very thread itself. The result? A shirt that feels as light and soft as air against your skin. A perfect fit that moves effortlessly with you. Once you put it on, you won’t want to take it off.

The Material: The Core of Our Craft

From the very beginning, we were committed to finding the perfect material. Our choice? Natural cotton yarn—but not just any cotton. We selected ultra-fine, high-quality cotton typically used in luxury dress shirts.

This delicate yarn produces a smooth, elegant sheen while offering exceptional lightness and breathability. However, knitting such fine and fragile yarn posed a significant challenge. Standard knitting machines couldn’t handle it properly, as the yarn was too thin and prone to breakage.

To overcome this, we redesigned and modified our knitting machines. Then, our skilled craftsmen, with years of experience, carefully and meticulously knitted the fabric, ensuring minimal stress on the delicate yarn. Through this dedication, we finally achieved our ideal fabric.

The result? A refined, silky-smooth knit worthy of a dress shirt. With expert MADE IN JAPAN craftsmanship, we perfected a "stretch (knit) shirt that doesn’t look like knit."

"Can you create a stretch shirt that doesn’t look like knit?"
"Can you knit with the premium cotton used in dress shirts?"
"Can you achieve not only comfort but also sophisticated design?"

After countless prototypes, we succeeded—thanks to Japan’s craftsmanship and innovation. Bringing this exceptional shirt to customers at a fair price is our true mission. And we will continue to shape the future of shirts.

The Appeal of Stretch Shirts

While the fabric has a dress-like elegance that doesn’t appear to be knit at first glance, the wearer will immediately experience its exceptional functionality.

The Craftsmanship Behind Our Stretch Shirts