Unisex COTTON T-shirt Botanical Dye

Botanical Dye Cotton T-Shirt 

The concept is a cut-and-sew shirt that looks great worn on its own. The design avoids tapering from the chest to the waist, allowing the fabric to drape beautifully for a clean silhouette. The moderately loose fit provides a relaxed feel. With well-balanced shoulder-to-sleeve proportions and a clean neckline, it's also recommended for unisex wear. It's sure to be a great addition to your wardrobe during Japan's hot summers.

What is Botanical Dye?

Botanical dye is a unique dyeing technique developed in Japan, building upon traditional plant-based dyeing methods. As the name suggests, "botanical" refers to plants, while "dye" refers to coloring agents. This technique uses a variety of natural sources such as plants, flowers, and nuts to create dyes that are then used to color cotton, wool, and other fabrics.

Traditional plant-based dyes use only about 20% natural materials, with a lot of chemicals added to fix the color. In contrast, botanical dye uses a special glue to attach natural substances to fibers, maintaining a ratio of over 60% natural dye, making it a more environmentally and human-friendly dyeing method. Additionally, because a single plant can contain over 100 different pigments, the colors achieved with botanical dye have a depth that can't be replicated with synthetic dyes, making it one of its attractive qualities.

With its unique and deep hues derived from nature, clothing dyed with botanical dyes brings the soothing colors of plants and flowers to your wardrobe.

Hydrangeas and peonies were provided by Kenchoji Temple.