Eight hundred and seventy-six grams per square meter. At 876gsm — 25.8oz per square yard — this crewneck carries close to twice the fabric density of a standard heavyweight sweatshirt, and it is a different garment for it: warmer, more structured, with a weight on the shoulders that reads as substance rather than bulk. It is made in Wakayama, the Japanese city whose circular-knitting mills set the standard for this kind of fabric.

The cloth is a French terry developed for this piece, knitted on low-gauge (10G) circular machines so the face carries a subtly irregular texture with real depth. Inside, the terry forms large, plush loops that cushion the skin, and the surface has been lightly brushed for a half-fleece effect — the loops stay visible, but they are gently raised, so the interior feels softer and fuller while keeping the character of the knit.

The garment comes one-washed and pre-shrunk, which sets the fabric and keeps further shrinkage at home to a minimum. The cut is a modern athletic fit, with classic sweatshirt details: a ribbed binder collar with a vintage-style V-gusset, raglan sleeves for freedom through the shoulder, and ribbed side panels, cuffs and hem that give the body structure without restricting. Made in Japan.

Fit Notes: This model fits true to size and runs slightly larger than most Japanese sweatshirts. We recommend taking your usual size for a comfortable fit. Compared to most global American brands, a Medium fits similarly to a standard Medium. As always, we strongly recommend checking our size chart and comparing it to your best-fitting shirt to find the perfect size.