Hand Dyed Meya Hand Dyed Plain Loop-knit Tenjiku Organic Cotton T-shirt Long Sleeve "Iron Navy" (Tetsukoniro) Men's Women's [OL-TET]

"Tezomeya" is a dyeing studio in Kyoto that pursues dyeing with natural dyes. They mainly produce T-shirts and other items dyed with traditional Japanese natural dyes such as madder, pomegranate, cornflower, and gallnut.

The main products, hand-dyed T-shirts, are all original, from the materials to the detailed designs, patterns and sewing processes.

The yarn is made from organic cotton called "Fox Fiber," which is highly compatible with natural dyes. The fabric is specially made to order using a rare "hanging knitting machine" that can knit softly without applying tension to the yarn, creating a "hanging jersey" fabric that does not wear out easily even with long use.

Please take your time to enjoy our carefully crafted hand-dyed items, which are the result of careful research into the balance of every element, from the selection of materials that work well with natural dyes, to the sewing, silhouette, and comfort.

This stylish piece features the tasteful, subdued colors that can only be achieved with natural dyes.

This color is "Iron Navy Blue"
The dyes used are Indian indigo and logwood.

It is a simple piece dyed in a deep ultramarine blue that is almost black.
The fabric is dyed in two steps: the base is dyed with indigo, and then it is over-dyed with chips of South American logwood.
As the colour fades, green hues will appear, allowing you to enjoy the subtle changes in colour each time you wear it.

The soft colors, which are difficult to achieve with synthetic dyes, are possible by paying particular attention to every aspect, including natural dyes, organic T-shirts, and compatibility with natural dyes.

The navy blue color, which is close to black, has a calm atmosphere and I think anyone can wear it beautifully.

Female model: Height 170cm
Wearing size 165cm

The simple style means you can use it for a long time.
They are conscious of the fit when worn and the elegant silhouette.

The cylindrical body has no side seams, making deformation less noticeable.

Neckline: A classy crew neck that is not too open

Cuffs and hem

It is gentle to wear and recommended as an inner layer or sleepwear.

Why not try wearing a T-shirt that combines the softness of organic cotton with the tasteful colors that can only be achieved with natural dyes?

This is a popular item for both men and women. It is recommended not only for yourself, but also as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries, White Day, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Respect for the Aged Day, Christmas, etc.

The fabric is made on a knitting machine called a "hanging knitting machine," which was used from the Meiji period until around the 1950s.

The production speed of a hanging knitting machine is one-thirtieth of that of currently mainstream machines, but because it is possible to knit without applying tension to the yarn, it is possible to produce a unique fabric called "hanging jersey" that is very fluffy and does not sag easily.

The yarn used is American organic cotton called "Fox Fiber."

Fox fiber is hardly ever degreased or bleached, and contains a lot of natural impurities such as wax. However, when dyed with natural dyes, the more impurities the cotton has, the deeper and darker the dye will be.

→Read more about hanging jersey organic T-shirts and hanging knitting machines

Available in traditional Japanese nuance colors

As this is a made-to-order product, it will take approximately 3 weeks for production and shipping (if it will take longer than that, we will notify you of the delivery date). This product is well worth the wait, so we hope you will understand and accept this before placing your order.

As this is a made-to-order product, we do not accept cancellations or returns after production.

Since we do not use any leveling agents, the dyed colors may be slightly uneven. We hope you will understand that this is also part of the "flavor" of natural dyeing.

As the item has been washed, the size may differ slightly from the listed size. Please consider this as a guide only.

To ensure that you can enjoy your naturally dyed items for a long time, we have compiled a list of precautions for handling these items for you to review.

If the color of your item has faded or changed due to normal use, we will provide a free re-dyeing service. For more information, please click here .