SAIFUKU -snow country knit- / 226 (Tsutsumu)

"SAIFUKU" delivers knitwear from Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture, that embraces life in snowy country. With the concept of "snow country knit," the brand creates comfortable knit items that incorporate the rich nature of Niigata and the wisdom of life unique to a snowy region.

The brand is managed by Saifuku, which has been producing knitwear in Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture, since its founding in 1963. Blessed with abundant, high-quality water, Gosen City has long flourished as a production center for silk fabrics, and after the war, it became known as one of the leading knitwear production regions in Japan. While cherishing techniques cultivated over many years, they continue to create products that incorporate designs suited to modern life and new ideas.

Loose armholes make layering easy.


Moderately roomy neckline


Long slits keep the waist area looking neat.
Add a relaxed touch to your usual outfit.


Three-dimensional knit pattern combining eyelet and cable stitches

This is a knit vest made of chenille yarn, which is appealing for its plush texture and smooth touch.

Despite having a knit structure with a moderate presence, it is lightweight, weighing only about 170g. You can easily layer it over shirts, cut-and-sewn tops, or dresses to enjoy a casual layered style.

The characteristic feature is the three-dimensional knit pattern that combines eyelets and cables.
By placing see-through eyelet patterns in the center and on both sides, and combining cable patterns between them, it achieves a clean impression while retaining a classical atmosphere.
The same pattern is used on both the front and back, so you can enjoy the beautiful expression of the knit from any angle.

Chenille yarn is characterized by its plush texture, wrapped in fine fluff.
It feels soft to the touch and has a subtle sheen on the surface reminiscent of velvet. The shadows of the knit change depending on how the light hits it, creating a natural depth even for simple outfits.

This is a knit vest that you can enjoy for a long time, from the changing seasons to layering in the cold season.

Also recommended for chilly early spring days.


Layer over knitwear for cold-season layering.

Just by layering it over your usual top, the knit pattern becomes an accent, allowing you to enjoy a seasonal look.
The combination with a white shirt, in particular, allows a bright color to peek through the eyelet gaps, bringing out the beauty of the knit pattern even more. It can be incorporated into a wide range of stylings, from casual looks with denim to soft atmospheres layered over dresses.

The silhouette features a design with a difference in length, being slightly shorter in the front and longer in the back.
There are long slits on both sides, making it easy to move even when layered, and creating a clean impression when viewed from the side. The back has a length that naturally reaches the waist, allowing you to wear it with a well-balanced look despite its loose silhouette.

Weighing about 170g, it is lightweight and won't cause strain even when worn for a long time, making it easy to enjoy layered styles.
At the beginning of autumn, pair it with a shirt or cut-and-sewn top, and as it gets colder, combine it with long-sleeved tops or dresses. It is a piece that will be active from autumn through winter and into early spring, as you change your combinations to suit the season.

We offer a calm navy color.

The deep hue beautifully shows off the soft luster unique to chenille yarn and the shadows of the three-dimensional knit pattern. While it has a calm impression, it is also a color where you can feel a moderate sense of elegance through the knit pattern.

If you pair it with a bright-colored shirt like white or ivory, the color of the inner layer will peek through the eyelets, making the knit pattern even more impressive. If you coordinate it with calm shades like black or gray, you can enjoy a mature, chic look.

It is easy to pair with casual bottoms such as denim, and it blends well with both pants and skirts, making it a piece that is easy to incorporate into your everyday coordination.
How about it as a gift or present for birthdays, anniversaries, White Day, Mother's Day, Respect for the Aged Day, Christmas, or for yourself?

We strive to secure stock, but in the event of a shortage, it may take about one month for production and arrival. If we expect a longer wait, we will contact you again with the delivery date.

Please specify dry cleaning at a cleaner when washing.

If pilling occurs, do not pull it forcibly; use small scissors to cut it carefully so as not to damage the knit, or use a pill remover.

Please note that pulling pills off by hand may damage the knit or impair the texture.