ABOUT
REMI RELIEF

SWEAT

REMI RELIEF's special processing is produced at our own factory in Kojima, with each item carefully controlled. To achieve a natural faded look, we use traditional direct dyes combined with oxygen to slowly fade the dye over a long period. While this process does put some stress on the fabric, unlike treatments that use chemicals or bio-enzymes to artificially break down the fibers, our method results in a finish that most closely mimics the natural wear and tear of vintage clothing. The more you wear it, the more indistinguishable it becomes from authentic vintage garments.

After a final check, our craftsmen meticulously inspect each garment and repair any damage caused during processing. The fact that each garment takes on a unique character through this manual process is another魅力of Remi Relief sweatshirts.

We couldn't find a釜 [kama] (pot, cauldron) anywhere in the world that could reproduce natural "atari" (the subtle marks or characteristics that give something a natural, aged feel), so after much trial and error, we custom-made one at our own factory. It's based on a commercial washing machine, with a specially designed internal aluminum thickness, and computer controls that allow us to adjust the angle at which the contents fall when the pot stops rotating.

INDIGO

REMI RELIEF also handcrafts each stud in its own factory. The studs are American-made from Standard Rivet, a company headquartered in Boston, and are oxidized and corroded to simulate aging.

We commission Navajo Indians to create items from vintage coins minted between 1913 and 1938. The deeply curved spherical surface is produced through a four-step process using traditional techniques.

The classic 1st TYPE. As a constant test, we repeatedly rub it by hand to promote oxidation and achieve a yellowish vintage color, or conversely, completely prevent air exposure to promote fading and achieve a beautiful California blue. Through these trials, we select the optimal processing method for each period. Even with the same denim, different approaches can lead to various expressions.

This is a look at the indigo-dyeing process. Normally, if washed in this state, the indigo would bleed onto the main body, making the entire garment look light blue. However, at Remi Relief's own factory, skilled artisans can process the body and indigo sections separately.

OTHER

We use indigo rope-dyed yarn, which is also used in denim. If you look closely, you'll see that the indigo has transferred to the off-white base during the embroidery process.
Normally, if you wash it with this much indigo, the body would turn completely blue. However, the second photo shows the same embroidery after washing, and you can see that the indigo has not transferred to the body, and the indigo embroidery thread has lost some of its color.

Because the indigo thread uses slub yarn from Zimbabwe, it is not of uniform thickness, so the thread breaks repeatedly. Each time, we re-thread the needle and embroider.