Samurai Cotton Project T-Shirt in Kuromame
Samurai's shirts release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $195, quality lands at 90/100, comfort at 80/100, and sustainability at 90/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · Samurai
- Category · Shirts
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Attribute deep dive
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Quality Analysis 90/100
This t-shirt promises exceptional longevity thanks to its heavy slub cotton fabric and the use of vintage flat-felled seams, which are inherently stronger than standard construction. Further reinforcing its structure is the triple-needle stitched collar, a detail that significantly boosts resilience against stretching and wear.
Comfort Assessment 80/100
While the 100% cotton fabric is described as "heavy slub," the use of vintage flat-felled seams suggests a construction method designed to minimize bulk and enhance durability, contributing positively to the overall feel.
Sustainability Impact 90/100
This garment features several positive sustainability indicators, including the use of a natural black bean 'kuromame' dye and a fully traceable, local supply chain where the cotton is grown, harvested, woven, knitted, and sewn entirely within Japan.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Sleeve | Length |
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| Medium | 102.9 cm | 43.2 cm | 17.8 cm | 64.8 cm |
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Garment details
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Grown, harvested, and woven in Japan, this special edition shirt was originally conceptualized as a passion-project by Samurai Jeans founder Toru Nogami to produce a completely made in Japan denim from seed to stitch. Fittingly named the "Samurai Cotton Project," this project has created a new line of 100% Japan-made garments. Cherished for their beautiful fabrics and detail-oriented construction, this t-shirt is no different. Woven using natural slubby cotton, the shirt is finished on a 1960's vintage Union Special for an authentic vintage feel. This iteration receives it's dark color through a black bean 'kuromame' dye, giving the shirt a deep color that will transform overtime.
Regular fit (Japanese Style) Heavy slub cotton fabric Black bean 'kuromame' dye Vintage flat-felled seams
Triple-needle stitched collar Tonal stitching 100% cotton Origin of cotton: Sasayama, Hyogo, Japan
Knitting: Wakayama, Japan Sewing: Kyoto, Japan SJST-SC01