ALL ELEVATION rebuilt in Bishu
By teaming up with wool experts from Oshu, we have created a fabric that retains the characteristics of the ALL ELEVATION fabric, while being soft to the touch and easy to wear.
The textured border mesh structure provides excellent breathability, while the recycled polyester yarn makes it quick-drying. Adding a wind shell for added warmth makes this a great item to wear as an inner layer or on its own.
Of course, we use a shrink-proofing process that uses non-chlorine resin.
Eco-friendly shrink-proof processing
The non-chlorine resin shrink-proofing process does not remove the scales, but rather converts the hydrophobic scales to hydrophilic ones, and then attaches hybrid collagen to prevent the scales from tangling together, which causes shrinkage. It also does not use resin.
In terms of biodegradability, it is safer than chlorine resin processing, and the fabric that touches the skin is made only of wool fiber, not resin. Also, by leaving the scales that control wool's adjustability, we have been able to create a wool product that makes the most of the original functions of wool fiber. It can be said to be an eco-friendly shrink-resistant product that makes the most of wool fiber as much as possible.
I will never forget the words of a developer at a shrink-proofing factory who told me, "Since we don't use chlorine, it's safe for the health of our employees."