Description
Washable again and again, dignified as ever. Reliable quality filled with artisan skill.
A high-quality sailor-style uniform top carefully tailored by KANKO, one of Japan's top school uniform manufacturers — traditional beauty combined with high everyday functionality.
1. Features
- Color: Elegant deep navy with two vivid red lines on the sailor collar and cuffs, drawing a strong, beautiful contrast.
- Texture: Firm body with a premium feel that tailors beautifully. Resists loss of shape and wrinkles even after years of wear.
- Front zipper — dressing made dramatically easier: A discreet center-front zipper lets you wear it open like a jacket. No pulling over the head, so your morning hairstyle stays intact and it slips off smoothly even after sweaty afternoons.
- Two front pockets — rare for a sailor top: Neat square patch pockets at the lower front hold a handkerchief, tissues and small items, greatly improving everyday convenience.
- Buttoned cuffs: Each cuff fastens with two chic buttons. The red double lines dress up the wrists while the snug fit keeps sleeves out of the way of work and study.
2. How to Use & Care
Mainly for cooler seasons — autumn, winter and early spring commutes — plus school events, ceremonies and recitals as formal wear. To put on, lower the front zipper, slip it on and zip up. Wash in a laundry net on a gentle/delicate cycle or hand-wash gently; dry on a wide shoulder-width hanger in the shade to prevent fading.
3. Allergy Information
High-quality wool/polyester blend. Skin trouble is rare, but those sensitive to wool may wear a long-sleeve cotton inner shirt underneath to protect the neck and wrists.
4. Precautions
- Do not tumble dry — it can cause shrinkage, wrinkles, and damage to the collar interfacing and front zipper. Always air-dry in the shade.
- Always use a pressing cloth when ironing — direct heat can make the fabric and red-line areas shiny. Press gently at medium heat or lower.
5. Background
Developed by listening to students' real voices: love for the traditional sailor look, but a wish for something easier to move in and more convenient. The smart front-zip structure and waist pockets solve the classic complaints — no pockets, hard to pull on and off — while artisans obsessed over seam strength under strict quality control, for a top tough enough for three years of hard commuting and countless washes.