Following the clothes from the other day, I started the kenland linen x knitting series.
Linen×Knitting Product List
Until now, we only handled socks, but we have greatly expanded our lineup to include pullovers, sleeveless underwear, stoles, bath towels, and face towels.
The encounter with kenland's linen knit products was over a year ago. Since the start of Pint!, we have focused on linen, mainly woven fabrics, but there were restrictions on manufacturing with woven fabrics. For example, when it comes to towels, there are not many people in Japan who use plain weave towels like in Europe, but many people use fluffy towels like pile fabric. With a woven fabric, even if it is textured, it will have a smooth feeling of a single piece of cloth, so we have not developed it as a so-called "towel" just with kitchen cloths and table cloths.
While I was more aware of the merits and possibilities of the material of linen itself than before, I felt the difficulty in how to use linen and develop products that would be useful in our daily lives.
Linen×Knitting Product List
Until now, we only handled socks, but we have greatly expanded our lineup to include pullovers, sleeveless underwear, stoles, bath towels, and face towels.
The encounter with kenland's linen knit products was over a year ago. Since the start of Pint!, we have focused on linen, mainly woven fabrics, but there were restrictions on manufacturing with woven fabrics. For example, when it comes to towels, there are not many people in Japan who use plain weave towels like in Europe, but many people use fluffy towels like pile fabric. With a woven fabric, even if it is textured, it will have a smooth feeling of a single piece of cloth, so we have not developed it as a so-called "towel" just with kitchen cloths and table cloths.
While I was more aware of the merits and possibilities of the material of linen itself than before, I felt the difficulty in how to use linen and develop products that would be useful in our daily lives.
That's where I met Kenland in Yamagata Prefecture, where the knitting industry is thriving. It is a company that has long been responsible for making knit products such as collection brands. At that time, wool was the main material, but we have independently researched linen material knitting (knitting) and created linen knit products. Committed to raw materials, we have built a network in Europe and are particular about making products that make the most of the goodness of linen materials and threads. It is a production area of linen, and the quality is recognized in Europe, which is also the home of clothes. Over the past year or so, I have learned about kenland manufacturing through factory visits and sales support, while also using it myself.
By knitting, structurally, softness, elasticity, and a three-dimensional effect are created. It does not easily wrinkle, is comfortable to wear with clothes and socks, and has elasticity that does not make you feel stressed even when you move. Towels are soft, light, and have an unprecedented texture. Of course, the water absorption and quick-drying properties of the linen itself remain the same. It can be said that the linen material has lost the hardness and tension that are not welcomed.
Another plus is that it is machine washable. You can use the net to prevent snagging and wash it in the washing machine. Rather, machine washing is recommended as it distributes the load more evenly than hand washing. Since it is made of linen, it becomes softer and more comfortable with each wash. The fun of using and growing is also a great point.
With the cooperation of kenland, we were able to prepare a wide lineup. We are ready to start handling kenland linen knit products. We confidently recommend it to those who want to use linen more in their daily life, and those who are worried about linen but find it hard and not good at it. Many people start with socks, so please try it once.
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By knitting, structurally, softness, elasticity, and a three-dimensional effect are created. It does not easily wrinkle, is comfortable to wear with clothes and socks, and has elasticity that does not make you feel stressed even when you move. Towels are soft, light, and have an unprecedented texture. Of course, the water absorption and quick-drying properties of the linen itself remain the same. It can be said that the linen material has lost the hardness and tension that are not welcomed.
Another plus is that it is machine washable. You can use the net to prevent snagging and wash it in the washing machine. Rather, machine washing is recommended as it distributes the load more evenly than hand washing. Since it is made of linen, it becomes softer and more comfortable with each wash. The fun of using and growing is also a great point.
With the cooperation of kenland, we were able to prepare a wide lineup. We are ready to start handling kenland linen knit products. We confidently recommend it to those who want to use linen more in their daily life, and those who are worried about linen but find it hard and not good at it. Many people start with socks, so please try it once.
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