Keep it long, treasure it long.

In search of vintage taste

Sweatshirts from the VINTAGE UNEVEN DYED SWEAT series by FilMelange. This series is a reproduction of sweatshirts that you would find in a vintage shop, and FilMelange's attention to detail has been put into everything from the selection of materials to the dyeing process, in search of a pair that will look like it has been worn for a long time. The uneven dyeing here and there gives it a certain flavor, making it an irresistible item for lovers of vintage clothing.

Focus on materials, design, everything

VANCE is a unisex fleece sweatshirt with a crisp and dry touch that is often seen in sweatshirts made in the USA. In order to reproduce a moderately hard texture, we use air-spun fibers on the surface. Air-spun yarn is a yarn with a structure in which fibers are twisted together using air pressure.When it is in the form of a yarn, it contains just the right amount of air and has a fluffy and voluminous feel, but when it is woven, it has a rough and slightly stiff texture. It's a feature. It is often used in American T-shirts, giving it a distinctive crisp texture. The back side is made of organic cotton and has a round brushed finish that has the effect of increasing heat retention like wool, so even though it is 100% cotton, you can wear it warmly even in the cold winter months.

We have added a little extra effort to the dyeing process, giving it a faded finish that makes it look like the color has faded a little from the beginning. This creates a unique texture, similar to the color change caused by ultraviolet rays, which normally occurs naturally over time. Printed on this fabric are migratory ducks flying over the mountains. The print is made by overlapping the soaked and semi-rubber plates to create shadows, and it blends well with the texture of the fabric.

Because you rotate your favorite clothes over and over again, you might worry about them getting damaged, but FilMelange sweatshirts get firmer and stronger each time you wash them, and each time you wear them, they become more appealing. It gives you the pleasure of using it for a long time. When it comes to vintage clothing, sometimes you have to give up on comfort, but this sweatshirt is sewn entirely with cotton thread, so it is a piece that recreates the vintage look while still being soft and comfortable. .

A factory brand aiming for the highest quality cut and sew products

The brand was originally started as an OEM company that made clothes upon request from select shops, and then started making clothes under the name FilMelange in the spring of 2007. This is how the brand was born.

Focusing on natural materials such as organic cotton, we specialize in the development and sale of textiles from yarn development to fabrics, as well as the production of cut-and-sew clothing.We use carefully selected materials such as cotton and animal hair on traditional loop knitting machines. The textiles created without putting stress on the threads or losing their texture are gaining popularity.

The brand name FilMelange is a coined word that means "mixed color (Melange) thread (Fil)". It means colors that blend together beautifully, like the heathered pattern on old-fashioned T-shirts and sweatshirts. Based on the premise of using carefully selected natural materials, we carry out thorough in-house development, from the selection of the raw material ``cotton'' to the ``thread,'' ``fabric,'' and ``sewing.'' In addition to being comfortable to wear, we also actively use organic materials out of consideration for the environment. We place absolute trust in Japan's excellent craftsmen who value careful work, and we are particular about making products made in Japan in order to pass on their techniques. With this "origin" in mind, they continue to create the "top-of-the-line cut and sew products" with ideas as simple as possible. Based on this, we create products that pursue the meaning and joy of wearing clothes.