Keep it long, treasure it long.

The eternal classic, border cut and sew

Speaking of Kanell, we think of border cut and sew. As the oldest marine border maker in the Brittany region of France, Kanell's cut-and-sew products are made with particular attention to detail, down to the number of borders, and are designed to resist fading when washed, so you can enjoy the change in texture that increases the more you wash them. A classic cut and sew that can be worn by both genders, now available in two autumn/winter colors.

What is the origin of the number of borders

When we read various documents from France, the holy land of marine borders, we come to the theory that there are meanings and restrictions on the number of borders that decorate a marine border. It is related to Napoleon's 36 victories, which created the foundation of modern tactics and is still admired today. When the French army officially adopted marine borders as a uniform for lower-ranking soldiers in 1858, marine borders, which have long been loved as uniforms for sailors, were used to pay homage to Napoleon's record, with 21 on the body and 15 on the sleeves. It is said that the official marine border was defined as a total of 36 borders. (Count the number by the thicker side)

However, this regulation is difficult for producers, who must adjust the width of the border to match the size of the garment. It is difficult to achieve this as it requires a lot of labor, and in fact, a body with 21 borders is only produced under very limited conditions, making this a fantastic piece that is rarely seen in the vintage market. It seems that it became. Although there are various theories, if you think that there is a reason behind the number of borders, you can feel the history of the border cut and sew that you always wear. At Kanell, we have recreated the ``true marine border'' by fine-tuning the pitch of the border by taking advantage of the characteristics of the knitting machine we own.

Tips for wearing it for a long time

If you've been wearing cut-and-sew clothes for a long time, you'll start to notice the area around your neck. There are times when clothes get undone every time you wash them, but Kanell's cut and sew products are designed to minimize that worry. The key point is the triangular stitching on the shoulders, which is thicker than other parts. This part is reinforced by sewing layers of fabric to make it less likely to stretch. It seems to be a sewing method created from years of marine wear experience and technology.

It uses a tightly woven, sturdy fabric called VINTAGE JERSEY, and the most distinctive feature of this fabric is its weight. Compared to Basque shirts, which are generally called heavyweight, this shirt uses 20% more cotton and is tightly knitted using a flat knitting machine. The fabric is tightly knitted with the maximum density, giving it a heavy yet durable finish with the softness unique to flat knitting machines. The more you wash it, the tighter the weave becomes, and the more you wash it, the more it becomes dry to the touch, which is a joy of aging.

It is a unisex item that can be used by men and women, regardless of age, and will not go out of fashion.

In search of the ideal marine wear

Brittany is located in northwestern France. Pierre Brest, a young man who lives there, works as a salesman for multiple apparel manufacturers, and while working as a salesman for several apparel manufacturers, he discovers great potential in creating a knit sweater with horizontal stripes, one of France's most iconic pieces of marine wear, which has been loved by sailors of the time. I felt sexual. At that time, no manufacturer was commercializing this sweater.

While continuing to work as a salesman, Pierre started his own company called Kanell Industriel, purchased used knitting machines from a factory he knew, and began manufacturing them himself. Through continued trial and error, the prototype of the model was born with details that are still used today. In 1923, he started his own brand, Kanell, based on this model. This was also the moment when the oldest marine border maker was born in Brittany. After that, the company grew to the point where it even provided uniforms for the French army. Over time, various marine wear brands have been born, and we restarted in 2020 in order to embody the ideal marine wear that Pierre envisioned.