Keep it long, treasure it long.

Moist and smooth double jersey gauze

The dreamy feeling of being gently wrapped in gauze fabric. I wish I could incorporate that feeling into my daily life more in the spring, when skin stress is more common. The ao Smooth Jersey Series was created with this wish in mind. The comfort of these items has made many repeat customers come back for a second or third time.

Lightness as if clad in air

Smooth jersey turtleneck is a long sleeve turtleneck made of 100% cotton that feels great against the skin. It is a perfect fit for use as an inner layer, and although the material is slightly transparent, it can also be worn alone. When worn under a cardigan or sweater, the slightly longer length adds a nice accent with a glint of color from the hem.

This turtleneck has a small button at the back of the neck. This is for adjusting the neckline. When it is cold and you want it to fit your neck, you can fasten the button, and when you want to wear it gently, you can remove it so that the fabric falls down gently. This button adds a little accent to the back of the garment.

The fabric is made of "Smooth Jersey" (double jersey gauze), a popular fabric at ao." The fabric boasts a moist, smooth feel and lightness thanks to its ultra-fine threads made from 100% Supima cotton, a luxury cotton also known as the "cashmere of cotton." The 60-count regular and uneven threads give the fabric a unique crinkled texture. Two thin sheets of fabric are made into one, giving it a fluffy, three-dimensional feel.

It is also great to wear comfortably in all seasons, whether in the sweaty season because it absorbs moisture well, or in the chilly season because it contains air between the fabrics and is warm. Since there is little stress on the skin, we can confidently recommend this pullover to those with atopic or sensitive skin. Both light shades that blend well with winter outfits and clear colors that accentuate them are available.

From a sewing factory in Niigata

ao is a factory brand launched by a sewing factory in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture. Using the skills as a sewing factory cultivated over many years, they make clothes using gauze, which is a tricky material to sew. The products are all gentle and comfortable against the skin, and are created by paying attention to even the smallest details, such as sewing down the seam allowance, folding down the seam, and sewing in a pouch-like shape. We also believe in the potential of gauze and are actively developing original gauze fabrics, such as coarse double gauze, one-ply gauze for a sense of transparency, and dyed fabrics that do not look like gauze at first glance.