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Cool and comfortable summer knitwear

You'll be amazed at how smooth this knit item from JOHN SMEDLEY is when you put it on. The finely knitted knit is called fine gauge knit, and the soft, thin yarn is beautifully knitted, making it very attractive. The fine knit has a unique luster and creates a beautiful silhouette.

We would like to introduce a sleeveless knit that makes the most of the quality of the material. Although it looks simple at first glance, the shoulder line is wider than that of a regular sleeveless top, giving it a French sleeve-like design that hangs over the shoulder. It makes your shoulders and arms look neat, so you can wear it alone with confidence.

Carefully selected materials

At JOHN SMEDLEY, we use Sea Island cotton, which we judge to be the best quality for that season. Sea Island cotton is cotton that was originally grown on islands off the coast of Georgia in the United States, and was later transported from the United States to various parts of the world, including the West Indies, where it is highly regarded for its quality.

Sea Island cotton requires the right climate, soil, and precise agricultural techniques, and it is said that it can only grow in land with all these conditions. Its high quality is such that there was a custom of encouraging the use of Sea Island cotton in the British royal family. Elizabeth I used Sea Island cotton for sheets and negligees, and since then it has been known as a status symbol for the British aristocracy and gentlemen.

Crew neck Sleeveless Top S4625 knitted with Sea Island cotton. The slightly thick 24 gauge knit does not show the lines of the body, and the transparency is not noticeable, which is a nice feature. In addition, it is recommended to wear it under a cardigan or jacket because it does not become bulky even when layered. It can be worn across seasons.

Inherited tradition and technology

JOHN SMEDLEY was founded in 1784 in Derbyshire, England by Peter Nightingale and John Smedley. When the company was first established, it started with spinning cotton and making fabric, and by the end of the 18th century, it had begun to manufacture woolen fabrics and socks. In 1819, John Smedley's son, John II, took over from his predecessor at the young age of 24 and set out a policy to carry out all processes from spinning to knitting and sewing in-house. This policy was the driving force behind JOHN SMEDLEY's rise from a small spinning factory to a known knitwear manufacturer. In addition, the fourth generation introduced the most advanced spinning and knitting machines of the time and began manufacturing fine gauge knitwear.