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Gently protect the neck

The feel of the gauze fabric when gently wrapped around the skin is so dreamy. ao is a gauzewear brand that has many repeat customers who buy a second or third piece because of its comfort.

We would like to introduce a short-sleeved turtleneck made from ao's standard material, "smooth jersey." It is a practical piece that protects the neck from the strong summer sun while absorbing sweat well. It is great to wear it alone for a cool look, or as an inner layer under a jacket or cardigan.

Light as air

The smooth jersey short-sleeved turtleneck is a short-sleeved turtleneck made from 100% cotton that feels great against the skin. It is a perfect fit that can be used as an inner layer, and although the material is a little sheer, it can also be worn alone.

There is a small button on the back of the turtleneck, so you can adjust the fit around the neck. If you want it to fit your neck to prevent sunburn, fasten the button, and if you want to wear it loosely, you can do so. The air can pass between the neck and the fabric, so you can wear it coolly. Another nice feature is that the buttons add a little accent to the back.

The fabric is made of "Smooth Tenjiku" (double tenjiku gauze), a fabric that is popular at ao. This fabric is made of 100% Supima cotton, a high-quality cotton also known as "cotton cashmere," and is made of extremely fine threads, making it smooth to the touch and lightweight. The 60-count regular thread and uneven thread create a unique textured fabric. Two thin layers of fabric are sewn together to create a plump, three-dimensional look.

It is great for all seasons, as it absorbs moisture well, making it suitable for sweaty seasons, and also for chilly seasons, as it traps air between the layers of fabric, making it warm. This pullover is great for people with atopic or sensitive skin, as it is gentle on the skin. It comes in three colors: white and black, which are easy to match with your everyday outfit, and peach blossom dye, which blends well with your skin. Please choose your favorite color.

Comfortable from the moment you hold it in your hand

Gauze is a fabric made by loosely twisting cotton threads and weaving them in alternating vertical and horizontal directions. It is characterized by its good moisture absorption, quick drying, and good breathability. Gauze is often associated with summer, as it absorbs sweat well, but gauze is layered twice or three times, creating a layer of air between the layers, making it surprisingly warm, making it a fabric that is actually suitable for chilly seasons. In addition, the loose weaving reduces the density of the threads, which gives the fabric a lightness and softness that makes it seem as if it is wrapped in air.

From a sewing factory in Niigata

ao is a factory brand established by a sewing factory in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture. Using the skills of a sewing factory that has been cultivated over many years, they make clothes using gauze, which is a labor-intensive material to sew. Each product is made with attention to detail, such as pressing the seam allowance down and sewing, folding and sewing, and sewing into a bag shape, and all of the products are gentle and comfortable against the skin. In addition, ao believes in the potential of gauze, and is actively working on developing original gauze fabrics, such as coarse double gauze, single gauze that allows you to enjoy a sense of transparency, and dyeing that does not look like gauze at first glance.