Genuine Indigo US Navy Cap Denim US Navy Cap Denim Natural Indigo 10th Anniversary Model
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Denim Cap Natural Indigo 10th Anniversary Model
Seeds sown in the spring grow quickly and reach the peak of the harvest in the summer.
Harvested and dried indigo, the blueness has already come out without going through the fermentation process
From here, the indigo is transformed into ?, the raw material of Aizen liquid.
The indigo leaves are fermented, and it takes 3 to 4 months to complete the fermentation process. Even during this time, the craftsmen are busy every day, such as temperature control to control the degree of fermentation.
Then, the dye liquid is produced from the obtained ?.
Since indigo is a living thing, the color will not go well unless proper conditions such as temperature control and pH control are maintained in this process.
Dense bubbles called indigo flower appear on the surface of the liquid.
Fusion of ancient traditions and modern techniques
In the case of normal indigo dyeing, a technique called skein dyeing is used.
In the case of skein dyeing, indigo color is added to the threads by repeatedly dyeing them by hand.
In the process of dyeing by hand many times, the more you try to dye the thread darker, the more it will be dyed to the core of the thread.
You can enjoy the change over time that is unique to kasezome, but on the other hand, you can't expect a bite such as a beard. I was particular about rope dyeing because I thought that the dyeing method could bring out the original taste of denim.
Intermediate dyeing by rope dyeing
The beautiful color of indigo and the unbleached threads of Ike cotton create a hit such as a beard.
dye without compromise
Indigo spiders are more expensive than synthetic indigo, and the darker the dye, the higher the cost.
In addition, indigo has more impurities than pure indigo, making it more difficult to dye.
From the cost point of view like this, there are some products that are sold as genuine indigo mixed with indigo in order to make the color darker.
It's difficult to tell the difference when the color has not faded, but when the color fades, the difference in the vividness of the color will appear.
As BONCOURA, we can't make something with half-baked thickness.
With that uncompromising desire, we obtained the cooperation of craftsmen in order to approach the dye concentration unique to BONCOURA, and after repeated trial and error, we were finally able to achieve a satisfactory density.
The one on the right is dyed several times, and you can see the unique vivid coloration of indigo. Furthermore, by layering it many times, we achieved a color that can be said to be the dark blue on the left.
Original texture as denim and
You can enjoy the original vivid blue of indigo.
100% genuine indigo
It is oxidized by oxygen in the air and changes from a slightly greenish color to a bright blue color.
An old-fashioned power loom that breathes life
At first glance, old-fashioned power looms seem to rely entirely on the machine, but in fact, this fabric cannot be produced without the cooperation of skilled craftsmen, such as adjusting the loom and adjusting the loom.
This item is inspired by the cap used in USNAVY. The wide brim is Bonkura's original. Of course, the fabric is also Bonkura's original, so you can enjoy the change over time. As it is a simple cap, you can enjoy it according to various coordination.
This item uses the 10th anniversary model BONCOURA genuine indigo denim.
It is a cap that allows you to enjoy the unique bite and taste of BONCOURA genuine indigo denim.
sizeM inner diameter 58cm
sizeL inner diameter 60cm
sizeXL inner diameter 62cm
Harvested and dried indigo, the blueness has already come out without going through the fermentation process
From here, the indigo is transformed into ?, the raw material of Aizen liquid.
The indigo leaves are fermented, and it takes 3 to 4 months to complete the fermentation process. Even during this time, the craftsmen are busy every day, such as temperature control to control the degree of fermentation.
Then, the dye liquid is produced from the obtained ?.
Since indigo is a living thing, the color will not go well unless proper conditions such as temperature control and pH control are maintained in this process.
Dense bubbles called indigo flower appear on the surface of the liquid.
Fusion of ancient traditions and modern techniques
In the case of normal indigo dyeing, a technique called skein dyeing is used.
In the case of skein dyeing, indigo color is added to the threads by repeatedly dyeing them by hand.
In the process of dyeing by hand many times, the more you try to dye the thread darker, the more it will be dyed to the core of the thread.
You can enjoy the change over time that is unique to kasezome, but on the other hand, you can't expect a bite such as a beard. I was particular about rope dyeing because I thought that the dyeing method could bring out the original taste of denim.
Intermediate dyeing by rope dyeing
The beautiful color of indigo and the unbleached threads of Ike cotton create a hit such as a beard.
dye without compromise
Indigo spiders are more expensive than synthetic indigo, and the darker the dye, the higher the cost.
In addition, indigo has more impurities than pure indigo, making it more difficult to dye.
From the cost point of view like this, there are some products that are sold as genuine indigo mixed with indigo in order to make the color darker.
It's difficult to tell the difference when the color has not faded, but when the color fades, the difference in the vividness of the color will appear.
As BONCOURA, we can't make something with half-baked thickness.
With that uncompromising desire, we obtained the cooperation of craftsmen in order to approach the dye concentration unique to BONCOURA, and after repeated trial and error, we were finally able to achieve a satisfactory density.
The one on the right is dyed several times, and you can see the unique vivid coloration of indigo. Furthermore, by layering it many times, we achieved a color that can be said to be the dark blue on the left.
Original texture as denim and
You can enjoy the original vivid blue of indigo.
100% genuine indigo
It is oxidized by oxygen in the air and changes from a slightly greenish color to a bright blue color.
An old-fashioned power loom that breathes life
At first glance, old-fashioned power looms seem to rely entirely on the machine, but in fact, this fabric cannot be produced without the cooperation of skilled craftsmen, such as adjusting the loom and adjusting the loom.
This item is inspired by the cap used in USNAVY. The wide brim is Bonkura's original. Of course, the fabric is also Bonkura's original, so you can enjoy the change over time. As it is a simple cap, you can enjoy it according to various coordination.
This item uses the 10th anniversary model BONCOURA genuine indigo denim.
It is a cap that allows you to enjoy the unique bite and taste of BONCOURA genuine indigo denim.
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