Comfy Pullover Short Sleeve Shirt

Introduction

RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR's "Comfy Line" pullover shirt

"Comfy" = "Comfortable"

RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR has released its first pullover shirt. This shirt features a simple design that can be worn by simply slipping it over your head. It has been stripped of unnecessary details, pursuing a minimalist and sophisticated aesthetic.

As the name suggests, the Comfy Line pullover shirts prioritize comfort. The fabric used is the Primeflex® x Dot Air® 2-Way Soccer Check, which combines high moisture absorption, quick drying, breathability, lightness, and 4-way stretch. This fabric is soft to the touch and offers excellent freedom of movement, ensuring a comfortable fit.

This shirt embodies RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR's philosophy of "Only the Essentials." By eliminating unnecessary decoration, the sophisticated design is versatile and can be used in a wide range of situations, from outdoor activities to everyday life. It is perfect for travel when you want to reduce your luggage, or for a simple everyday style.

The Comfy Line pullover shirt combines a soft fit with excellent functionality, making it an item that you can experience its comfort with just one wear.

Design

This is the first pullover shirt from RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR.
It has a simple boxy silhouette, while maintaining the same sizing as RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR shirts.

Open collar

The collar design is also a first for RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR, using an "open collar."

An "open collar" is a distinctive collar shape used in shirt design.

This design features a natural V-shaped opening at the collar when the first button is undone, allowing for ease of movement and comfort. Known in Japan as an "open collar shirt," this shirt's roomy neckline ensures a stress-free fit even in active situations. The compact collar design eliminates unnecessary volume for a clean silhouette, contributing to its lightweight design and ease of layering.

It features a moon-shaped collar.

Furthermore, this shirt features a "tsuki-koshi collar" (part painted red in the image above), which is rare for an open collar. Normally, open collars emphasize the open feeling, so they generally have straight collars, but this product incorporates a tsuki-koshi collar, which further improves the fit and comfort around the neck.

This design, which connects the base of the collar with a gentle curve, naturally fits the neck, reducing pressure while minimizing gaps, making it excellent for keeping warm and preventing wind from entering. (The curve is represented by the red line.)

The curved design of the moon-shaped collar does not restrict neck movement, ensuring stress-free comfort even in active situations. It also creates a more three-dimensional, refined silhouette without compromising the relaxed impression characteristic of an open collar. Even when layered, the collar does not feel bulky, maintaining a beautiful line.

The compact collar design gives a clean impression around the neck, and also functions as a way to keep out the cold air by standing up on cold days. Even when the collar is up, it maintains a natural silhouette, making it not only functional but also a great styling accent. Use it according to the occasion.

It stretches both vertically and horizontally, so you won't feel constricted when exercising like in the image above.

slits at the hem

There are slits at the sides of the hem, which help reduce stress when walking or bending.

Sleeves with underarm movement

The armholes are designed to be wide for ease of movement. By ensuring sufficient range of motion at the armpits (bottom) when raising your arms, you can move comfortably and without stress.

This design is made with outdoor activities in mind, as it prevents the shirt from being pulled up and restrictive, even when you need to move your arms widely, such as when taking items in and out of a backpack or using poles on a steep uphill climb.

The roomy armholes are also extremely convenient for layering. From a light base layer to a slightly thicker winter coat, you can layer a variety of items, making this shirt useful across a wide range of seasons. Attention to detail in the design makes this shirt comfortable.

Felt stitch

All seams are made with a flat-felled stitch. A flat-felled stitch is a method of folding the edge of the fabric inward and sewing it together, resulting in a finished product where the edge of the fabric is not visible, as shown in the image above. This sewing method has the advantage of not only looking beautiful, but also being stronger, as the seam is not exposed.

However, the folded seam is very time-consuming. Because it involves folding the fabric, it requires high skill and careful sewing. However, we chose this method because we wanted to create a strong, long-lasting finish.

Using a serger to process seams is efficient, but because the thread is exposed, there is a risk of it becoming unraveled if it gets caught on a fingernail, etc. Therefore, by using a folded flat stitch, we can prevent this problem and improve durability.

snap button

All buttons are made of resin snap buttons (YKK PLANCER®). This choice prevents problems such as buttons being lost due to thread breakage, which is common with regular sewn-on buttons. The structure of the snap button also allows for smooth opening and closing, making it easy to wear and remove frequently.

This type of button is also highly durable, making it safe for outdoor use.

hanger loop

The back yoke has a hanger loop, a traditional shirt detail that may not be used much in everyday life, but is extremely useful when hiking.

For example, when taking a break at a tent site or on a trail, you can quickly hang your shirt on a branch or hook, which is a convenient feature unique to the outdoors.It can also be used to dry a wet shirt or temporarily attach it to the outside of your pack, and is useful in a variety of situations.

Material

This product uses "Primeflex® x Dot Air® 2-Way Soccer Check" which has 4-way stretch (stretches vertically and horizontally).

Primeflex® is an eco-friendly stretch material developed by Toray Industries, Inc. Primeflex dries faster and stretches better than conventional polyester fabrics, keeping you dry and comfortable even after sweating.

Dot Air® is a functional material developed by Toray Industries, Inc. Using Toray's proprietary processing technology, tiny dot-shaped ventilation holes are created in the fabric, resulting in highly breathable, lightweight, quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant, and naturally stretchy fabric. It also has water-repellent properties.

The "Primeflex® x Dot Air® 2-Way Soccer Check" used this time was created by combining these two functional materials.

"Sucker weave" is a type of fabric that is often used especially for summer items. A distinctive feature of sucker weave is the fine irregularities on the surface of the fabric, which help air flow and keep it away from the skin, making it cool to wear.

[Breathability (cm3/cm2.sec)]
Test method: JIS-L-1096 A method (Brazier method) → 129.2

[Water repellency]
This product is not water-repellent.

[Water absorption (sec)]
Test method: JIS-L-1907 A method → ​​Back side 1

[Quick drying (minutes)]
Test method: ISO-17617 A-1 method → ​​30

[Tear strength (N)]
Test method: JIS-L-1096 D method → ​​Vertical 12.7, Horizontal 26.7

[Pilling (grade)]
Test method: JIS-L-1076 A method → ​​10h 5

Spec

Material: 65% polyester, 35% composite fiber (polyester)
Sizes: (Men) S, M, L, XL (Women) S, M, L
Weight: Men / M approx. 127g
Country of origin: Japan Producer: Kuroishi Fashion Studio Ltd., Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture

Anti-static measures

Special discharge tape is sewn into the garment to suppress static electricity caused by electrical buildup, which tends to occur with clothing made from thin synthetic fibers (such as nylon and polyester).
(*From the "Poly Basic Long Sleeve Shirt" which will be on sale from 2023)

Discharge tape was developed to reduce the electrostatic charge that can have a negative effect on the human body. Discharge tape does not prevent static electricity, but rather reduces the electrostatic charge by discharging, preventing the discomfort caused by static electricity.
Wearing it will not cause any problems to your mobile phone, computer, or other devices, and it also has the effect of keeping pollen and dust away from the surrounding area while discharging.

The discharge tape is cut into 2cm chips and sewn into 4 places: 1) inside the cuffs of both sleeves, and 2) at the bottom of both sides. Because it is sewn into the seam allowance, the discharge tape is not visible.

[Discharge mechanism]

The sketch is a diagram that shows the state of electrons that generate static electricity when no discharge tape is used.
The fabric becomes negatively charged, and when it comes into contact with positive electricity in the air, a static electricity bursts forth.

The sketch shows the case when discharge tape is used. The negative charges gather on the discharge tape and are neutralized with the positive charges in the air, instantly lowering the electrostatic charge on the fabric.

*Please note that it is not possible to completely prevent static electricity.

Precautions when wearing

Due to the characteristics of the material, this product is prone to snagging. Please use with particular caution when walking on mountain paths with tree branches or thorns, or near hook-and-loop fasteners or other materials that may snag.

Also, if the back of the backpack you are using is made of a rough material, snagging or loose threads may occur without you noticing. Please use with caution.

Please be careful with add-on bottle holders and other types that use hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro).

The image above shows the male part of a hook-and-loop fastener (Velcro). The male part has small hooks that make it easy to get caught on things.

Press the male part of the hook-and-loop fastener (Velcro) against the fabric and rub it several times.

The thread will come out as shown in the image above.

If the thread is only slightly sticking out, use scissors to cut the protruding thread from the base.
If a large thread comes loose or the fabric hangs down as a result, please contact us via the "Contact" page.

Color

※About the color of the product

We strive to make product images as close to the actual colors as possible, but the actual colors may differ depending on your viewing environment and monitor settings.
Please also note that it is difficult to perfectly reproduce the texture and luster of the fabric on the screen.

Size Chart

Please note that this product is available in both men's and women's sizes.

[Men]
Available in four sizes: S, M, L, and XL

[Women]
Available in three sizes: S, M, and L

There is not much difference in the overall silhouette between the men's and women's sizes, but the women's size has a silhouette that is more suited to the female body, including the length and sleeve length.

Please refer to the size chart below for details.

*Please note that there may be an error of approximately ±1cm in the finished product size.

Size Guide [Men's]

Size Guide [Women]

Comparison and characteristics of three RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR shirts

[Basic Short Sleeve Shirt]

- It easily repels water droplets from light rain and prevents them from penetrating into the fabric.
- Provides peace of mind in situations where sudden weather changes or splashes of water are a concern.
- The water-repellent finish makes it difficult for the surface of the shirt to get wet, which also has the advantage of preventing the fabric itself from becoming heavier.

[Basic Short Sleeve Shirt "Stripe"]

- Although it is not water-repellent, it is well ventilated and prevents stuffiness.
- It absorbs sweat and moisture and dries quickly, keeping you comfortable even during long periods of activity.

[Comfy Pullover Short Sleeve Shirt]

Although it is not water-repellent, the unique lightweight and soft texture of the fabric makes it comfortable to wear.
- The breathability and quick-drying properties make it particularly effective in hot weather.
- The biggest feature is the "pullover design," and the simple structure creates a light and comfortable fit.

Collaborator

Collaborateur introduces you to the people who produce these products.

The factory that produces RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR shirts is Fashion Kobo Kuroishi Ltd.

Fashion Workshop Kuroishi is a factory located in Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, with around 50 employees. It was established in 2003.

This factory specializes in sewing shirts, and produces shirts for well-known domestic manufacturers throughout the year, producing around 60,000 shirts per year.

Each factory has its own characteristics, with some specializing in shirts, some in pants, and others specializing in cut and sew items.

As the saying goes, "leave it to the experts," so we leave each item to the factories that specialize in it.
Conversely, they often point out things that we as a manufacturer have not noticed, which can lead to improvements in quality.

I love making things, and of course I love making them myself, but I also love production sites like this.
We are sometimes asked, "Does sewing in a factory mean that everything is left to machines?", but that is not the case. Even today, there are many processes that go into the completion of a product, and many people are involved in these processes.

President Watanabe-san is on the shop floor every day, working with his hands, operating the sewing machine and ironing.
On this day, we were able to talk briefly with them in between producing RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR products.

Anyone who has held our product in their hands will be able to see for themselves that the quality of the stitching is second to none.

The staff and everyone there study hard every day to ensure that the products are sewn and finished beautifully. There's no lie in their words; they always produce beautiful products.

"They used such amazing materials from such and such a place."
Like, "It was sewn in this amazing factory somewhere."
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I hope that sewing factories can also become a brand.

Fashion Studio Kuroishi Ltd.
42-2 Uemachi, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture

Attention

If you take care of this product by paying attention to the following points, you can use it for a long time.

- Use a neutral detergent when washing.
- Turn the product inside out, place it in a laundry net and wash it alone.
- Water temperature should be limited to 40°C, and washing with hot water should be avoided.
- Avoid tumble drying.