- 450gsm ultra-heavyweight Japanese brushed fleece featuring Ochiwata recycled cotton
- Deep Blue Graphite colorway achieved through traditional garment dyeing
- Saddle raglan "freedom sleeve" design ensures total ease of movement
- Authentic tubular knitted hood lace with no metal eyelets or plastic ends
- Ribbed pouch pocket designed to hang perfectly separate from the bottom hem
- Loopwheel circular knit construction for long-lasting shape retention
- Pre-washed, dried, and steamed in Japan to guarantee zero shrinkage
- Made in Japan by a 3rd-generation family-owned factory
Vintage Athletic Inspiration and Loopwheel Precision
Inspired by the early athletic hoods worn as warm-up garments on the track, the Sunray Sportswear Ehu'kai Sweatshirt combines historical design with uncompromising Japanese textile mastery. It is crafted from a proprietary 450gsm heavyweight fleece that incorporates Ochiwata-reclaimed fluffy cotton fibers discarded during the spinning process. Produced on slow, analogue circular loopwheel machines by a century-old family business in Japan, the fabric is knit without tension. This ensures a dense, downy-soft brushed interior and a garment that will never twist, warp, or lose its shape over time.
The Spirit of Ganbaru and Functional Design Details
Embodying the Japanese spirit of Ganbaru-doing your best and staying true to the craft-every detail on the Ehu'kai has been deliberated over. The saddle raglan sleeves (known as "freedom sleeves" in Japan) allow for superior mobility. The hood features a rare tubular knitted lace produced on one of the last remaining machines of its kind, while the front pouch pocket is strengthened with ribbing and specifically placed to hang properly without pulling on the bottom hem. Rigorously washed and steamed before leaving the factory, it offers a locked-in fit from the first wear. Visit our physical lifestyle store in Lund, Sweden, to experience Sunray quality in person, or order online across Europe.
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