- 300gsm heavyweight 14/- 100% premium Japanese cotton jersey
- Traditional loopwheel production knit on vintage circular machines in Japan
- Seamless tubular body construction with no side seams for total comfort
- Subtle "Shark" colorway featuring a muted, faded purple tone
- Sweatshirt-grade fabric density that remains soft, breathable, and non-restrictive
- Slow-knit manufacturing ensures long-term shape retention wash after wash
- Crafted by a 3rd-generation family-owned factory with nearly 100 years of experience
The Holy Grail of Loopwheel Production in Japan
Sunray Sportswear was born out of a 30-year search for the absolute perfect, unbranded t-shirt. Driven by an uncompromising standard of excellence, production was brought to a small 3rd-generation family factory in Japan with nearly a century of textile history-a facility that once crafted uniforms for the Japanese Imperial Palace. Utilizing vintage circular loopwheel knitting machines, this analogue and slow manufacturing process relies on gravity rather than tension to knit the cotton. The result is an extraordinarily dense yet supple fabric without side seams, representing a true bygone era where quality completely took precedence over quantity.
Heavyweight 300gsm Comfort and Modern Fit
Unlike standard long-sleeve T-shirts, the Makaha is cut from a substantial 300gsm jersey fabric, giving it the structure and warmth of a light sweater without feeling heavy or claustrophobic against the skin. Sunray combines these traditional Japanese production methods with an updated Western silhouette, creating a top that drapes naturally and retains its fit over years of daily wear. The faded purple "Shark" tone offers a versatile, understated hue that pairs seamlessly with raw selvedge denim, heavy canvas trousers, or workwear jackets. Whether visited in our physical shop in Lund, Sweden, or ordered online across Europe, the Makaha offers an unbeatable combination of understated luxury, comfort, and craft heritage.
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