Sunray Sportswear: Loopwheeled T-Shirts, Madde in Japan

Sunray Sportswear was founded in 2019 in Cornwall, England and is known for their Japanese made, premium loopwheeled cotton t-shirts with sustainability and eco-friendly practices at the core of the brand. Two of the only existing loopwheel machines of their kind, are used to spin their loopwheeled t-shirts into form. This process inherently creates a t-shirt which lacks side seams, allowing for a more natural fit that conforms to the body, and makes for a more natural looking, and feeling t-shirt. The premier products which Sunray is known for are their Haleiwa and Makaha T-shirts, all made in Japan. The Haleiwa is a great example of craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability.

During the production process of spinning cotton into threads, a great deal of material falls to the production floor. Typically these byproducts are ignored- but what sets the Sunray Haleiwa T-Shirt apart, is that it utilizes this exact byproduct, spun into threads of its own, and delivers an unbelievably special, soft, slightly slubby hand feel that allows for a perfect drape over the body. All the labeling, packaging, and tags are also Eco-Friendly utilizing recycled materials, and make this shirt a sustainable choice. Coupled with a wide range of seasonal color choices, and solid core styles, the Haleiwa is soon to be your go-to favorite t-shirt.

The Makaha on the other hand, is known for its distinctive drape and fit. With a more classic 50's style design, the Makaha T-Shirt offers a boxier fit, with unique neck detailing, resulting in a t-shirt that becomes a piece that stands up on its own. The 300GSM weight jersey cotton makes this a sturdy but soft piece which lives somewhere in-between the categories of a sweatshirt and a t-shirt, a true statement piece that holds its own in any classic wardrobe. All the labeling, packaging, and tags are also Eco-Friendly utilizing recycled materials, and make this shirt a sustainable choice. Coupled with a wide range of seasonal color choices, and solid core styles, the Makaha is soon to be your default statement t-shirt.

All labels and packaging are made from sustainable and eco-friendly materials. Soy ink is used due to its environmentally friendly properties. Recycled materials are used for tags, labels, and packaging. All in all, these t-shirts from Sunray are a commitment to sustainability, and represent the rare cross section where premium craftsmanship and construction meets a holistic worldview in delivering its products.Each T-Shirt takes over an hour and a half to produce, due to their attention to details and the slow moving period machines.