Japanese Loopwheel Crewneck Sweatshirt

Story

American grit. Japanese craftsmanship.

With every piece made in Japan from start to finish, Flint and Tinder’s Japan Reserve Capsule reimagines American classics through the lens of Japanese craftsmanship. Ever since our Head Designer, Nick Kemp, flipped through Japanese vintage clothing magazines early in his career, he’s been inspired by the idea of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in simplicity, and honoring the imperfections that come with age.

That’s exactly what’s captured in this sweatshirt. It’s a small-batch study in tradition, knit on vintage loopwheel machines that rely on gravity rather than tension to produce a fabric that refuses to lose its shape. Made in Japan from start to finish, it features heavyweight 20.8oz loopback terry that’s been hand-dipped in natural indigo. Because of this artisanal process, no two garments are exactly alike. It’s a rugged, intentional layer built to honor the "perfect imperfections" of archival sportswear, designed to develop a personalized patina that only deepens over time.

Features

• Knit in Japan on vintage loopwheel machines for a tension-free fabric that retains its shape
• Hand-dyed in natural indigo to ensure a unique character and a rich, evolving patina
• Heavyweight 20.8oz loopback terry provides substantial warmth and durability
• Double-layer ribbing at the neck, cuffs, and hem prevents stretching over time
• Exclusive internal Flint and Tinder Japan label

Sizing & Fit

• Features a classic fit inspired by archival sportswear, we recommend taking your usual sweatshirt size
• For the best personal fit, compare the measurements of one of your best-fitting sweatshirts to the garment measurements below

Garment Measurements

	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Chest	40	42	44	46	48½	51½
Body Length	26¼	26¾	27½	28¼	28¾	29½
Sleeve Length	33¾	34¼	35	35¾	36¼	37

All measurements are in inches.

How to Measure - Chest: Measure straight across from edge to edge, starting 1" below the armhole, multiply by 2 - Shoulder: Measure straight across from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. Again, it’s easiest to measure across the back of the garment - Body Length: Start at the top of the shoulder where it meets the neck seam, and measure straight down to the hem - Sleeve Length: Start at the center of the back of the neck, measure straight across to the shoulder seam, and then follow the edge of the garment to the cuff. Pro tip: it’s easiest to measure across the back of the sleeve

Materials & Care

• 100% cotton loopwheel fleece
• Indigo dyed to develop natural fading over time; wash before wearing with similar colors to reduce transfer
• Machine wash cold inside out with similar colors, do not bleach, tumble dry low, iron on low heat