Daily life at the Nagoya store (Episode 10) Fabric recommendations

Yeah!

The Rasta beat will seep into your body and you'll probably be chanting "Yaman, yaman" for a while.

Oh, you seem to be in a good mood.

You went there by motorbike, right? Wasn't it chilly at night?

I'm sorry (lol)

Yes, the temperature rises during the day, so it would be a bit chilly to run at night wearing that outfit.

Well, it depends on the model of bike, so there's no right answer.

Either way, it's ideal to be able to choose items for each situation.

*Image: The lining of the 6591 RIDERS COACH JACKET.

This type has padding pockets on the lining of the shoulders and elbows, and a padding pocket inside the zipper on the back.

Yeah, that's right.

By the way, the stretch is one-way stretch, meaning it only stretches in one direction, either vertically or horizontally. Did you know?

Huh!? Is that so?

However, there are innerwear items that stretch vertically, horizontally, and even diagonally!

Some innerwear is made with 2-way stretch, but outerwear needs to have a certain degree of rigidity, as too much stretch can make you extra tired or the padding can shift, so it is common to make them with 1-way stretch.

Well, even with a 1-way garment, you can assemble it diagonally to give it a little stretch both vertically and horizontally.

There are different types of stretch. 2-way stretch is sometimes called 4-way because it actually stretches diagonally. Elastic threads such as polyurethane are woven into the fabric.

Aside from stretch, there are also different weaves such as plain weave, twill weave and satin weave, each with their own unique characteristics. Fabrics are also very diverse, with different threads and fibres, laminated, coated and multi-layered structures.

*Image: CORSA SLIM-5P

The lightweight, stretchy fabric makes them extremely comfortable to wear.

I see. It seems that fabric has an advantage in terms of functionality.

So, please tell me more about the water repellency.

Okay. Water repellency is using the surface tension of water droplets to repel water, while waterproofing is preventing water from entering. The main water repellent treatments for fabrics are Teflon and fluorine, and the difference between them is...

Are you okay? It's long.

Shirasawa

In short, both leather jackets and fabric clothing have their own merits.

For example, leather clothing is best if you are traveling on the highway or enjoying touring.

If you ride your bike locally or to work, fabric clothing is a good choice.

I commute by bike and when the weather is nice I'll wear leather, but when necessary I'll wear fabric for functionality.

Leather jackets are made from natural materials, but the materials used in fabric clothing are constantly evolving, so in the future we'll probably see super multi-material clothing.

Well, I recommend buying it when you find a product with a design you like.

Yeah!

It's true that fabric wear is often designed with fashion in mind, so the best time to buy it is when you feel like you want it. On the other hand, are there any standard items?

It is only a classic if it is accepted by everyone.

Shirasawa-kun has also become a "regular" among Kadoya staff.