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Jun 30, 2024

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

Here we bring you some informative stories from the store manager, Kita, and new employee, Shirasawa, that are snippets from everyday life at the Nagoya store.

Episode 10: Fabric Recommendations

Shirasawa	I went to a late show yesterday.
Kita	Yeah, that's great, how was it?
Shirasawa	It was really good! I was really moved.
Kita	That's right. Movies are great, they enrich our lives.
Shirasawa	Yeah! The Rasta beat will seep into your body and you'll probably be chanting "Yaman, yaman" for a while.
Kita	Oh, you seem to be in a good mood. You went there by motorbike, right? Wasn't it chilly at night?
Shirasawa	Yeah!
Kita	Which one is it? (laughs)
Shirasawa	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.
Kita	When you're just going out or riding around town, I recommend some fabric clothing that you can throw on casually. It gives you a wider range of items to wear and also makes it easy to carry the outerwear around with you.
Shirasawa	I agree. I want to avoid having to spend time getting ready just to go to the nearest convenience store. I admire the advanced riders who wear leatherwear at times like that, but I also think that adults who can make decisions on a case-by-case basis are cool.
Kita	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.
Shirasawa	That's right. I understand that fabric clothing is convenient, but what about durability and safety?
Kita	To be honest, leather products are more durable and can be used for a longer period of time, but in terms of safety, most fabric products can be equipped with padding on the back, shoulders, elbows, or knees, so you can rest assured.
	*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.
Shirasawa	Aside from the safety aspect, there are items that are lightweight, stretchy, water repellent, have ventilation functions that allow you to adjust the temperature you feel, and have other useful items. Also, there are designs that are easy to use as street wear, so they seem to be cost-effective.
Kita	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?
Shirasawa	Huh!? Is that so? However, there are innerwear items that stretch vertically, horizontally, and even diagonally!
Kita	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.
Shirasawa	I see. I just heard that, but fabric that stretches in one direction, either vertically or horizontally, is called 1-way, and fabric that stretches in both directions is called 2-way.
Kita	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.
Shirasawa	I see. It seems that fabric has an advantage in terms of functionality. So, please tell me more about the water repellency.
Kita	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	lol) Yes, I'll ask you again next time...
Kita	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.
Shirasawa	Perfect! This is the ideal situation, where you can choose the right item for each situation.
Kita	It's normal if you've been riding bikes for many years. Your collection of items will increase accordingly. Shirasawa-kun will eventually do the same.
Shirasawa	Hmm, I'll look forward to it in the future.
Kita	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.
Shirasawa	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?
Kita	Yes, there is. The CRUISE RIDE-HFP is affectionately known as the Swing Top and is a classic.
Shirasawa	Oh, come to think of it, there are some people who wear it as a team.
Kita	It is only a classic if it is accepted by everyone. Shirasawa-kun has also become a "regular" among Kadoya staff.
Shirasu	I'll do my best. Ah! Do you have any recommended items, Manager Kita?
Kita	Yes, there are. Rather than being my personal recommendation, here are some items that are popular among connoisseurs...