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Article: Made in Niigata riders knit

メイドイン新潟のライダースニット

Made in Niigata riders knit

RIDERS POCKET KNIT / ELBOW PATCH KNIT, which is sewn in the knit town of Gosen, Niigata, is now available as a new item this season.

Kadoya, a specialized manufacturer of leather jackets
167cm/57kg wearing size L

Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture, prospered from weaving silk fabrics during the Edo period, and after a major fire in the 1920s and World War II, the city gradually shifted from silk fabrics to knitwear, and now boasts the largest production volume of knitwear in Japan. It is said that it became

Kadoya, a specialized manufacturer of leather jackets

Kadoya, a specialized manufacturer of leather jackets

Thanks to the outstanding knitting techniques and sewing capabilities that have been cultivated over many years, Gosen Knit is also known for its ability to knit using thin threads, which are difficult to produce in other production areas, and to be able to combine them with different materials.

For RIDERS POCKET KNIT / ELBOW PATCH KNIT, only the side panels have been changed to rib knitting, and shirring designs have been placed in various places, creating a garment that incorporates the rider's style.

Kadoya, a specialized manufacturer of leather jackets

It can be used as an inner layer for a leather jacket, or as a stand-alone top, so it will be useful to have one on hand.

Rather than 100% cotton, it is made of 50% cotton and 50% acrylic, making it lightweight, absorbent, quick drying, and UV resistant.

Kadoya, a specialized manufacturer of leather jackets

Please experience the high quality knit made in Niigata.