UES woven fabric products use fabric woven on power looms because they place great importance on the texture of the materials.
A power loom is an old-fashioned loom. Its production efficiency is about one-fifth of that of modern machines, but by slowly weaving the fabric, a unique texture is created.

At UES, we create our T-shirts from scratch, even down to the thread, with the goal of creating something that can be worn for many years.
Desi cotton and organic jersey has become a standard material. Desi cotton is suitable for making elastic and resilient fabrics. However, its fiber length is short and it cannot be made into thread by itself. Therefore, by blending it with organic cotton, which has long fiber length, we have created a unique thread. The crisp, dry feel of the cotton keeps the fabric away from the skin even when sweaty, and the elasticity (resilience) of Desi cotton has created a durable material that does not easily lose its shape.

At UES, we carefully select materials and create products that make the most of the unique characteristics of the materials.

The thread used in UES denim is Zimbabwe cotton. The cotton fibers are long, which makes the fabric soft and comfortable to wear. At UES, we use this Zimbabwe cotton and increase the weave density to create a supple denim fabric that is less likely to sag at the knees. We also blend brown cotton into the thread to create a deeper color. If you look at the back of the fabric, you will see that the weft thread looks brownish.

The vibrant color remains the same as when you bought it. Not changing is a good thing, but if you think about it, it's also unnatural.
UES products age in a good way, just like us humans do.
The dyes that are often used in UES products have relatively low color fastness and the color will naturally change (fade).

At UES, we create products that allow the texture and color of the product to develop while in the customer's hands, meaning that we leave room for change.

There's a trick to the UES prints.
Falling, peeling, and cracking. The inks and chemicals used are mixed to recreate natural colors and textures.
And what makes the print and fabric blend seamlessly together is UES's unique vintage processing.
The face of UES is created through skilled printing and unique processing.

UES's manufacturing process is not just about printing on ready-made T-shirts; it is a time-consuming process.
Please be sure to pick up a copy and check it out.

UES uses a lot of cotton thread in sewing its clothes. Cotton thread is weaker than nylon spun thread, but it has a very natural color and texture.

However, for areas that require greater strength, such as buttonholes, we use core yarn (a yarn with a nylon core covered in cotton) and take the overall balance of the product into consideration when manufacturing.
The wrinkles, fading, tears, and broken stitches that have become familiar to your body. Repair it and wear it again. Each time, you will love it more.
At UES, we even carefully consider the stitching to ensure harmony with the material.

When hemming denim, we use a Union Special sewing machine that is specially designed for hemming. By using this sewing machine and cotton thread, a unique twist is created at the hem.

UES leather labels are made from Yangpi, a type of goat leather that lives in China.
This leather was made into a leather label in a state almost like the original hide. It is sensitive to heat, but we were able to create a label that changes in a unique way over time. The original color itself is a light brown, so it will turn amber with long wear.

UES pants often use buttons instead of zippers, and all denim pants have button flies.
This is because the product is made from kibata (a woven fabric that has not been treated to prevent shrinkage) in consideration of the texture of the fabric. Since it is kibata, the fabric will shrink when washed. With a zipper, the zipper tape cannot keep up with the shrinkage of the fabric and becomes wavy. As a result, the zipper slider does not move properly.
Many people find button fly to be a hassle, but it is a necessary step when making items using Kibata fabric.

Thank you for reading to the end.
The name UES comes from the Japanese word for waste, such as trash or garbage. In Japan, rags (recycled old clothes) used to clean machines at ironworks and repair shops have long been called "wes."
We create our products with the hope that they will be used until the very end (when they become rags), rather than ending up sleeping in a closet before fulfilling their purpose.