The Samurai Jeans SWS-SC01 sweatshirt is crafted from Samurai’s proprietary Japanese cotton, spun into a rugged #10 slub yarn using the same spinning philosophy as the brand’s legendary 17oz Zero denim. The result is a heavyweight sweatshirt fabric with exceptional texture, depth, and durability—unlike anything found in conventional fleece.

The Samurai Cotton is grown, harvested, and handled entirely by hand in Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. The yarn is then woven in Wakayama on vintage looms before being sewn in a traditional workshop in Kyoto. Construction is executed using a 2-needle binder neck, with all seams finished on a 1960s Union Special 36200 flat seamer, ensuring strength, flexibility, and long-term wear.

This hoodie balances a dense, denim-like exterior texture with a comfortable interior, offering warmth, structure, and a uniquely organic feel that evolves beautifully over time.

The Natural (Kinari) version is intentionally undyed and unbleached, preserving the raw ecru color of the cotton itself. Known as kinari in Japanese, this version showcases the purity of Samurai’s organic Japanese cotton, allowing the natural flecks, texture, and character of the fiber to take center stage.

Fit Notes: This hoodie runs smaller than standard American sizing. If you normally wear a size M in American garments, we recommend choosing a size L in this model. As body types vary, we always suggest checking our size chart to ensure the best possible fit.