Silk after that

 

 

 

 

 

Hello, this is Nishioka from THIRD PLACE.

 

Our THIRD PLACE silk knitwear was unveiled last month.

We had MEIAS create knitwear that we believe is perfect for comfortably transitioning from the current season to early summer, and I am delighted that so many people have chosen it.

Today, I'd like to share my personal experience with the knitwear, addressing questions I often receive at the store, such as "How do you wash it?" and "How does the texture change over time?"

 

 

 

 

 

First, here's the washing instruction tag.

 

As for how I handle it:

 

"Fold it, put it in a laundry net, and wash it normally (with detergent, fabric softener, and on a regular cycle)."
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"Hang it to dry indoors (on a hanger) and reshape it, as I don't want it to fade in the sun."

 

That's all there is to it.

I treat it like a regular T-shirt. It dries by the next day, so I can wear it again quickly. (Just be careful with tumble drying.)

I've already washed it over 20 times.

 

So, what about shrinkage? Here's a comparison of a new size L with my personal item:

 

New → Personal Item

Length / Shoulder Width / Body Width / Sleeve Length 
Size L : 69cm / 51cm / 56cm / 61cm → 66cm / 53.5cm / 58cm / 61cm

Only the length shrunk by about 3cm. It was set slightly longer, so it ended up with a perfectly balanced fit, just as intended. The ribbed hem is designed not to stretch out when worn, so I think it can be worn comfortably by people of various body types.

Also, I want you to notice the shoulder width and body width. Since it's a knit, it spreads out horizontally as you wear it, stretching slightly more than when new. It's similar to a cotton T-shirt.

The vertical length shrinks while the horizontal length stretches, so I often hear customers say, "It's getting more comfortable to wear." I believe this change contributes to the feeling of "familiarity."

 

 

 

 

 

And the biggest change is the "texture."

As I mentioned in the blog before the unveiling, silk initially has a luster, but as you wash it, the luster gradually fades, and it develops a duller finish.

Even if it initially feels a bit too dressy for some, it eventually becomes easier to wear casually, like a sweatshirt. This dull, aged quality unique to silk is what I personally love most and the ambiance I was looking for.

Just like denim, "nurturing" it is the true pleasure of silk.

 

 

 

 

 

When it was released, it was still cold, but recently, I've been wearing it almost every day, about four times a week.

On hot days, it's comfortable to wear by itself, and in the mornings and evenings, it's just right to layer an outerwear over it. It seems like this silk knit will be very useful for outings during the upcoming Golden Week.

Lately, I've been wearing this combination a lot and often get asked, "Where are those pants from?" They are the Herill ripstop pants that I introduced in my blog two posts ago. They're also highly recommended because they can be washed vigorously and are very comfortable to wear. (Sizes are becoming limited...)

It's my usual casual style, but once the rainy season ends, I plan to pair this knit with shorts, and I have a lot of shorts prepared for this year. This knit will still get a lot of wear, so I'll enjoy letting it age beautifully while staying comfortable.

 

We wanted this knit to be our uniform, so we stocked up on a good quantity. It's been great to see more people choose this knit when they're unsure what to wear or buy, saying, "I'll just pick this knit." Many who really liked it have also bought another one, so now I see more and more people wearing the same thing as me at the store. We still have both sizes available, so I highly recommend it if you're interested.

 

And for those who have already purchased it, please refer to these care instructions. I would also love to see how it ages over time when you visit the store.