Up for sale here is a shirt from the Momotaro label. Momotaro is perhaps best known for their denim manufacturing. They’re one of those willfully small Japanese labels that set up shop in Okayama, using old school looms and some very skilled artisans who’ve been making jeans for decades. Just as Momotaro jeans are some of the best out there, you can bet that their other products are of equally high quality.
In fact, Momotaro’s range extends pretty far beyond just jeans. They make some really nice tees, work shirts and outerwear as well. While many of their products are denim, they also branch out into other textiles. However, quality is always paramount with Momotaro. You can be sure that you’re getting a high quality garment, very well constructed and built to last when you see their name. Given what they do I am a bit surprised they haven’t caught on more outside of Japan, but that’s no knock on their products in any way.
This is a knit cotton tee from Momotaro, done as usual in one of their heavy weight fabrics. Like all Momtaro, this shirt is built very tough and made to last. Details include a very nice print on the back with somewhat dubious English grammar, as well as Momotaro’s “battle stripes” on the left sleeve. These have been silk screened on, and are intended to fade over time as you wear and wash your shirt. Neck line has the size and fabric information printed, and bottom has another Momotaro tag, with additional materials information on the reverse side.
As always with Momotaro, quality here is excellent as you would expect. They build their pieces tough and made to last. These are tough to track down outside of Japan, but get it here at a fraction of the retail price.
Size is labeled a large and fits more like a standard medium. I measure the chest at 20”, shoulders at 18”, and length at 26.5”. The shirt comes in lightly used, excellent shape with no holes, tears, stains or obvious signs of wear. Made in Japan.
Shipping from Japan to anywhere will be $24.