SHIMA DENIM WORKS

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Using reliable traditional techniques from various regions of Japan, the denim fabric is processed,
The products are manufactured by artisans within Okinawa Prefecture.
"Shima Denim Works" is
Always feel Okinawa
Enjoy the changing texture as time goes by.
We will provide you with a truly exceptional product that will last a lifetime.


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Clothes Pick up [Made to order] Three-piece suit Product photo [Made to order] Three-piece suit ¥132,000 (tax included) Pick up [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural indigo jeans Dark indigo Product photo [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural indigo jeans Dark indigo ¥60,500 (tax included) Pick up [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural indigo jeans Light indigo Product photo [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural indigo jeans Light indigo ¥66,000 (tax included) Pick up [Made to order] Jeans NI Product photo [Made to order] Jeans NI ¥33,000 (tax included) Pick up [Made to order] Suit Natural color Product photo [Made to order] Suit Natural ¥99,000 (tax included) Pick up [Made to order] Suit Indigo Product photo [Made to order] Suit Indigo ¥99,000 (tax included) Pick up [Made to order] Upcycled Kariyushi wear Product photo [Made to order] Upcycled Kariyushi wear ¥16,500 (tax included) Jacket Natural Product photo Jacket Natural ¥77,000 (tax included) Jacket Indigo Product photo Jacket Indigo ¥77,000 (tax included) Half pants Natural Product photo Half pants Natural ¥19,800 (tax included) Half pants Chino Product photo Half pants Chino ¥22,000 (tax included) Indigo shorts Product photo Indigo shorts ¥33,000 Chino denim Product photo Chino denim ¥27,500 (tax included) Cargo pants Product photo Cargo pants ¥29,700 (tax included) Jeans [FD] Product photo Jeans [FD] ¥22,000 (tax included) Organic cotton T-shirt [Logo] Product Photo Organic Cotton T-Shirt [Logo] ¥6,600 (tax included) Washed Jeans [FD] Product Photo Washed Jeans [FD] ¥27,500 (tax included) Organic Cotton T-Shirt [Flag] Product Photo Organic Cotton T-Shirt [Flag] ¥6,600 (tax included) Overalls Product Photo Overalls Bottoms Pick up [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural Indigo Jeans Dark Indigo Product Photo [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural Indigo Jeans Dark Indigo ¥60,500 (tax included) Pick up [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural Indigo Jeans Light Indigo Product Photo [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural Indigo Jeans Light Indigo ¥66,000 (tax included) Pick up [Made to order] Jeans NI Product photo [Made to order] Jeans NI ¥33,000 (tax included) Half Pants Natural Product photo Half Pants Natural ¥19,800 (tax included) Half Pants Chino Product photo Half Pants Chino ¥22,000 (tax included) Indigo Shorts Product photo Indigo Shorts ¥33,000 (tax included) Chino Denim Product photo Chino Denim ¥27,500 (tax included) Cargo Pants Product photo Cargo Pants ¥29,700 (tax included) Jeans [FD] Product photo Jeans [FD] ¥22,000 (tax included) Washed Jeans [FD] Product photo Washed Jeans [FD] ¥27,500 (tax included) Overalls Product photo Overalls ¥39,600 (tax included) Shirts [Made to order] Upcycled Kariyushi Wear Sales price ¥16,500 (tax included) Quantity 1 Size S Material 26% Bagasse paper 74% Cotton Size (Size guide) XS / S / M / L / LL Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Kariyushi wear made from upcycled bagasse fabric. The patterned fabric used in part of the design is made from fabric that is no longer used in Kariyushi wear sewing factories. Details of made-to-order production will be provided by our representative. Please feel free to contact us via "Inquiries". Made by Futaba A factory that mainly manufactures Kariyushi wear in Okinawa Prefecture and is certified by the Okinawa Prefectural Clothing and Sewing Products Industry Association. Experienced veteran staff respond to the diverse needs of customers and handle a wide range of Kariyushi wear. Notes T-shirts Organic cotton T-shirt [Logo] Product photo Organic cotton T-shirt [Logo] ¥6,600 (tax included) Organic cotton T-shirt [Flag] Product photo Organic cotton T-shirt [Flag] ¥6,600 (tax included) Pick up [Currently accepting made-to-order] Three-piece suit Product photo [Currently accepting made-to-order] Three-piece suit ¥132,000 (tax included) Pick up [Currently accepting made-to-order] Suit Natural Product photo [Currently accepting made-to-order] Suit Natural ¥99,000 (tax included) Pick up [Currently accepting made-to-order] Suit Indigo Product photo [Currently accepting made-to-order] Suit Indigo ¥99,000 (tax included) Jacket Natural Product photo Jacket Natural ¥77,000 (tax included) Jacket Indigo Product photo Jacket Indigo ¥77,000 (tax included) Original jeans using SHIMA DENIM. These jeans, made from "cotton" and "paper yarn," are characterized by their lightness and unique smooth texture. These jeans are environmentally friendly and made from natural ingredients, using natural indigo as a dye. Cap & Hats Pick up [momiji × Tokio hat × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Denim Cap Product Photo [momiji × Tokio hat × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Denim Cap ¥22,000 (tax included) Pick up [momiji × Tokio hat × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Denim Dammery Product Photo [momiji × Tokio hat × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Denim Dammery ¥25,300 (tax included) Top Hat Product Photo Top Hat ¥19,800 (tax included) Work Cap (Kids) Product Photo Work Cap (Kids) ¥11,000 (tax included) Wallet Tri-fold Wallet Product Photo Tri-fold Wallet ¥16,500 (tax included) Business Card Holder Product Photo Business Card Holder ¥13,200 (tax included) Bag/Pouch Pick up HY Collaboration Bagasse Lunch Tote Product Photo HY Collaboration Bagasse Lunch Tote ¥9,900 (tax included) Pick up [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural Indigo Denim Tote Bag Small Product Photo [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural Indigo Denim Tote Bag Small ¥38,500 (tax included) Pick up [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural Indigo Denim Tote Bag Large Product Photo [momiji × SHIMA DENIM WORKS] Natural Indigo Denim Tote Bag Large ¥44,000 (tax included) Socks Bagasse Paper Socks (Short) Product Photo Bagasse Paper Socks (Short) ¥1,980 (tax included) Bagasse Paper Socks (Medium) Product Photo Bagasse Paper Socks (Medium) ¥2,200 (tax included) Shoes/Sandals Pick Up Orion Bagasse Sneakers Product Photo Orion Bagasse Sneakers ¥9,900 (tax included) Sandals Product Photo Sandals ¥17,600 (tax included) Loafers Product Photo Loafers ¥17,600 (tax included) We want to preserve the original landscape with sugarcane. Sugarcane is a staple crop in Okinawa. Not only does it support our food culture as a raw material for sugar, it also plays a role in preventing soil from flowing into the sea and protecting marine life and coral. In addition, sugarcane is produced at a rate of approximately 1.896 billion tons per year worldwide, making it one of the world's largest agricultural products. However, in recent years, the aging of farmers and the lack of successors have led to a decrease in sugarcane farmers, and the industry is facing a crisis of decline. Bagasse: an underutilized resource with potential The residue left after squeezing sugarcane is called "bagasse". Approximately 500 million tons of bagasse are produced worldwide annually. Until now, most of it has been used as fuel for sugar production, and although some is used as biomass or livestock feed, it has not been fully utilized. We have upcycled this bagasse as a raw material and developed our own unique material. A circular model that does not generate waste 01. Sugarcane field 01. Sugarcane field Sugarcane is a staple crop in Okinawa Prefecture. It accounts for about 50% of the cultivated land area, and the annual harvest amount to about 800,000 tons. The harvested sugarcane is transported to sugar factories and processed into sugar. 02. Bagasse Bagasse is a by-product generated during sugar production. About 200,000 tons are produced annually in Okinawa Prefecture. It is mainly used as fuel for incineration or as fertilizer, but a certain amount of surplus bagasse is still generated, and further effective utilization methods are being sought. 03. Bagasse washi paper The bagasse, which has been turned into powder, is processed into washi paper using the traditional techniques of Mino washi paper craftsmen. 04. Bagasse Washi Yarn: Washi paper is finely slit and twisted together to create washi yarn. Compared to cotton, it has a lighter finish and is a fiber with high water absorption and quick-drying properties. 05. Denim Fabric: The washi yarn is woven into denim fabric in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, a major denim production area in Japan. The result is a denim fabric with a unique smooth texture and excellent water absorption and quick-drying properties. 06. Shima Denim Products: The fabric is manufactured into products by artisans in Okinawa Prefecture, Fukuyama City in Hiroshima Prefecture, Kurashiki City in Okayama Prefecture, and other parts of Japan. 07. Collection of Leftover Fabric, Thread Scraps, and Waste: All thread scraps and offcuts generated during the manufacturing of fabrics and products are collected. We also offer a trade-in service for sold products and have established a collection route. 08. Carbonization: All waste is processed into charcoal by carbonization, which reduces CO₂ emissions compared to incineration and is effectively utilized as a new material. 09. Effective use of charcoal: Carbonized waste is porous and suitable as a soil conditioner. It can also be effectively used as a dye or as an incinerator with good combustion efficiency. 10. Return to farmland: It is returned to farmland as a soil conditioner to promote the growth of new sugarcane. Japan quality manufacturing: By building a domestic supply chain, we not only improve quality but also reduce transportation costs and environmental impact. Sugar factory: Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture. We use "bagasse," the residue left over from sugarcane extraction, as a raw material. Okinawa Powder Foods: Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture. This company processes nutrient-rich island vegetables grown in Okinawa into powder. They dry and crush bagasse to produce bagasse powder, which is used as a raw material for bagasse washi paper. Daifuku Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd.: Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. This paper manufacturing company is located in a naturally rich area. They pursue the potential of Mino washi paper, which has been cultivated in this area since the Nara period, and manufacture high-quality, one-of-a-kind washi paper that meets customer needs, based on this traditional technology. Bagasse washi, a type of Japanese paper made from bagasse powder and Manila hemp, was created here. Bingo Yarn Twisting is a company in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture that specializes in yarn twisting. Yarn twisting refers to the process of adding a twist to a single or multiple strands of yarn using a "twisting machine." By twisting the yarn, it becomes possible to increase its strength, combine it with different materials, and create a unique texture and functionality. Shinohara Textile Co., Ltd. is a long-established textile manufacturer in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, with a history of over 100 years. They weave fabrics for famous domestic and international brands. Bagasse fabric, which uses warp threads made from bagasse washi, is woven here. Futaba Co., Ltd. is a sewing factory in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, that produces Kariyushi wear. They handle a large number of Kariyushi wear garments, the formal wear of Okinawa Prefecture. Each garment is carefully made by skilled sewing craftsmen.
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