The sustainability we deliver
What DEVISE FACTORY aims for is,
"Clothes that do not consider disposal and can accompany you for many years."
In this modern era of mass production, by not thinking about disposal, we encourage people to cherish and use one item for a long time.
Recently, the issue of discarded clothing has become a social problem worldwide, and recycled materials are trending, but DEVISE FACTORY aims to create items that are as little disposed of as possible, rather than focusing on recycling.
That is what sustainability is all about, and we believe it leads to waste-free consumption.
We will introduce clothes that staff and customers have actually worn for about 10 years, along with the background of their production.
We produce fabric and prints that change beautifully the longer they are worn.
Completely original fabric
By carefully knitting with rare old-style knitting machines, we create fabric that can withstand years of wear.
Modern machines can knit about 25 meters in an hour, but the old-fashioned machines we use take an hour to knit just 1 meter. While this is inefficient, we intentionally take time to produce high-quality fabric.
Furthermore, at DEVISE FACTORY, by differentiating between 'thick thread and regular thread' and utilizing a unique knitting method developed through years of trial and error, we have created a completely original fabric structure that shows beautiful aging changes with repeated wear.
Innovations in print changes
To blend the prints with the aging process, artisans adjust the solvents, intentionally reducing the adhesion, and carefully consider the water amount, absorption, and pressure applied during printing.
It is common for prints not to fade or lose color, but at DEVISE FACTORY, we believe that the beauty of unevenness and imperfection is what creates the original expression.
As the years go by, the prints change, making them look less mechanical, and the prints blend in with the aging process. Rather, the prints change with wear, creating a warm texture that reflects the journey taken so far.
AGING SAMPLE
Although they have been worn for about 10 years, they do not easily develop pilling or fading, so they do not look cheap and can still be worn.
Left: Unworn item | Right: Worn for 12 years
The sizes are different, but it is the same aging process of the sweatshirt.
It has maintained a beautiful condition even after 12 years.
Left: Unworn item | Right: Worn for 11 years
After being worn for 11 years, it has developed a unique texture.
In accordance with the years of wear, the artisan adjusts the print to grow as well.
T-shirt worn by the three siblings for 12 years
There are color changes due to sun exposure, but the fabric itself is durable, so it has not deteriorated; rather, it has transformed into a unique expression.
Denim worn by the three siblings for 10 years
Hoodie worn for 9 years
While maintaining a beautiful green, it has transformed into a rich atmosphere.
Sweatshirt worn for 9 years
There are no pilling and it retains its luster, maintaining an elegant atmosphere.
T-shirt worn for 13 years
On the left, the three siblings wore this T-shirt for 12 years,
On the right, my mother wore the same one during that time.
Long T-shirt worn for 9 years
The print has developed a vintage feel over time, but
Since the fabric has not deteriorated, it maintains an elegant appearance without looking old.
Sweatshirt worn for 10 years (staff personal item)