Process

To maintain the health of re-forested areas, it is common that some trees are cut down to promote the growth of others. This “thinned” wood can become the raw material for fabric making.

This thinned wood and natural Abaca (Manila Hemp) are sorted by hand and checked for quality to become the raw materials for biodegradable Washi (Japanese paper) yarn

Sheets of pulp made from the raw material are immersed in a stream of water in a paper beater machine, which macerates and fibrillates them into fibers.

Water is sprayed on the fibrous raw material while it is shaken from side to side, entwining the fibers and creating sheets of Washi paper.

The freshly made Washi paper is stretched thinly, dried on a roller dryer and finished.

The Washi paper is wound into rolls and cut into thin strips using special equipment. The strips are twisted to create Washi yarn.

Washi yarn is characterized by its unique, crisp texture, its durability and deodorizing properties.

The Washi yarn is woven or knitted into fabric, dyed, dried and finished.

The fabric is cut using patterns, developed over many years of sportswear manufacturing, that ensure maximum freedom of movement and comfort.

The cut pattern pieces of fabric are carefully and efficiently sewn into whole garments at our own factories and those of our affiliates.

Product labels and tags are also made of biodegradable material. Through all of this garment making process we aim to create environmentally friendly products.

By collecting these garments after purchase and use, Re: Descente Seed seeks to set in train a continuous cycle of recirculated apparel resources.