Made on antique loop wheel machines to produce low-tension, tubular knits without side seams, Sunray Sportswear garments are incredibly durable and hold their shape. We also love that the Sunray Sportswear brand is as crazy about sustainability as we are! Incorporating recycled cotton, recycled polyester hangtags, and locally sourced wool thread from English sheep into their styles. Sunray clothes even ship in compostable packaging! So, look good and feel good supporting thoughtful brands and independent shops with some new Sunray Sportswear.
More about Sunray Sportswear
Sunray Sportswear is a Japanese sportswear brand based in Cornwall, England, dedicated to challenging the wasteful consumption of fast fashion with lasting pieces and timeless style. Sunray clothes are manufactured exclusively at a traditional knitwear factory in Miyazaki, Japan, that has operated since 1928. Today, fourth-generation artisans employ the same antique knitting machines and traditional production methods once used to manufacture uniforms for the Imperial Palace. Each garment takes over 90 minutes to produce, and the Sunray brand even holds a patent on the design of its signature rib-knit collar, reflecting a long history of craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
Fits and Styles
Sunray Sportswear shirts come in core and seasonal block colors with the brand’s characteristic hassle-free style. The Makaha is made from a heavy-weight, luxurious fabric with a strong, square fit, broad sleeves, and a unique neck design—a real eye-catching shape! The Haleiwa is your classic “go-to” t-shirt made from a lighter weight, plush knit of recycled cotton in a traditional relaxed fit. For those of you who need a pocket for your smokes (or whatever else you carry), Sunray Sportswear gives you the Hanalei—made in the same style as the Haleiwa but with a pocket! Raglan-sleeve fanatics will love the Pua’ena, which uses the Sunray brand “freedom sleeve” construction in a regular-weight recycled cotton fabric. If you are looking for a well-structured, classic crew-neck sweatshirt, the Sunray Sportswear Laniakea is the best there is. Modeled after traditional undergarments for American football players, it features the same technical details as the originals, including extended rib-knit at the cuffs and hem for proper fit, v-insert at the neck for catching sweat (we hope not), and off-the-shoulder seam placement for ease of movement. Trust us, classic styles in premium Japanese materials make these Sunray clothes some of the best cotton goods on the market.
