Cashmere Journey

Journey to the Homeland of Cashmere, Part 1: Exploring Alashan, China: In Search of the World's Finest Cashmere

As the first Japanese in Alashan, I learned the entire cashmere production process for better traceability.

Journey to the Homeland of Cashmere, Part 2: Unearthing the Symbiotic Relationship between Humans and Cashmere

From Japan to Alashan, we journeyed through deserts and mountains to observe the gentle cashmere harvesting process.

Journey to the Homeland of Cashmere, Part 3: Relief and Inspiration: Witnessing the Harmonious Relationship Between Cashmere and Humans Firsthand

Visiting a cashmere herder clarified that the goats are well-treated and desertification is considered in grazing practices.

Your Own Cashmere Knit: The Pinnacle of Fashion

Discover the ultimate personal luxury in cashmere knitwear, a journey in comfort and style just for you.

The Essence of a Brand Crafted by Material and Craftsmanship

UTO's dedication to superior materials and craftsmanship is the cornerstone of their exquisite cashmere knits.

Japanese Born Cashmere Yarn, A Material the World Recognizes

At UTO, not just the final product, but even the cashmere yarn boasts authentic 'Made in Japan' quality.

Japan's Apparel Industry: Challenges and Opportunities

Japan's clothing industry faces a crisis as 'Made in Japan' dwindles to 3%, threatening invaluable crafting skills.

Nurtured with Love, Our Fluffy Cashmere Knitwear

With each wash, your love nurtures UTO's cashmere, making it fluffier, closer.

The Source of Warmth of Cashmere-knitwear: "Air"

Unveiling cashmere's allure: its lightness, softness, and warmth found in the unique properties.

One Sweater Requires the Wool of Approximately Three Cashmere Goats

Cashmere sweaters are crafted from the rare and precious wool of three cashmere goats.

UTO's Long-Selling Cashmere Knit: The 'Angel Stole

The Angel Stole, a uniquely soft cashmere knit from UTO, is crafted with innovative knitting.

Creating Cashmere Fluffy① Harvesting Cashmere Goat Hair Relief and Inspiration: Witnessing the Harmonious Relationship Between Cashmere and Humans Firsthand

Spring: A season of joy and reward for pastoralists, collecting cashmere wool from beloved goats.

Creating Cashmere Fluffy② Sorting of Soil Hair

The labor-intensive task of "domou" sorting, performed by local women, significantly contributes to cashmere production and job creation.

Creating Cashmere Fluffy③ The Hair Washing Process

Washing process clarifies cashmere wool, yielding pure white fibers.

Creating Cashmere Fluffy④ The "Seimou" Process

The "seimou" process, unique and vital to cashmere production, separates the soft, downy hairs from the coarse, prickly ones, thereby defining the quality of the raw material.

Is it Truly 100% Cashmere?

Although there were numerous blend ratio issues with expensive cashmere products in the past, strict quality inspections are now being conducted.