An OD+SJ Collaboration | The ODSJ009 "Koten" Heavyweight Rope Dyed Indigo Flannel

We love Samurai’s flannels. From the fabric weight to construction & details, there is never disappointment with a Samurai flannel shirt. So last year during exhibition season, an epiphany hit. We love flannels. We do our fair share of OD+ collaboration pieces. Why haven’t we done a flannel!? That started the 10 month journey to this release, our very own OD+SJ Flannel.

Starting from the fabric, we began with simulations of colors and patterns we would love to see on a Samurai flannel. With the boys over in Osaka usually opting for fun and abstract colors for their general release pieces, we figured it would be appropriate for us to give it our OD touch. Paying homage to the fabric we adore most, our collaboration flannel celebrates our logo colors as well as the hues most commonly found on selvedge denim.

After going back and forth with the crew in Osaka on color combinations and motifs, we adjusted the digital fabric simulation four times before settling on this final motif. Upon completion of the digital rendering, the simulation is sent to the shirting weavers in Nishiwaki, Hyogo to be woven as per our specifications on design and weight. Nishiwaki is an area famous in Japan for shirting, historically for dress shirts but for the past few decades have added Nell check heavyweight flannel fabric as a specialization.

But the indigo train doesn't end there. Samurai have gone the extra mile by dyeing the nut buttons in indigo, ensuring that they also develop a beautiful patina over time, mirroring the shirt's evolving character. This commitment to detail extends to the construction as well. Along with reinforced elbow panels, triple-needle chainstitching is featured throughout the seam construction of the shirt. This guarantees durability of the shirt, and ensures it will remain a cherished piece in your wardrobe for years to come. As a final OD signature touch, we opted to add red stitching to the extended collar tab, adding a subtle yet meaningful detail point.