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Fabrics that live with you

In the crisp air of morning, the aroma of coffee drifts through. Futo brings quiet comfort to the small moments — a well-worn apron, a soft knit top, a bag that goes everywhere. Each piece is made slowly, from a single considered material, and only grows better with time and use.

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The art of slow design

The material in every FUTO item is intentionally selected for its softness and enduring reliability. Then, it's meticulously woven, stitched, and threaded by skilled artisans using their time-honoured techniques. Choose your piece by its fabric below.

High density cotton, Hamamatsu
High-density cotton swatch Hamamatsu, Japan

High-density cotton

Woven slowly on traditional shuttle looms, this enduring fabric holds air within its weave, giving it a natural, structured firmness.

Loopwheel cotton knit, Wakayama
Loopwheel cotton knit swatch Wakayama, Japan

Loopwheel cotton knit

Knit on vintage loopwheel machines that rely on gravity alone, producing a fabric that's exceptionally soft and enduringly supple.

Substantial linen, Mumbai
Substantial linen swatch Mumbai, India

Substantial linen

Carefully spun and woven by hand into a refined, weighty linen that grows more beautiful the longer you live with it.

Wholegarment knit, Nagano
Wholegarment knit swatch Nagano, Japan

Wholegarment knit

Made at a sock factory using Wholegarment technology, this lightweight and durable fabric is completely seamless to prevent tears.

Cotton linen waffle, Shiga
Cotton linen waffle swatch Shiga, Japan

Cotton linen waffle

A supple, highly absorbent waffle woven near Lake Biwa, drawing on a linen-weaving tradition six centuries deep.

Pigment-dyed cotton, Gifu
Pigment-dyed cotton swatch Gifu, Japan

Pigment-dyed cotton

Dyed after the garment is finished, giving each knit a lived-in, worn-in character from the very first wear.