Why Cotton Research Club?
Plain T-Shirts and Jeans — but with a story. A new blank body brand from Japan, Cotton Research Club focuses on thoughtfully elevated essentials: tubular-knit T-shirts, sweatshirts, and selvedge denim. Each piece is crafted entirely in Japan, with a quiet confidence built into every detail.
Led by Two Brothers with Streetwear Roots
Kazunori and Kanji Yamanobe spent over 25 years shaping A BATHING APE®. Now they turn that experience toward everyday essentials — stripped of noise, rooted in ’90s youth culture, and refined through Japanese craftsmanship.
What Sets It Apart
No Logos. No Gimmicks. Just Substance.
Instead of decoration, CRC relies on the fabric itself. The weight, the dry touch, and the way it drapes — these are the details that speak.
Vintage Techniques, Modern Intent
Tube-knit construction, dry-spun yarns, shuttle-loom-woven denim. Inspired by vintage American garments, refined for today.
Made in Japan, Start to Finish
From Wakayama knitting to Nara dyeing to Hiroshima-woven denim, every step is done in Japan — using USA-grown cotton and expert hands.
Only the Beginning
The journey starts with a hand-dyed indigo tee. Denim, blanks, and more will follow — designed to last, with the same calm integrity.
