The next generation of cruiser jackets from Nanamica.

There are many earth-friendly clothes, but the most important thing is whether the design fits well or not. The best way to help the environment is to feel the appeal of the product itself and wear it carefully for a long time. Nanamica's Cruiser Jacket, which uses Brude Protein™ fiber, achieves both of these goals. This innovative material has the potential to replace mainstream fibers such as wool, cashmere, and silk in the near future. The collaboration of "Brude Protein™ Fiber" and nanamica's creativity will surely brighten the future of fashion.

Photo_Ryohei Ambo
Styling_Kazuro Sanbon
Hair_Tenju
Make_Suzuki
Illustration_Hisayuki Hiranuma
Text_Keisuke Kimura
Edit_Soma Takeda

What is Brude Protein™ Fiber?

NANAMICA's cruiser jacket is based on the hunting jackets of the 1980s. This outerwear is the star of the show. It looks minimalistic and urban. However, a closer look reveals details that cater to the wearer, such as large flap pockets with gussets, a detachable hood, and raglan sleeves.

Such a cruiser jacket is, of course, excellent in terms of design and function, but the most important thing is the new "Brewed Protein™ Fiber" that has been adopted this time. In Japanese, this material is "Brewed" and "Protein. In Japanese, the words "brewed" and "protein" mean "artificially created protein fiber.

When we hear the word "protein," we think of the stuff you drink during muscle training, but materials derived from animals, such as wool and cashmere, are almost entirely made of protein, as are human hair and nails. BROOD PROTEIN™ FIBER" is a material that can be created through microbial fermentation. Let us introduce the process of creating such an innovative material with illustrations.