A&S 2022AW “Bradford System Series”
The fabric count, structure, expression, feel, texture, taste, is all incorporated in the meaning of our production. The fabric development of Arts & Science original fabrics is the core of A&S craftsmanship, taking many aspects and shaping them according to the seasonal image. There is always a reason and background behind the creation of each fabric, featuring the specialties of each production partner, craftsman, and area of development. In this feature, we will focus on monthly fabric expressions from the 2022AW collection and introduce key pieces from these collections.
This time, we will focus on "thread making" using the Bradford system from the UK. We share here the story from the preliminary stage of fabric production – the thread, and the characteristics of this thread born through this spinning machine.
The fabric count, structure, expression, feel, texture, taste, is all incorporated in the meaning of our production. The fabric development of Arts & Science original fabrics is the core of A&S craftsmanship, taking many aspects and shaping them according to the seasonal image. There is always a reason and background behind the creation of each fabric, featuring the specialties of each production partner, craftsman, and area of development. In this feature, we will focus on monthly fabric expressions from the 2022AW collection and introduce key pieces from these collections.
This time, we will focus on "thread making" using the Bradford system from the UK. We share here the story from the preliminary stage of fabric production – the thread, and the characteristics of this thread born through this spinning machine.
Bradford System Series
Spinning is the process of turning fibers into thread, and it has evolved slowly throughout history. At the beginning we hand-spun, then spindles were developed and finally the spinning wheels. The British spinning machine (Bradford system series) was one of the spinning machines that was developed during the industrial revolution, when machinery took over the handicraft industry. Currently, most of the spinning machines in operation around the world are said to be French-style spinning machines with high production efficiency, accounting for more than 99% shares. This British spinning machine is nowadays extremely rare.
Oil spinning shetland silk tweed 
Oil spinning color kempy herringbone melton
Oil spinning shetland serge 
Oil spinning color kempy tweed
The Bradford system series is also known as “oil top” because there is more oil added to the raw material compared to the French-style spinning machine and leaves it to rest overnight. By wrapping the fibers in oil and applying a loose twist, the stress on the fibers is kept to a minimum. Therefore, it is possible to make the most out of the elasticity, flexibility, elasticity, luster and texture of natural fibers.
INFORMATION
- BRAND
- A&S
- ITEM
- Grandpa City Coat
- PRICE
- ¥126,500 (¥115,000 excl. tax)
- MATERIAL
- 94% wool, 6% silk (Oil spinning shetland silk tweed)
- SIZE
- 1, 2, 3
- COLOR
- Espresso
- SHOP
INFORMATION
- BRAND
- A&S
- ITEM
- Band Collar Balloon Coat
- PRICE
- ¥127,600 (¥116,000 excl. tax)
- MATERIAL
- 94% wool, 6% silk (Oil spinning color kempy herringbone melton)
- SIZE
- 1, 2, 3
- COLOR
- Mix
INFORMATION
- BRAND
- A&S
- ITEM
- Bal Collar Coat Maxi
- PRICE
- ¥147,400 (¥134,000 excl. tax)
- MATERIAL
- 100% wool (Oil spinning shetland serge)
- SIZE
- 1
- COLOR
- Mix
INFORMATION
- BRAND
- A&S
- ITEM
- Gather Cuff Box Jacket
- PRICE
- ¥83,600 (¥76,000 excl. tax)
- MATERIAL
- 94% wool, 6% silk (Oil spinning color kempy tweed)
- SIZE
- 1
- COLOR
- Mix
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