UNIQLO AIR-ism - What's behind the tech?

[@Mew178]

Since you did this I really hope you'll cover Heat Tech since it's soon Winter Season around the northern hemisphere.

[@manueleckstein5030]

I have been using this exact tee for a very long time and the main benefit for me ist that it does not change at all after washing it will not change its form and it will also not need to ironed. iam generally very happy with the Uniqlo airism

[@Lionspel]

I can attest to this because my Airism pants which is 2 yrs+ is still at good condition even with the constant use of washing machine, no loose threads or whatsoever, just the white label becomes unreadable so I cant find the exact model. I was trying to find the exact model to buy but they said it was phased out.

[@user-sf5bt8eb4y]

@@Lionspel I can attest to this because im wearing only Uniqlo Airsm to protect my family jewels

[@nigelwalker6684]

This channel and content is a game changer. I’ve know/seen for years that the price point & quality of some brands just don’t add up. It’s refreshing to see someone truly breaking it down. No dig on Uniqlo @ all, I really like what they’ve done since day 1️⃣

[@Shiftfashiongroup]

Hey Nigel, appreciate the the compliment! Shift is here to spread the knowledge around for consumers and brand owners alike for them to know more about the garments they buy/create😊. If you have questions about fashion, manufacturing, and brand building let us know!

[@antoninadomino5508]

I love Uniqlo garment. They last longer compared to some, they’re comfortable and colour somewhat classy and yet affordable.

[@jefffree3125]

New subscriber here, I'm not in the industry, but am a consumer trying to cut through the marketing to better evaluate high from low quality fabric and sewing. Selfishly, I would love videos comparing what you view as higher quality items at different price points (high end, medium, and value-end) for basic item (e.g., tees, crew neck sweaters, etc.)

[@jefffree3125]

Or just a comparison of brands at specific price points for these basic items. Could rank them in the end based on actual quality

[@Shiftfashiongroup]

Hey Jefffree, it's a pleasure having you join the community! This is an excellent idea, we'll look into it, we appreciate the feedback/idea. Just to let you know, if you do have any questions in regards to fashion, manufacturing or branding, let us know as we would be happy to answer😁

[@skewsme7650]

I've been wearing Uniqlo garments for over 10 years now, and apart from certain thematic or tie-in products to other IPs (Marvel, Japanese anime etc.) Uniqlo is mostly what I wear now, even the undergarments. The simplicity, longevity and quality for the price just can't be beat. And I live in Asia, too.

[@lysmykyta1199]

I like Uniqlo but am tired of their same old color variety. I bought some dresses this past summer that I did not notice were made of recycled polyester. The fabric felt like soft plastic.

[@fruitymeadows]

tbh i don't really care for airism cotton but their airism innershirts are truly one of the best invention ever and they keep improving the sizing which can either be good or bad depending on what u feel about it when you first wear it

[@JAFrk]

Not going to lie, I just got back from Japan that was 92F with over 85% humidity for 2 weeks and the airism tanktops were a game changer. I sweat like a pig the entire time and the tanks were able to take in sweat, dry off, and repeat that several times in one day. The next day, they didn't smell at all and still felt "clean". Of course if I could, I would only wear it for one day before cleaning, but if I had to, I could wear it 2-3 days with no issues.

[@RizkyGusna]

@@JAFrk exactly, this clothes feels like "clean" even after you sweat a lot with it.

[@ExcuseMyStutter]

The uniqlo arism tees are fantastic and they always go on sale anywhere from $9.90 to $14.90. They are my essentials brand of choice justbecause of the affordability and comfort.

[@jemdoeslife]

First time watcher, long time hobby sewer, and occasional Uniqlo wearer. This was so interesting! I'm surprised KZbin didn't suggest this channel to me sooner. Subscribed :D

[@whizzardblizzard5696]

As a person suffering from Hyperhidrosis, ya’ll have no idea how much Uniqlo’s mesh V-neck inner T-shirt save my life!

[@pegweg47]

Your knowledge is what makes these videos so great. I am a sewist so the attention to detail (or lack thereof!) drives me bonkers! I feel for consumers who don’t understand clothing construction because they are being cheated of a value for money garment.

[@JoeJoe-cq1oo]

I'm just impressed by the passion for the knowledge of this industry. I never give any of these things a second thought and here you are speaking about wiking, hydrophobic, oleophilic, cover stitching etc.. on a t-shirt. Never thought this much work and thought went into such a product.

[@RizkyGusna]

i have one airism basic exactly in the video. In tropic country i find that this is indeed absorb moisture especially when the weather is hot, yes i'm still sweating but it not makes me uncomfortable.

[@ingridbmangubat]

As a hobby sewist this video is such a gem! Im always interested in garment construction. I love how i understand the sewing related jargon, but i learned some new things i can apply to my own makes as well! So glad to have found this channel!

[@plrzd97]

I tend to sweat even more wearing the Airism T-Shirt compared to a 100% cotton T-Shirt.

[@HJ-qf7po]

Because polyester is not airy like cotton so you feel warm, many jackets have that polyester lining for the same reason as well.

[@plrzd97]

@@HJ-qf7po Yeah, makes sense. But then I ask myself: why do they promote it as airy and breathable?

[@ra8745]

Yes me too - they look great but don't feel good at all in hotter weather IMO

[@gotworc]

Odd I'm the complete opposite i love wearing their shirts in hot weather especially humid weather

[@congratsyourearestaurant]

Completely, and not only that, when you do sweat, it's much more apparent I find than equivalent cotton shirts.

[@Jaiysful]

How is this channel not blowing the fug up. Dope content. Thanks for another vid.

[@Shiftfashiongroup]

Appreciate the support! Not to worry, we'll get the blow up real soon😁. FYI, if you have any questions feel free to ask!

[@PicaQ]

Wow I love this! Scratches the itch in my brain about garments construction and fiber/fabric technology and even chemistry and biology!

[@photokunstler]

Damn where has this channel been? I love the material science/industrial engineering manufacturing information! Love this shit!

[@TiredBush]

This is a crazy good breakdown of the T-shirt, please keep the level of detail! Super appreciated. Only feedback would be perhaps to include some supplementary links to industry terms (yarn, filament, immobilizer, cover stitch) so newcomers can do their own reading to catch up to what you're saying. The short explanation box helps but can feel a little insufficient sometimes Still a 10/10 video though. Subscribed!!!

[@bloodshot6]

Cool to see this product review. I always wonder why polyester could smell over time compared to cotton.

[@AceOfSpades678]

As someone who loves travel i'm always looking for something that's lightweight, dries well, and doesn't wrinkle (and of course doesn't break the bank). Uniqlo airism seems to have a good blend of that which is why I've bought so much of their stuff. That said I've seen so many ads for Unbound Merino for travel so I'm wanting to see if you could do a review on their tech/fabric. Of course it's Merino wool so the price is what has turned me off. Just wanting to see if it's worth that added cost.

[@Crispyyy7]

Good breakdown! Any of the Muji basics from their t-shirts to their sweatpants would be great!

[@ryeofoatmeal]

this is like tanner leatherstein channel but for textiles 😂☝🏼 glad that I found this!

[@wengs4788]

Uniqlo is reasonable. I love their clothes.

[@emisaurushex]

You mention the importance of washing this correctly the avoid smell - do you have any videos that cover how to wash clothes correctly? Things like temperature, wash cycle duration, detergents, etc… There are so many variables, I’m lost 😅

[@yungliem6181]

also interested in this

[@alvinvazha1144]

Usually they are mentioned on the cloth itself. At the bottom, left corner. Most of the clothes that I buy suggest a max 30°C machine wash, no machine dry. Some brands suggest no drying under direct sunlight also for materials like Linen. The clothes stay fresh for a longer period if we follow the instructions in my experience ✌🏽

[@ROCKSTAR3291]

every time these go on sale i make sure to grab a few, the material stays looking new for quite a long time

[@nickbrown4163]

I love to see you do one of the Yeezy Gap pieces. I have a few, the hoodies and bottoms from the mainline are all double layered and to me feel very good quality for their price point. There’s also a lot of places online you can pick it up cheap at the moment…

[@jackyy4790]

Yes!!!

[@ayumelove]

where can one pick it up?

[@eddy4891]

I'm so glad that I found your channel. Going to start a clothing business with zero knowledge and this helps me a lot. Thank god you created this type of educational content.

[@Danni696]

I really like this deeper dive into design, fabric analysis and value. Subscribed today.

[@christian-andreasschierloh3601]

I’m a lecturer in fashion economics and just stumbled across this channel. I really like the content.

[@sow_scout4989]

I love this kind of shirt from Uniqlo, and your explanation of the material and how it was put together explains the comfort of this shirt. I play volleyball, so I wear polyester jerseys, and to me they are very comfy, and I get that similar feel when wearing this shirt.

[@alexisgaines7644]

Well I know whose channel I will by hyper-fixating on for the foreseeable future! Seriously some of my favorite content I’ve seen. Glad I found y’all 🙏🏻

[@HJ-qf7po]

Hi, I would like to see blank apparel brands on the list as well since companies and businesses use them. Would love your input on Lane Seven, Shakawear, LA Apparel hoodies and t-shirts.

[@esoteric7488]

Add house of blanks to that

[@attackangle]

+ AS Colour

[@JackKanoff_]

+ Lady White Co.

[@Shiftfashiongroup]

We can certainly add this on the list! What makes you so interested in blank apparels? Are you thinking about starting your own fashion brand?

[@HJ-qf7po]

@@Shiftfashiongroup I am a blank apparel manufacturer and importer myself. Plus I learn a lot from your show and i love to learn from your expertise and partly so that I can improve my products.

[@Innaething9]

I was like « is he taking apart my exact tee shirt ? » and yes ! I’m so amazed to see you explain how my favorite tee shirt of all time is made. I have 4 of these that I basically will put on any chance I have. Probably the garment that have had the most wear on me ever. Hundreds of wear and they stay in such good condition I love them !! Thanks for this amazing video ❤

[@donjohn2239]

I have 7-8 pf these. 😂

[@Adrienne557]

This is so helpful! One thing you haven't discussed is the fact that fast-fashion brands cut costs by making clothes with less fabric, which often results in clothes designed for shorter people. At one point several years ago, Uniqlo listed the height for a size S t-shirt as 5'2" on their website. I don't know if there is a way for you to capture that aspect in your reviews, but it would be very helpful for someone like me who is taller than average.

[@boblob-law9401]

Great review brother. I'd love to see a breakdown of Private White VC. They're a brand out of Manchester England. They've been around since 1856. They claim that nothing is outsourced, everything is handmade. The advertise that their clothing is made of "only the finest yarns, the most luxurious cloths and the highest quality raw materials". I have a couple pieces from them, but I haven't really worn them often. I have a wool jacket from them that drapes off my body in a way that's hard to explain. It's perfect. I'd love to know what I'm paying for in terms of durability and quality of materials. Cheers

[@Shiftfashiongroup]

Hey Bob, Private White VC has definitely an interesting claim! Let's see if they can actually back it up, we will add it to the list😊. In terms of what you think, would you recommend this brand to other people? Also what garment in particular would you be interested in for us to review?

[@boblob-law9401]

@@Shiftfashiongroup NICE! That's a great question. I would definitely recommend getting their pieces while they're on sale. The quality seems to be good, and they offer free "lifetime repairs." I have a moleskin bomber and a Wool jacket from them, both bought on a 70% off sale. I'm VERY happy with them at the price I paid, however I don't think I would have purchased them at full retail price of around $700 each. That's just my subjective opinion though. I think they're most known for their Wool Jackets/coats. So if I had to pick one thing to review, I'd say that's the best representation of their quality. However, they offer harringtons and other jackets in the $700 range, Overshirts in the $400 range, Hoodies/sweatshirts around $300, and Tees in the $100 range. All of which seem to be at least somewhat overpriced. I'm wondering if we're paying for the quality. or the name? Maybe somewhere in between? I have to imagine we're paying a premium for a "made in the UK" garment as well. Thanks

[@ponyboytoronto6516]

I love Uniqlo. I've stopped shopping at Gap, Hilfiger, Banana Republic, A&F, Hollister, etc. since Uniqlo arrived in Canada.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

You’ve shopped in more clothing stores than I own clothes

[@wang780613]

Thank you for this excellent content. I'm interested in how to clean this material of clothes to avoid from bad smell for long term.

[@Consoneer]

This host is great, his ratings are fair enough to include both the consumer's side POV and the manufacturer's side POV. Brands like Uniqlo doesn't have it easy esp on "hype and street cred".

[@HJ-qf7po]

Mine is made in Vietnam. Is there a difference in the ones made in Vietnam compared to Bangladesh. I would like to request you to take apart the Uniqlou Utility Short Blouson Jacket as well that’s pretty popular, and also the Abercrombie Popover Hoodie. Thanks

[@holdthatblaow]

The garment rose anvil

[@reddboone122989]

Wish they'd do a Collab.

[@Drownedinblood]

You should do a material test too to see if it wil wick faster, but idk if uniqlo would sue lol.

[@cutecuteoldold]

I m a fan of Airism clothes fr Uniqlo I use them as undershirts which peep at the collar/ neck for style Cool effect on skin

[@Arkangel88Mr]

Very interesting. We have been buying inexpensive-ish uniqlo down jackets for years, while in Japan. Now that we are back in the US, the US online prices seem way higher than I remember.

[@taningh]

bought one of these, i hate it. your sweat gets absorbed by the shirt really fast, the problem is, the part of the shirt where there's sweat is very noticable. sweat marks can be seen all over the shirt.

[@snp5O0]

How much do you think it cost to make this shirt in Bangladesh 🇧🇩? You forgot to say it.

[@isabellawong8744]

You clearly don’t understand value vs price, and intellectual property.

[@ryerye9019]

Ignore troll. He should have mentioned labor and material costs to justify his value score.

[@snp5O0]

@@isabellawong8744 what the fug are you talking about?

[@xa-xii1617]

He replied to another comment and said USD $4-5

[@bake4]

2.5$

[@GadgetChameleon]

No joke - I have been looking for this exact type of video to help cut through the bs when buying clothes. I have started buying Uniqlo recently because I felt like it was decent quality for the price and I am glad to see those feeling assured with facts. Please keep up this sort of content but I would also love to know in your expert opinion how much this T-shirt would have cost them to make as well. Thanks!

[@BrownieX001]

do you plan to do a roundup video of the handful of best products at various price points?

[@daZache04]

Please review Patagonia Capiline Cool Daily shirts. Love them for hot temperatures and they last many years.

[@totesmagoats45]

I love how each year the seasons are getting warmer so more companies are focusing on marketing words like sweatwicking and breathability. I feel bad for the outerwear and more winter focused brands as market seasons get smaller for winter.

[@user-sf5bt8eb4y]

Thanks for doing one for Uniqlo AIRism, my favourite material by far. so much so I wonder what it is. Material is so soft and creamy and breathable, almost silk like

[@makingitthrough190]

Whoa!! What is Semi synthetic cotton? Cupro? I will have to look that up. May be something like Viscose?

[@valeriytiify]

Please do Carhartt. I think they make very good quality clothing. Would love to see you taking it apart.

[@GoufinAround_]

I think Uniqlo makes the best fast fashion basics that you can get for their low price points

[@Blakeyboi24]

love this! I have almost all colors of this shirt. Its a low maintenance shirt for me. Comfortable to wear and it doesnt have to be ironed. But, heer in the Philippines, thats only 13.48$.

[@hdcreyes]

Uniqlo U line is different from Uniqlo's Airism line. I have all their shirts - Uniqlo U, Supima, Airism.

[@iamJOHNVER]

Which one do you wear the most?

[@Bickenback-y9q]

So informative! This channel is a must if you're a fashion lover

[@Shiftfashiongroup]

Yes! appreciate the love and support🙏. How long have you been into fashion for? Do you have you're own brand?

[@MissNulis]

Just a minor thought here, it would be easier to see/highlight the details on the garment if you choose a light colour, such as white :) but, thanks for the content. I'm a fan of Airism, and now I know what makes it :D

[@SunShine_sublime]

I love Uniqlo. It's comfortable and gives old money vibes.

[@GehMemories]

I like Air-ism shorts. And also the Dry-ex T-shirts. It's very comfortable to wear

[@KonstantinZilberburg]

love airism t-shirts but not the cotton ones, the thin polyester ones are the real game changer

[@aichuzyou]

How much does it cost to make? I might have missed that part of the video

[@haroldz123]

Airism series are quite popular in tropical country like Malaysia

[@ScottSmith95]

I’d love to see a breakdown of Ten Thousand brand shirts and/or pants. Great teardown!

[@MsLouisVee]

I love their HEATTECH technology tops❤

[@oNiLaDtOrRu]

Good fabric. But after a few washes, color/texture gets bad. Had to make sure to use less soap and no fabcon. The polyester side tends to get damaged easily. I still love Uniqlo though. I bought a lot of this shirt. I have them in 10 diff colors.

[@sayanee]

Love these styles of videos! Thank you for educating the consumers and not fearing going technical and in-depth! Please cover athleisure brands like Popflex (I'll watch your Lululemon one) and also SKIMS!

[@paulkim195]

Could you review either the bylt or cuts shirts for men? Would love to see your opinion on those shirts.

[@Canuckle19]

Subscribed before I even watched the video and just based it off the topic and comments. It turned out to be just as good as I hoped. Great video!

[@judithmayaabegg4086]

New subscriber because this is a great video! I can actually see what you’re talking about because you really are taking it apart. Love the definition of terms box, I can pause the video and read in my own time to fully understand the term, but keeps the video at a digestible length. The break down of categories at the and is great, and love that the music is super low key, so many channels these days have music and hosts’ talking style that is way to distracting for me. They’re trying to create ‘more excitement’ I guess but I think your tone is just perfect!

[@RB-ry2ii]

Just watched this video, the Abercrombie video, and Reigning champ video. Would love to see a video on what brands or pieces have good construction and value

[@Shiftfashiongroup]

Hey RB, check out out Psycho Bunny video! It has a really good construction/workmanship rating, as well as a decent value. Here is the link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHzTen1jrtCfopo

[@MBA-pz6tu]

I'm just a minute in the video and had to stop to say I'm suscribing right now. I'm trying to be more sustainable in my wardrobe without breaking the bank and uniqlo's simplicity gives me such peace of mind. Everytime i used to go london, i would go to one of v the shops, and ger b lots of compliments when i wear their clothes. Now, they opened a shop in Edinburgh where i live, so I'm afraid it won't be my little secret anymore. Thank you for your dedication in your channel and if i could request a review, i would ask for community clothing. I'm very curious about them and their reasoning for exciting and would like to have something from them, but would like to know more before committing.

[@bijumaharjan6054]

Can you do women's Airism T-shirt next, the one that is more stretchy and softer to touch rather than cotton Airism? I think women's Airism has more variety than men's.

[@SiriusGoddess555]

First time watching your channel. I’m impressed by your technical knowledge. Subscribed immediately.

[@jakubstych]

Can you make a video about a basic t-shirt from COS? They sell around €50 and the material seems to be of high quality

[@cassiecassie15]

thank you for reviewing this tshirt variant of Uniqlo! 😍

[@Shiftfashiongroup]

Not to worry, if you're a fan of Uniqlo check out our other review we did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHm5c4d9qrB2i9k

[@mikebeuselinck6138]

I would be interested in seeing breakdowns for products from Patagonia, Montbell, and REI brands. Although they are not “fashion” oriented per se, they promise functional outdoor clothing at a higher prices. Some call it “Patagucci”

[@jimbolic0809]

Fascinating channel! I'm learning so much.

[@mariamakiling3976]

Would love to hear how the fabrics like elastine be compared to other fab in direct sunlights. Elastine seems common for golf clothes. What could be ideal percentage of cotton is good in clothes when in direct in sunlight for long run to discourage body odor or less creation of bacteria

[@Sth_Magical]

Do a Real McCoys shirt, you can get them from Lost and Found in Toronto

[@remusb]

What is your take on the fact that companies introduce more and more polyester in their products? From what I read is really bad when in contact with especially men’s skin.

[@hvst92]

Great channel and content ! Hit subscribe as soon as i saw the intro. Always been interested in the materials before buying and their technical advantages. Some great buying advice coming from a tech standpoint. Thanks for sharing your wisdom :)

[@lior2538]

UNIQLO and MUJI are my favorite Japanese brands 😊

[@Geblino]

Could you break down other popular online t shirt brands? Carhartt, Buck Mason, Bronson, etc. Also, what t shirts do you wear yourself?

[@Shiftfashiongroup]

So the t-shirts that Joe wears are samples that he tests out for clients😊. As for those t-shirt brands we certainly can add those to the list! Are these shirts something you're interested in purchasing or just curious as to what's the hype about them? Also let us know what t-shirts in particular you would be interested in seeing from those brands.

[@Geblino]

@@Shiftfashiongroup they're brands I've heard hype about and I love the breakdown you guys do on the build and material quality! Carhartt and Buck Mason's heavyweight tees and Bronson's loopwheel T would be the ones I'm personally interested in hearing about!

[@pfever]

I prefer t-shirts from Muji, seeing you inspecting Muji t-shirts would be nice

[@kanomee]

i thought this was a million sub channel? damn such high quality video 🎉🎉

[@SJ-oj5ob]

thank you for the fantastic insight 😊 do you have a suggestion on how best to wash polyester clothes to get rid of smell snd stains? i frequently launder my clothes however I find using natural deodorant with baking soda or magnesium is harder to remove from the underarms. also please do clothes from MUJI. Thank youuuu

[@MrOscar5690]

Is there a video where you compare and recommend “worth it” brands at various price points?

[@kraftbloop3664]

Okay! I see that DY carbon ring 🔥

[@Indiamaan]

I think you should do this with all the brands and boom, your channel will explode ! Next up Gucci ?

[@iloveyellow7214]

You make fashion and sewing technology sound sooo interesting Thank you.👀 You just answered why people like that brand for me. I just think its overpriced. The mall stores import that stuff from japan and thats whynits pricey in my country. I USED TO THINK its just the brand thats why theyre buying it. Now I know why some people buy it. Its so interesting 💁🏻‍♀

[@Werday-bv7eh]

for me the best airsm is linen 😅

[@juenjinooi3272]

How do we prevent bacteria and smell from building up on garments? As we know, we may not be doing our laundry on a daily basis and most of our clothes will sit in our laundry basket until our weekly wash

[@carmine.yellow3839]

could you do urban outfitters? im interested since you break the clothing down with good constructive criticism

[@susangoh6551]

I am totally impressed by this podcast. It’s eye opening! Thank you for sharing. May you be happy, may you be well, may you be safe, may you be peaceful and live with ease. 🙏 Namaste!

[@DR-it9fm]

Very chill video, thanks for the info/review. Dude, that’s music at the very end, sooo stress inducing, just me..?

[@elenachiriac007]

Can you please do an analysis on Crew clothing, a british brand, good quality. thanks 🙏🏻

[@EricGonzalo]

Just found and subscribed to your channel because how you explain the details is so informative and clear! Thank you for helping educate us further about the intricacies and technology behind garments and fabric! It's be interesting to see you delve into more from other athleisure brands like Vuori too! Awesome work.

[@jasonfanclub4267]

This was really interesting! I bought several of these oversized t shirts in white and they are already very yellow around the armpits and the neck