This week, we’re sharing more updates on the Fall/Winter 2026 collection, including a closer look at release timing and several pieces arriving over the next few months.

We talk about the upcoming Double Heavyweight Foxfibre® and Double Heavyweight French Terry releases, the return of the Fleeced Foxfibre® collection, and the special Black and Khaki Green editions coming later this season. We also share an update on the Tokushima hand-dyed indigo T-shirts, U.S. tariff refunds, and the next round of Amami natural dye projects currently being sampled.

Along the way, we get into some of the realities of working with slow production methods, from natural dyeing and unpredictable weather to how Tsuriami knitting speed actually works, and why heavier fabrics don’t necessarily take longer to knit.

We also answer questions from the community about future colours, quarter-zip sweatshirts, colour-block designs, upcoming Afterhood releases, why we haven’t started a Discord, vintage shopping in Japan, and more.

As always, thanks for listening. Please follow the podcast and leave us a review to help more people discover Wonder Looper and the stories behind what we make.

Episode Notes

This week, we’re kicking off the Fall/Winter 2026 season with updates on several upcoming releases and projects currently in development.

We share news on the return of the Recycled Cotton FoxFibre® Ringer T-shirts, the latest Tokushima hand-dyed indigo project, and offer an early look at what’s ahead for Fall/Winter.

We also talk about some changes happening behind the scenes at Wonder Looper, the challenges of working with specialized fabrics and traditional production methods, and how small adjustments can have a much bigger impact than you might expect.

Along the way, we answer questions from the community about choosing your first Wonder Looper T-shirt, caring for naturally dyed garments, future product ideas, upcoming releases, and more.

As always, thanks for listening. Please follow the podcast and leave us a review to help more people discover Wonder Looper and the stories behind what we make.

Episode Notes

This week, we've got updates on the upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 collection, and several projects currently in development.

We discuss the latest U.S. tariff changes affecting Japanese-made products and what the lower duty rate means for Wonder Looper customers. We also share progress on our heavyweight Foxfibre® tote bag, and give an early look at the upcoming Azuma Knit Afterhood collaboration with the Iron Snail.

Along the way, we talk about why vintage Japanese knitting machines are so difficult to replace, the realities of producing clothing slowly and on a small scale, and how the internet has made it possible for niche makers and communities like ours to thrive.

We also answer questions from the community about visiting our showroom in Yokohama, Japanese tax-free shopping, milk glass collecting, mechanical keyboards, upcoming releases, and more.

As always, thanks for listening. Please follow the podcast and leave us a review to help more people discover Wonder Looper and the stories behind what we make.