MELPLE / Pile Bolero

MELPLE
A Japanese fashion brand. It proposes a modern vintage style influenced by the 70s and 80s lifestyle and culture centered around America, particularly California. Especially popular are its soft-touch cut-and-sew garments.

Silky Smooth Texture
A pile fabric with a texture akin to high-quality towels. It exudes an elegant and fresh nuance, adding a sophisticated touch when layered over a t-shirt. It’s also handy for summer air conditioning countermeasures.

Enhanced Quick-Dry Absorbency
While the appearance and texture are almost the same as the previous model, the fabric used this time, called “3.6 pile,” ensures a dry, comfortable feel even when you’re sweating, akin to a towel. It dries quickly after washing, allowing for even heavier use than before.

Why so quick to dry?
Generally, the residual moisture diffusion rate (an evaluation of how quickly clothes dry after washing or how quickly sweat on clothes dries) is below 30% within 60 minutes. MELPLE’s newly developed pile achieves 3.6% within 60 minutes.

Additionally, the 3.6 pile is made with a special spun yarn of recycled polyester and extra-long staple cotton, a material that maintains an exquisite texture while also being sustainable.

Airiness in Design
The front features a buttonless bolero design. Thanks to a calculated pattern, it doesn’t look sloppy without buttons and adds a stylish touch when layered over a t-shirt.

Moreover, it’s easy to put on and take off due to its moderate thickness, making it a great choice for summer air conditioning countermeasures.

A Just-Right Loose Fit
With a slightly loose body width and a neat length, it boasts a refreshing, relaxed silhouette. It’s recommended to layer it loosely over a t-shirt for a stylish look.