A warm companion for winter days

When you're commuting to work or taking a walk on a chilly day, or just stopping outside, the moment you wrap a non-itchy scarf around your neck, you'll feel a sense of relief, like "Ah, now I don't have to fear the cold," and a positive attitude towards enjoying winter.

It feels as smooth as cashmere, and its lightness and softness brought a smile to my face.
The secret to comfort made possible by ultra-fine wool

This scarf is made with the finest wool, "Extra Superfine Wool." The fibers are ultra-fine, measuring just 15.1 to 15.5 microns. This means it has amazing heat retention, yet is virtually free of the typical "itchiness" that wool can have.

Our editorial team was able to wear the hat around their necks and stay outside for long periods of time without feeling any stress.
In winter, when we tend to wear more layers, it's important to feel comfortable wearing clothes to stay in a good mood.
Compact yet warm
Its size of 15cm x 138cm is designed with a balance of narrow and long, so it doesn't take up much space when folded up and doesn't get in the way when you put it in your bag. Despite this, the double-layered jacquard knit keeps out the cold wind. Air accumulates inside the scarf, keeping you incredibly warm for a long time.
Even our editorial team found it easy to take out and wrap when going out.

A piece that weaves together the history of the region
This scarf was created by OTA KNIT, a local knitwear brand from Ota City, Gunma Prefecture.
This brand was born from the desire to revitalize Ota's knitwear factories, which once numbered nearly 200.

These scarves are knitted one by one in collaboration with local factories, and they are more than just cold weather gear; they embody a sense of pride in the town and a connection to the future.
(Interviewed and written by monotomoi Editorial Department)
次の世代に繋ぐ
群馬県太田市
マウンテンディアー 山鹿雅明さん
略歴
群馬県太田市生まれ。大学で工学を学びながら服飾学校に通う。大学卒業後アニエスベーでパタンナーを経験したのち、太田市に戻り、マウンテンディアーを立ち上げた。
ものづくりで大切にしていること
太田のニットで自社商品を開発し、その八十年以上の歴史をストーリーとして用いて販売すること。また、地域の会社だけでブランドを大きくしていくこと。
仕事観・人生観
産業や技術を独り占めするのではなく、次の世代に繋げていくため、地域の人々を巻き込んで作り上げていく。
ストーリー紹介
マウンテンディアーの山鹿さんは、80年以上続く太田市のニット産業を次世代へ繋げるために、地元のニット工場を巻き込み、地域ブランド「OTA KNIT」を立ち上げた。そこには、自社だけが80年以上の歴史の恩恵を受けていてはダメだという想いがある。そしてその想いの根底には、海外での原体験があった。
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