Unlike most brands, Comme des Garçons creates each hoodie with fabric options that are hardly considered by other brands. Each member of the design team has to choose materials based on their texture, weight and dyeability. Before the hoodie hits the cutting table, each fabric has its own story. At CDG, raw material isn’t only a production need, but rather a design decision. This is where their hoodies stand out as the exception when compared to the rest of the cotton pullover market.

The Brand Blends Cotton With High Performance Synthetic Fibers

CDG hoodies are frequently made with a blend of cotton and polyester, nylon or modal to provide additional firmness. These blends will help keep the comme des garcons hoodie in shape after multiple washes and wearings. Synthetic fibers contribute additional stretch and recovery that pure cotton just can’t provide. The outcome is a flowing, comfortable piece of clothing that allows them to move freely as they go through their day. Additionally, blended construction helps to minimize pilling and surface wear over extended use.

Most of the pieces for CDG are made by Japanese Textile Mills with fabric.

Many of the fabrics used at CDG are sourced from specialist fabric mills in Japan. Japanese textile manufacturing is truly high-quality, and it is dedicated to consistency and finishing. These mills have proprietary weaves which are not available in standard commercial mills in the world. CDG has control over thread count, weight and surface texture with Japanese mills. This precision in sourcing has a direct effect on the appearance and feel of the manufactured hoodie.

The signature dense feel of CDG Hoodies is a result of the heavyweight fleece

The fleece for CDG hoodies is generally heavier than the fleece that fast fashion brands manufacture. This is a thick structured drape which is characteristic of the CDG garments worldwide. It doesn’t get stiff with the fabric, making it comfortable in various weather conditions with the hoodie. Fleece is also very receptive to garment dyeing, and will retain even richer dye colors than sparse fleece. A CDG hoodie is aesthetically recognizable from the moment it is put to use because of its quality just by itself.

CDG is using Garment Dyeing to achieve surface colour effects that are unique.

After the construction period, many CDG hoodies undergo the garment dyeing process. This is a method of dyeing a garment (not the raw fabric) after it is cut and sewed together. The slight color variations in the garments during the dyeing process will add a bit of character to each hoodie. The process makes the fabric soft by itself and gives it a worn in feel from the beginning. Every garment dyed CDG hoodie is unique and this contributes to their collectability.

When it comes to the placement of the Heart Motif, the weight and texture of the fabric are also taken into consideration.

CDG only applies its iconic heart logo after considering carefully the surface attributes of the fabric. The smoothness and tight weave of the fabric supports clean embroidery and sharp edges and definition. The stitched logo needs to be adjusted to the heavier loop-back fleece to avoid puckering or distortion. The brand also takes into account the stretch that the material will provide in the chest area when worn normally. The application of logos onto CDG hoodies is a technical process that takes account of the natural performance of the fabric.

The CDG Fabric Choices reflect a long-term commitment to Craft.

Each time the CDG comes out in a seasonal release, there are fabric choices made months in advance to the production process. The brand will not use less expensive materials if they increase production costs. This steady dedication to craft helps to ensure that buyers are not disappointed with the quality of the material by brand or price. CDG considers fabric choice to be a language, one that does not require words or graphics. Many times, every bite of fabric, cut and silhouette has been deliberate in the development of the hoodie.

What is the most used material for CDG’s hoodies?

The choice of materials for CDG is primarily heavyweight cotton fleece which can be mixed with synthetic fibers for structure and durability.

What makes CDG hoodies unique?

It is a difference in the weight of the fabric, the quality of the Japanese mills and dyeing of the garments in the production process.

Are CDG hoodies eco-friendly?

Quality sourced with CDG, but not all collections and product lines are fully certified.

What do you mean by garment dyeing and why is it used by CDG?

The colors used in garment dying dye the final garment instead of raw fabric, which produces unique surface color and a naturally soft feel.

Are all CDG hoodies made from the same fabric?

No, fabric can differ from collection to collection and season to season, with some collections containing heavier fleece and others including experimental synthetic and/or blended fabrics.

Why is the fabric from the Japanese textile mills used for CDG?

Japanese mills provide unique weave designs, quality control and material uniformity that are not found in commercial suppliers worldwide.

Are the price of a CDG hoodie dependant on the weight of the fabric?

Indeed, heavier, more technical fabrics will impact the retail price of every CDG hoodie sold, but they will drive up the production price.