2025.07.28

Why Do Brand-New T-Shirts Have That Vintage Look? The Magic Called "SP Processing" Crafted by REMI RELIEF

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What makes vintage T-shirts so appealing is their faded colors and textured fabric from years of wear—but finding one in just the right condition and size is almost impossible.

This is where the REMI RELIEF "SP Processed Tee" deserves attention.

Since they're brand new, you can pick your favorite modern silhouette and ideal fit—plus, the fabrics carry that perfectly worn-in appearance and soft feel you'd find in true vintage pieces.

To uncover the secret behind it all, we spoke with designer Yutaka Goto.

PROFILE

Yutaka Goto

REMI RELIEF Designer

Born in Aichi Prefecture. After working in planning at a certain well-known American denim brand and a Japanese apparel company, he went independent. In 2008, he launched his own brand, REMI RELIEF.

It All Started with Understanding How Vintage Fading Happens

REMI RELIEF is a Japanese label known for recreating the look of American vintage through its unique methods. The "SP Processed Tee" is one of their signature pieces.

The brand name is a coined word that combines "REMIX" (meaning ingenuity, creativity) and "RELIFE" (meaning to omit).

The development began in response to a BEAMS buyer's request, "I want a sweatshirt that feels genuinely vintage." Goto investigated the true mechanism behind vintage appeal to artificially recreate these traits.

"Cotton is mainly made from a natural fiber called cellulose, but the dyes we use to color it are synthetic chemicals. So, something like an adhesive is needed to attach them.