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"My precious me, my precious you" An alpaca knit that warms your heart and relaxes your heart the moment you wear it

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MAITE

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"My precious me, my precious you" An alpaca knit that warms your heart and relaxes your heart the moment you wear it

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"My precious me, my precious you" An alpaca knit that warms your heart and relaxes your heart the moment you wear it

A knitwear brand that develops socks and innerwear made of alpaca material from Peru, South America

All materials are sourced in Peru, and most of the products are manufactured in Peru. He is working on the problem of poverty in Peru and the disparity between urban and rural areas

The warm and stuffy alpaca material is ideal for combating the cold. In addition, it is thin and light, so it is highly fashionable

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吉田彩子

AYAKO YOSHIDA

Representative Director of Sow Co., Ltd. EAP Mental Counselor and Consultant. Graduated from the Department of International Relations, Tsuda University. While in school, he came across the Peruvian alpaca textile industry through international cooperation. After that, after gaining experience as a liaison between designers and factories as a contact point for overseas factories in Japan that undertook production for major apparel manufacturers, he launched MAITE in 2013. She currently lives with her husband from the Basque Country of Spain and her 0-year-old daughter. Adopted as part of the third batch of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Women Entrepreneur Support Program APT Women.

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I want to convey "taking care of yourself" with a warm and pleasant alpaca knit.

I first encountered alpaca knitting when I was in college. In Peru, where I visited as a volunteer for international cooperation, I met a Japan woman who was teaching women in impoverished areas how to knit scarves using alpaca hair. The scarf, which is extremely cute, feels surprisingly good when you wear it around your neck, and I remember being fascinated by it instantly.

Before I started MAITE, I was busy working as an office worker. At that time, I was hypothermia all the time. And when I look around, I see that there are only people who are working hard from morning to night and overworking their bodies. One day, my Spanish husband told me, "Japan people don't take care of themselves." My husband was very good at taking his time. I don't work overtime, I finish my work on time, and I take time to work on my hobbies and myself. On the other hand, I work long hours, wake up early, go to work, come back, eat a late dinner, go to bed, and go to work again in the morning.

I need to take better care of myself. I reviewed my life. And I want to do something to help everyone take care of themselves. That's how I started making self-care products at MAITE. Soft hand-knitted knits not only warm your cold body, but also help you take care of yourself through its comfort and texture.

MAITE is a word that means "Love" in Basque. The way it is read overlaps with "maki", and I thought it was appropriate for this initiative, which started with 100 alpaca scarves, so I named it. By the way, the Basque language comes from the fact that my husband is from the Basque Country of Spain.

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Made with 100% Peruvian materials, most of the products are made locally. Confronting the problem of poverty

MAITE began in 2013 by selling hand-knitted products made by women living in impoverished areas of Peru in Japan and giving back the sales.

All alpaca yarn is purchased from a spinning company in Peru. The manufacturing method and creator of the product vary depending on the product. For example, some neck warmers and shawls are completely hand-knitted, such as stick knitting and crochet by Peruvian craftsmen. Cardigans, on the other hand, are hand-knitted products that are made with a machine that is used while moving hands, such as a loom. Complex products such as socks and belly wraps, which require elasticity or elasticity, are manufactured by machines in small factories in Peru and Japan.

I find local spinning companies and craftsmen through introductions and my own searches, and I visit them one by one. Is it really possible to make MAITE products, and is the working environment of the craftsmen appropriate? When I can, I go to the top of the high-altitude mountains where the alpacas live and see with my own eyes the breeding environment and the lives of the indigenous people who are the owners. I think that the fact that I go to see them many times and talk to them leads to a relationship of trust. Many Peruvians are shy, so they don't often say things to me, but I can tell by the atmosphere that they are cheerful and happy.

The Peruvian alpaca industry is deeply involved in the disparity between urban and rural areas and the problem of poverty, so we would like to contribute to solving the problem by increasing sales through MAITE. MAITE started with alpaca knitwear, but from now on, we would like to contribute to society more broadly with products and services using natural materials centered on self-care.

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Compared to other animal hair materials, alpaca material is straight and silky, so it is less likely to tingle. Animal hair has scale-like surfaces called "scales" on the surface of the fibers. Wool (wool) is prone to tingling because of this pronounced scale, while alpacas have fewer scales and a flatter surface. Because of this, it will be smooth to the touch and tingling will be less noticeable.

[To relieve cold feet] Alpaca rubber socks that do not cling

"There aren't many warm socks to wear when you go out..." It stretches well, fits gently and does not slip off.

Developed with a hint from non-tightening socks for nursing care, they are so comfortable that you forget you are wearing them because they do not constrict your feet. And except for the parts that are absolutely necessary for manufacturing, the material is 100% baby alpaca. You can enjoy the soft touch unique to alpacas. It is also recommended for those who are concerned about swelling and those who have sensitive skin.

How to care for <>

For regular care, please dust it with a clothes brush when you get home. If you are concerned about dirt, you can wash it by hand at home.

【For the cold in the morning and evening】Alpaca silk belly roll

It is a belly wrap made of alpaca silk material that can be worn without worrying about blistering and is warm and firm. When you warm your belly, your entire body becomes warm, as if you were wearing one layer of clothing. Alpaca material, which has excellent heat retention, is luxuriously used, and silk is added to make the thread thinner. Although it is thin, it inherits the good characteristics of alpaca and is gentle and warm. When it's hot, it dissipates heat, so you don't have to worry about stuffiness.

< recommended way to wear it>

It is recommended not to wear it directly on the skin, but to wear it over underwear. Not only is the material resistant to damage, but a single layer of air allows you to wear it warmer.

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People who suffer from cold sensitivity often search for "warm material" or "alpaca material" to find MAITE. In addition, pregnant women who are considered not to cool their bodies and those who have chronic diseases may purchase it. Recently, the number of male customers has increased.

The products are mainly handled on the company's e-commerce site. In addition, we have pop-up exhibitions at department stores and have products placed at select shops.

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