circlelabo

circlelabo is a Japan-made men's casual wear factory brand handled by "Antai Knit," an apparel manufacturer founded in 1898. Since its founding, through OEM/ODM production for renowned brands both domestically and internationally, the company has engaged in manufacturing that values "quality" above all.

Even today, when Japan's domestic apparel production ratio is said to be only a few percent, Antai Knit maintains its commitment to Japan-made — sustaining an integrated production system from cutting to sewing and finishing, centered on its own factories. Born from this is circlelabo, holding up three values: "authenticity," "things loved beyond eras," and "comfortable to wear."

The brand name "circle" means circulation and harmony, while "labo" means a place of experimentation and exploration. While valuing the circulation that connects people to people, life to clothing, and to the future, the desire to explore and propose clothing that blends into daily life while bringing comfort is embedded.

In all aspects of material, sewing, and design, the brand aims for "a single piece you can love for a long time in daily life" — developing men's wear that is basic yet allows you to slowly feel the texture of rare materials and the sewing quality unique to Japan-made. At "Workshop cafe Antai" attached to the first floor of the headquarters in Asahi-ku, Osaka, you can also actually pick up, try on, and purchase circlelabo items while enjoying coffee.

A brand born from a Japanese knit manufacturer continuing 125+ years since 1898

circlelabo is a factory brand born from "Antai Knit," a long-established apparel manufacturer founded in 1898. Against the backdrop of experience and technology cultivated over many years handling OEM/ODM for famous brands both domestically and internationally, the brand develops Japan-made men's wear with the aim of "a single piece that accompanies daily life yet is loved for a long time."

Commitment to rare materials such as Suvin Gold and Sea Island Cotton

Selecting rare natural materials from around the world — including Suvin Gold cotton, Sea Island Cotton, Supima Cotton, silk, baby cashmere, and pure cashmere. Processes such as knitting and dyeing are also carefully performed within Japan, proposing a collection that brings out the depth and high-quality touch of the materials.

Integrated production at 4 factories in Tottori — a "factory-direct factory brand"

The Antai Knit Group owns 4 in-house factories in Tottori Prefecture, conducting integrated production from cutting to sewing and finishing. With a system that directly connects the manufacturer and factories, the brand achieves uncompromising manufacturing down to the details of patterns and specifications — balancing stable quality with comfort.

Basic designs that blend into daily life, with Japan-made comfort

Centered on basic designs unaffected by trends, items that — while appearing simple at first glance — incorporate the ingenuity unique to a long-established manufacturer in sewing and specifications. From T-shirts, polo shirts, shirts, sweats, knits, to pants — the brand aims for a piece that naturally blends into daily life while being loved for a long time.