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The Wonder Looper Weekly Podcast

The Wonder Looper Weekly Podcast

by Bahzad Trinos & Risa Saito

Fashion & Beauty

The Wonder Looper Weekly Podcast: Episode 111

This week, Bahzad and Risa share the latest from Wonder Looper, including an update on their FoxFibre® cotton-growing experiment and some interesting developments from Sally Fox. They also preview the upcoming Double Heavyweight French Terry release, take a closer look at Racing Green, and explain some of the production delays affecting the zip hoodies. Plus, an update on the Spring/Summer 2027 Amami hand-dyed tees, including new indigo and mud-dyed colors, and where things stand with Plan B for the natural-dyed Super Looper sweatshirts. As always, there’s plenty of Q&A, fabric talk, and a few tangents along the way.

The Wonder Looper Weekly Podcast: Episode 110

Bahzad and Risa kick off Episode 110 with a look ahead to fall, including upcoming Double Heavyweight French Terry, Ultimate Pima, and FoxFibre® releases. They also preview new SS27 Amami hand-dyed ELS Recycled Cotton Slub T-Shirts, including natural indigo and doro variations, and discuss the challenges of producing traditional hand-dyed garments at larger scale. Plus: the differences between the Super Looper and Double Heavyweight French Terry, how custom Wild Frontier Goods dye projects work, upcoming FoxFibre® pieces, sizing questions, vinyl collecting, coffee gear, and plenty of general Wonder Looper shop talk.

The Wonder Looper Weekly Podcast: Episode 109

In Episode 109, Bahzad and Risa recap the Azuma Knit Afterhood release and surprise restock, share a first look at upcoming FoxFibre® Green cotton for Spring/Summer 2027, and show off the new Racing Green Double Heavyweight French Terry. We also talk Triple Heavyweight T-shirt production, vintage knitting and textile machinery, upcoming releases, and answer questions from the Wonder Looper community.

The Wonder Looper Weekly Podcast: Episode 108

This week, we’re celebrating the release of the Azuma Knit Afterhood, answering last-minute sizing and care questions, and reacting to the launch live as orders roll in. We also talk about upcoming Fall/Winter releases, how we plan production as Wonder Looper grows, the challenges of working with rare fabrics and small-scale manufacturers, and why our focus remains on making interesting products rather than simply chasing growth. Plus, we cover showroom visits, international duties and taxes, custom dye projects, and plenty of questions from the community

The Wonder Looper Weekly Podcast: Episode 107

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the upcoming Azuma Knit Afterhood collaboration with The Iron Snail, including the history behind the design, the new 385 GSM Azuma-knit fabric, the relaxed fit, and why it feels so soft, lofty, and substantial. We also preview more of the Fall/Winter 2026 collection, including the Yak Blend Flannel Field Shirt, Khaki Green Fleeced FoxFibre®, Cotton Cashmere Honeycomb Henleys, and Grandrelle FoxFibre® Heavyweight Waffle Henley, along with a first look at a new Charcoal Grey ELS Recycled Cotton Slub T-shirt. Along the way, we talk vintage sweatshirt references, Japanese archive books, the staying power of classic design, future ideas like quarter-zips, track jackets, baseball tees and more, plus which upcoming Fall/Winter pieces are getting the most customer interest. We also answer questions about combining orders, international shipping, production quantities, collaborations, and the realities of committing to bigger seasonal production as Wonder Looper continues to grow. As always, thanks for listening. Please follow the podcast and leave us a review to help more people discover Wonder Looper and the stories behind what we make.

The Wonder Looper Weekly Podcast: Episode 106

This week, we’re sharing more updates on the Fall/Winter 2026 collection, including a closer look at release timing and several pieces arriving over the next few months. We talk about the upcoming Double Heavyweight Foxfibre® and Double Heavyweight French Terry releases, the return of the Fleeced Foxfibre® collection, and the special Black and Khaki Green editions coming later this season. We also share an update on the Tokushima hand-dyed indigo T-shirts, U.S. tariff refunds, and the next round of Amami natural dye projects currently being sampled. Along the way, we get into some of the realities of working with slow production methods, from natural dyeing and unpredictable weather to how Tsuriami knitting speed actually works, and why heavier fabrics don’t necessarily take longer to knit. We also answer questions from the community about future colours, quarter-zip sweatshirts, colour-block designs, upcoming Afterhood releases, why we haven’t started a Discord, vintage shopping in Japan, and more. As always, thanks for listening. Please follow the podcast and leave us a review to help more people discover Wonder Looper and the stories behind what we make.

The Wonder Looper Weekly Podcast: Episode 105

Episode Notes This week, we’re kicking off the Fall/Winter 2026 season with updates on several upcoming releases and projects currently in development. We share news on the return of the Recycled Cotton FoxFibre® Ringer T-shirts, the latest Tokushima hand-dyed indigo project, and offer an early look at what’s ahead for Fall/Winter. We also talk about some changes happening behind the scenes at Wonder Looper, the challenges of working with specialized fabrics and traditional production methods, and how small adjustments can have a much bigger impact than you might expect. Along the way, we answer questions from the community about choosing your first Wonder Looper T-shirt, caring for naturally dyed garments, future product ideas, upcoming releases, and more. As always, thanks for listening. Please follow the podcast and leave us a review to help more people discover Wonder Looper and the stories behind what we make.

The Wonder Looper Weekly Podcast: Episode 104

Episode Notes This week, we've got updates on the upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 collection, and several projects currently in development. We discuss the latest U.S. tariff changes affecting Japanese-made products and what the lower duty rate means for Wonder Looper customers. We also share progress on our heavyweight Foxfibre® tote bag, and give an early look at the upcoming Azuma Knit Afterhood collaboration with the Iron Snail. Along the way, we talk about why vintage Japanese knitting machines are so difficult to replace, the realities of producing clothing slowly and on a small scale, and how the internet has made it possible for niche makers and communities like ours to thrive. We also answer questions from the community about visiting our showroom in Yokohama, Japanese tax-free shopping, milk glass collecting, mechanical keyboards, upcoming releases, and more. As always, thanks for listening. Please follow the podcast and leave us a review to help more people discover Wonder Looper and the stories behind what we make.

The Wonder Looper Weekly Podcast: Episode 103

This we share stories from our recent trip to Wakayama, including visits to historic knitting mills, specialized vintage machinery, and the challenges of keeping old equipment running. We also preview several upcoming projects, including our heavyweight FoxFibre® tote bag, the return of Marigold Super Looper, a new Ecru Super Looper, and updates on the Tokushima Indigo Double Heavyweight T-shirts. Along the way, we talk about Japanese manufacturing, future product ideas, behind-the-scenes development, and answer questions from the Wonder Looper community.