The history of Hawaiian workwear. the origin of the aloha shirt. begins when Japanese immigrants crossed the ocean and began living in Hawaii. Working there required durable workwear. not Japanese-style clothing brought from Japan. When Japanese-born Yasuda Kayoji founded Union Supply Company in 1922. he expanded the business by successfully providing high-quality workwear. The company's shirts and blouses made of this 10-ounce Paraca check fabric were simple to make. yet durable and easy to move in. and quickly gained popularity and became a representative form of Paraca.
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Complete Series of the Reproduction "UNION SUPPLY"
Union Supply Company. founded in 1922 by Japanese-born Yasuda Kayoji. expanded its business by providing high-quality. affordable workwear to people moving to Hawaii from Japan. While the company was a clothing manufacturer. it also served as a distributor. importing fabrics and other products from Japan.
