WHAT'S GOING ON AT KAKUTO // APRIL 2024

April 4, 2024

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Hello hello guys and gals, lets dive into our Kakuto April update 😁 

MARCH RECAP

March was a busy month for us with design, business development and just life in general.

 

After having many people asking whether we'd be producing tees again, we've been working on some new Kakuto Culture apparel designs and sourcing a new blank garment supplier. More on that later but suffice to say, we're EXCITED about dropping our new apparel line later this month. 

 

With our business, we've been exploring different avenues to expand into after more enquiries into our ability to produce merch for clubs and businesses. With our professional backgrounds in screen printing, marketing and design, we feel we can definitely bring a unique service to grappling clubs and businesses in general. We'll be launching that aspect of our business this month. 

 

Alex has been developing his art style further and trying out some new drawing styles with great outcomes. These will be shared via exclusive Kakuto Studios premium merch, printed art pieces and hand painted skateboards

 

With life in general, our little one has been non-stop crawling at 5 months old so most of our time has been spent chasing her around and trying to learn as many kids songs off by heart as humanly possible 💃🏼🕺🏼Alex is still working a full time job during the day and making moves with his art and design in the evenings and weekends -  yes, he's a superstar. I (Jaz) am also officially back to BJJ training - even though everyone has improved leaps, bounds and entire belt rankings in the 15 months off the mats, it's so great to be back. Shout out to all the parents making time for training, especially postpartum Mamas', it's no easy feat 💪🏼

KAKUTO CULTURE 

NEW MERCH DROP

 

We haven't dropped new streetwear merch in a hot minute and there was a reason for that. We did have issues with our previous blank garment supplier producing inconsistent quality but, we've rectified that with selecting our brand spanking new supplier - the Australian favourite: AS Colour. 

 

Our new merch drop will be a collection of tees, hoodies, trackies and tote bags showcasing some re-imaginings of our Kakuto Culture logo (Mitsudomoe). These designs are, as always, original and will be more than just your standard logo tee. We can't wait to share the first drop on both the Kakuto Culture and Kakuto Studios IG pages so keep a look out. 

 

PRODUCTION UPDATE

 

Rather than producing via our usual screen printing method, for merch we'll be focussing on DTF (direct to film) method. Designs will be pressed onto the garments via heat press and result in unmatchable consistency in display. Not to be confused with vinyl transfers which can easily peel and deteriorate in short time, DTF is the process of printing ink onto film and heat curing that to the garment. This gives us the freedom to produce multiple designs at a time and bring more options for our streetwear to you sooner. 

 

Packaging for this line of merch will still be hand printed, same as all Kakuto Culture packaging to date and will be sustainable with recyclable materials. 

 

QUALITY ASSURANCE

 

Our QA process will be meticulous. We've already thoroughly tested this method over the past few months with test prints and intense wear and wash testing. Our DTF supplier has come up with the goods because the test garments have come out looking the same as the day they were pressed months later. 

 

PRODUCTION TIMELINE 

 

Our new merch line will be made to order - meaning once you make your purchase, that week it goes into our production line and sent out as soon as it's finalised. Depending on the colour and type of merch you select, you may even end up with a one of a kind piece 🔥

KAKUTO STUDIOS

NEW SKATEBOARD DESIGNS 

 

New designs are on the horizon - one in development currently with the subject of a Koi Fish is looking awesome already and it's not even fully lined yet 🔥

 

The most recently completed Skateboard design is the Fudo Myo.  This piece is actually a redesigned original piece from about 7 months ago, with more detail and refinement. At the time of publishing, this board is still available so if you want to grab yourself this one-of-one hand painted piece, grab it today! 

 

FUDO MYO - SKATEBOARD DECK 1/1

$250.00
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Pieces: 1/1

Kakuto Studios reserves the right to the "Fudo Myo" artwork.


Please note:

  • International customers are responsible for any and all duties and taxes imposed by customs. If these costs are incurred, we cannot decrease the value of the product you have purchased as a form of offset.
  • Change of mind returns are not applicable to made to order apparel and art pieces.
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"We'll have a range of AS Colour tees, hoodies and tote bags on offer to make your business merch dreams come to life."

- New merch production service available in mid April via Kakuto Studios

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READY TO PURCHASE CUSTOMISABLE DESIGNS 

 

We are currently working on developing some Japanese inspired designs ready for purchase for those who love the Kakuto art style and would like to apply it to your own business. These designs will have customisable elements including brand name and colours. They'll be available to purchase as individual designs or can be expanded into a flashsheet of six design in total (one primary, five secondary). 

 

 

MERCH PRODUCTION 

 

If you're after merch production of tees, hoodies and tote bags, we'll have you covered. After considering many blank merch providers, we decided there's only one supplier we need to stock to offer great quality and that's AS Colour. With their amazing quality and range of products, the possibilities are endless. If you know AS Colour products, you know they don't mess around when it comes to design, creating timeless silhouettes, extensive colour ranges and quality to boot. 

 

We'll have a range of AS Colour tees, hoodies and tote bags on offer to make your business merch dreams come to life. If you've eyed an AS Colour product you'd like to customise which is outside of our standard range, we'll be more than happy to assess the possibilities of creating merch with those pieces as well. 

 

 

PRODUCTION METHOD

 

Rather than producing via our usual screen printing method, we will be offering DTF (direct to film) print method. Designs will be pressed onto the garments via heat press and create custom pieces with a long life print. 

 

 

QUALITY ASSURANCE

 

Our QA process for client merch will be as meticulous as it is for our merch. We QA in four instances throughout the production process:

 

1. QA of blank garments (AS Colour) 

2. QA of DTF transfer quality and display 

3. Post press QA by production line 

4. Pre-packing final QA review 

WHAT'S NEXT...

We're full steam ahead with preparing for our new service offerings, finalising the designs for our next merch drop and most of all, looking forward to a new month with a six month old in toe. 

 

See you on socials this month peoples, have a great April! 

 

 

The Kakuto team 

Jaz +  Alex 

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