Launch of 'Chai-Dyed Apparel' Utilizing Discarded Chai Tea Leaves
WORK RULE SHIFT KYOTO and YARRA have collaborated to launch upcycled apparel dyed with discarded tea leaves from a chai specialty shop, promoting sustainable fashion and inclusive work styles.
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WORK RULE SHIFT KYOTO (Co-representatives: Nobuyuki Kido / Kunito Furuichi), a project aiming to realize diverse working styles, has collaborated with the apparel brand 'YARRA', which embraces the charm of natural materials, to start selling 'Chai-dyed' products utilizing discarded tea leaves.
This initiative is an upcycle project that reuses discarded tea leaves generated through the operation of the chai specialty shop 'Talk with _' and adds new value to them as clothing. It is an initiative that combines the perspective of upcycling—regenerating waste into valuable materials—with the creation of inclusive working styles into a single product.
'WORK RULE SHIFT KYOTO' is working on the practice of a 'work rule shift'—designing working styles tailored to each individual, rather than fitting people into conventional employment regulations and working conditions. In this project, staff from 'Talk with _', which has adopted this flexible working style, were involved in the product creation process.
Items featuring 'Chai dye' from this collaboration are available from April 2026 at 'YARRA' stores and their online shop.
[Process]
Collection of used chai tea and discarded tea leaves -> Manufacturing dye liquor from discarded tea leaves etc. -> Carefully dyeing each piece by hand -> Drying naturally to complete, resulting in gentle colors.
[Chai-dyed apparel starting sales]
Chai-dyed Blouse
Color (Yellow/Gray) / ¥17,600
The abundant gathers create soft shadows, resulting in a fluffy, three-dimensional silhouette. The loose design that wraps around the body lines offers a relaxed fit while giving a somewhat elegant impression. The light material sways gently with every movement, adding casual glamour to your daily styling.
Chai-dyed Frill Sleeve Cut-and-Sewn
Color (Yellow/Gray) / ¥14,850
The light frill sleeves are impressive. They sway softly with every movement, adding casual glamour to a simple look. While the relaxed silhouette provides a comfortable feel, the difference in length between the front and back gives the whole piece a neat look, allowing you to wear it in a well-balanced manner. The body is made of cut-and-sewn material with a soft texture, making it comfortable for everyday use. The combination of different materials serves as a casual accent, giving a sense of depth to the natural atmosphere.
Chai-dyed Pants
Color (Yellow/Gray) / ¥18,700
The soft, draped texture blends comfortably with the skin, providing a relaxed fit. The silhouette, which has just the right amount of room, does not highlight the body lines too much, resulting in a clean impression. The light length that reveals the ankles can be worn across seasons, regardless of the tops or shoes. The waist is fully elasticized for stress-free wear, and an inner string allows for fit adjustment. Furthermore, it comes with pockets, combining practicality for everyday use.
[About YARRA]
The brand name means 'flowing slowly' in the language of the Aboriginal people, the indigenous people of Australia.
Coloring daily life, melting into the slowly changing days.
Facing the charm of natural materials, we shape clothes that can be loved and nurtured for a long time.
Brand site
https://shop.yarra-douxbleu.com/pages/yarra
[List of directly managed stores]
YARRA・douxbleu Yakuin Store (1-8-20 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
YARRA・doux bleu Kichijoji Store (2-18-1 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino City, Tokyo)
YARRA Hanshin Umeda Store (Hanshin Umeda Main Store 5F, 1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City)
YARRA・doux bleu Sannomiya Store (2-10-11 Sannomiya-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture)
YARRA /doux bleu Sakaechika Store (Sakaechika B1F West Passage (W02), 3-4-6 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City)
[About WORK RULE SHIFT KYOTO]
WORK RULE SHIFT KYOTO ensures that people who find it difficult to adapt to conventional working styles due to various backgrounds such as mental illness, developmental traits, or family circumstances are not excluded.
This initiative is an upcycle project that reuses discarded tea leaves generated through the operation of the chai specialty shop 'Talk with _' and adds new value to them as clothing. It is an initiative that combines the perspective of upcycling—regenerating waste into valuable materials—with the creation of inclusive working styles into a single product.
'WORK RULE SHIFT KYOTO' is working on the practice of a 'work rule shift'—designing working styles tailored to each individual, rather than fitting people into conventional employment regulations and working conditions. In this project, staff from 'Talk with _', which has adopted this flexible working style, were involved in the product creation process.
Items featuring 'Chai dye' from this collaboration are available from April 2026 at 'YARRA' stores and their online shop.
[Process]
Collection of used chai tea and discarded tea leaves -> Manufacturing dye liquor from discarded tea leaves etc. -> Carefully dyeing each piece by hand -> Drying naturally to complete, resulting in gentle colors.
[Chai-dyed apparel starting sales]
Chai-dyed Blouse
Color (Yellow/Gray) / ¥17,600
The abundant gathers create soft shadows, resulting in a fluffy, three-dimensional silhouette. The loose design that wraps around the body lines offers a relaxed fit while giving a somewhat elegant impression. The light material sways gently with every movement, adding casual glamour to your daily styling.
Chai-dyed Frill Sleeve Cut-and-Sewn
Color (Yellow/Gray) / ¥14,850
The light frill sleeves are impressive. They sway softly with every movement, adding casual glamour to a simple look. While the relaxed silhouette provides a comfortable feel, the difference in length between the front and back gives the whole piece a neat look, allowing you to wear it in a well-balanced manner. The body is made of cut-and-sewn material with a soft texture, making it comfortable for everyday use. The combination of different materials serves as a casual accent, giving a sense of depth to the natural atmosphere.
Chai-dyed Pants
Color (Yellow/Gray) / ¥18,700
The soft, draped texture blends comfortably with the skin, providing a relaxed fit. The silhouette, which has just the right amount of room, does not highlight the body lines too much, resulting in a clean impression. The light length that reveals the ankles can be worn across seasons, regardless of the tops or shoes. The waist is fully elasticized for stress-free wear, and an inner string allows for fit adjustment. Furthermore, it comes with pockets, combining practicality for everyday use.
[About YARRA]
The brand name means 'flowing slowly' in the language of the Aboriginal people, the indigenous people of Australia.
Coloring daily life, melting into the slowly changing days.
Facing the charm of natural materials, we shape clothes that can be loved and nurtured for a long time.
Brand site
https://shop.yarra-douxbleu.com/pages/yarra
[List of directly managed stores]
YARRA・douxbleu Yakuin Store (1-8-20 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
YARRA・doux bleu Kichijoji Store (2-18-1 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino City, Tokyo)
YARRA Hanshin Umeda Store (Hanshin Umeda Main Store 5F, 1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City)
YARRA・doux bleu Sannomiya Store (2-10-11 Sannomiya-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture)
YARRA /doux bleu Sakaechika Store (Sakaechika B1F West Passage (W02), 3-4-6 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City)
[About WORK RULE SHIFT KYOTO]
WORK RULE SHIFT KYOTO ensures that people who find it difficult to adapt to conventional working styles due to various backgrounds such as mental illness, developmental traits, or family circumstances are not excluded.