Over the past few years, there has been a growing interest in shoe shining.

Enquiries from customers regarding shoe polishing and shoe care products
I feel as though I’ve been receiving more questions than before.

We have seen a significant increase in the number of customers requesting shoe polishing in-store, and in particular, there has been a rise in the number of customers asking for a mirror finish (glacage).

So, this time, we’re featuring a Union Works original
Let me introduce you to Nel.

For those of you who are thinking of trying your hand at mirror polishing, or
We have designed it to be easy to use, even for those who are already familiar with it.

It has just the right thickness, so even when you brush with some force,
to minimise the risk of the wax coming off, and
It’s easy to get a feel for the leather
It’s turned out to be just the right thickness.

Flannel actually has a right side and a wrong side.
The surface is very fuzzy, and
If you look very closely, you’ll see that the reverse side has a lattice pattern
Here are some key points to look out for.

If you polish the reverse side, you might end up removing the wax,
Please be aware that it may become cloudy.

We haven’t forgotten about ease of rolling either.

By making the fabric soft, it fits snugly around your fingers, and the 52 cm length ensures it is less likely to crease and can be rolled up neatly.

The fabric is a light grey, which makes it easy to see how much wax has been removed

Gazziano & Garling’s
I’ve tried to visualise the colour of the shoe bag.

UNION WORKS Original / High-Shine Cloth
Pack of 4: ¥1,100 (including tax)

These are available at all Union Works branches, and
Online shop You can also purchase it from here.

The thickness of the fabric, its brushed texture, softness, colour and
Now that we’ve finished making this flannel, which is packed with attention to detail,
Please do come and experience it for yourself.

Thank you very much.

Aoyama Branch　Shinjuku Branch　Amamoto