How long will these hot days continue? According to the calendar, autumn begins on August 7 with "立秋," but in reality, the heatwave often intensifies from there, making it crucial to pay attention to body temperature regulation. At least in the past year and the year before, the intense late summer heat lasted well into September. This year, too, it seems we will need some strategies to stay cool if we are to endure the prolonged days of high heat and humidity.
Is there any good item out there? One product that particularly catches the eye in outdoor shops this season is the refreshing "
AXESQUIN" "
Ventilation Layer." Especially noteworthy is the "
Ventilation Shirt," boasting an incredible permeability rating of 50.1cm
3/cm
²/s. Originally intended for summer mountain traverses and hiking, it is also suitable for daily wear. We spoke with Jun Hosokawa from the AXESQUIN division of
SOHSHIN Co., Ltd. about its functions and styling.