Canterbury, operated by
Goldwin Inc., has developed a new jersey for the Japanese rugby national team to wear from July 2023.
Canterbury has been the official partner of the Japanese rugby national team since 1997, making this the seventh model to be produced.
The 2023 new jersey model is the first to use recycled polyester fibers from apparel collected from fans. It is also said to have evolved in terms of lightness, flexibility, and comfort compared to the 2019 model, which the Japanese national team called the "best in history".
On this occasion, we spoke with Masayuki Ishizuka, manager of Goldwin's Canterbury division and chief developer of the Japanese rugby national team jersey, about the development of the 2023 new jersey, its evolution in terms of functionality, and the passion behind the Japanese national team jersey.
Background on the Development of the Rugby Japan National Team "New Jersey 2023"
In developing the 2023 new jersey, a sustainable perspective was primary.