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2025.12.08

"Clothes That Let You Wear Air": Goldwin Tech Lab's Vision for the Future of Apparel That Controls Your Temperature in a Single Layer

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Goldwin Inc.'s premier research and development facility, the GOLDWIN TECH LAB, has unveiled apparel equipped with a groundbreaking new technology. This new piece is a half-zip pullover called the “Laminated High-Loft Garment,” developed as a prototype for the UTMB trail-running scene.
Instead of using traditional down, this garment harnesses the insulating power of air, allowing the wearer to freely regulate their temperature by simply adjusting the volume of air inside. Not only is it an environmentally conscious choice, but it's also an incredibly versatile item, designed to be the only layer you need for everything from daily life to trail adventures.
We sat down with Ayako Murai from the company's Product Planning Department, along with researchers Soichi Hirayama, Head of the Tech Lab, and Kota Kimura from the Development Division, to discuss why they turned their focus to "air" and what kind of future this technology will bring to apparel.
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Soichi Hirayama

Head of Tech Lab, Development Division

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Kota Kimura

Tech Lab, Development Division

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Ayako Murai

Expert, Performance Planning Group, Goldwin Business Headquarters

A Versatile Garment That Regulates Your Temperature in a Single Layer

The Goldwin Tech Lab is located in Toyama Prefecture, home to Goldwin's headquarters. Every day, the lab works on developing advanced technologies and innovative materials and products that push the boundaries of quality and durability. They have a long history of supporting Japan's top athletes, developing high-performance apparel that helps them excel.
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