Workman products feature a variety of functional fabrics. While there are different materials tailored to specific uses, such as lightweight, water-resistant, and abrasion-resistant fabrics, the focus on stretchiness is represented by the “Trico Tech” line. This time, we spoke to Shinnosuke Kawata, Chief Buyer of Product Development at Workman Co., Ltd., about stories related to the product, with Workman's official ambassador, Koji Yamada. How Low-Cost, Durable Stretch Fabric Was Developed
Koji Yamada (hereafter, Yamada)First, could you tell us about the background of the development of the “Trico Tech” series?
Shinnosuke Kawata (hereafter, Kawata)The “Trico Tech” series was launched in 2020, but there had been a growing demand for highly comfortable workwear for a while before that.
Previously, Workman's original items primarily focused on low cost and durability, representing what one might call “the work uniform,” with little emphasis on comfort.
KawataThe previously introduced “Bazz Light Stretch” series emphasizes “lightness,” while the “Trico Tech” series prioritizes stretchiness.