Upcoming Summer Fashion Industry Competition for 'Cooling Functional Clothing'

K2 'Ossak Bioball' T-shirt

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] As summer approaches, the fashion industry is launching 'cooling functional clothing' one after another to attract customers. Especially this summer, with the heat expected to be intense, the demand for 'cooling functional clothing' is expected to increase.

On the 29th, according to the fashion industry, TopsTen of Shinseong Tongsang introduced the ‘Cool Air’ product. ‘Cool Air’ is a functional rayon innerwear made from a self-developed natural cooling material. It combines three types of yarns?rayon, Askyn, and Creora?to quickly discharge sweat and dry it. It has completed a nationally certified test that maintains 99.9% antibacterial effect even after 10 washes.

SPAO launched the '2021 NEW Cool Tech'. 'Cool Tech' is SPAO’s cooling underwear loved every spring and summer (S/S) season, and this year, the product functionality and lineup have been enhanced compared to last year, including contact cooling. The ‘Ice Skin Line’ uses 'Askyn yarn', a semi-permanent polyester material, providing excellent contact cooling.

K2 released a new concept cooling T-shirt ‘Ossak Bioball’ that applies cooling materials and cooling technology with a dual cooling system plus antibacterial function. The ‘Ossak Bioball’ T-shirt features K2’s unique continuous and repetitive dual cooling system, which not only provides coolness but also quickly discharges sweat and stickiness, allowing comfortable and cool wear during hot summer days. The entire inner lining of the T-shirt applies PCM, a cooling material that absorbs heat when body temperature rises.

SPAO '2021 NEW Cooltech'

Eider launched the ‘Ice T-shirt Collection’. This product features a special cooling technology called ‘Ice T Neck’ applied inside the neck, delivering coolness starting from the neck, which is sensitive to body temperature changes. Eider also newly introduced the ice T-shirts ‘Colin’ and ‘Nebula’, which apply ‘Ice Tea’, Eider’s post-processed 3D functional cooling material.

Smart School Uniform introduced school uniforms applying ‘Aero Cool’ fabric, which boasts excellent moisture control and superior breathability, providing a cool and comfortable wearing experience. ‘Aero Cool’ is a functional fabric with quick absorption and drying capabilities by rapidly moving moisture, quickly absorbing sweat, and suppressing odors.

A fashion industry official explained, "This summer is expected to be hotter than last year, so the demand for cooling T-shirts in summer is expected to increase further," adding, "As outdoor activities have increased rather than indoor activities due to COVID-19, the demand for cooling clothing will be even greater."

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