"Unfazed by Antarctic Cold"... Kolon FnC's 'Antartica' 10th Anniversary Release

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] The outdoor brand "Kolon Sports," operated by Kolon Industries FnC Division, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its flagship product, Antartica. This year, three lines?Standard, Origin, and Premier?are released, each with distinct features. Among them, the Origin red color and Premier line are sold in limited quantities.

The Antartica Standard line was developed reflecting the fact that the perceived cold varies by body part. Kolon Sports and the Department of Clothing and Textiles at Seoul National University jointly researched and optimized the amount of down for each body part using a thermal mannequin (a human model used to measure the thermal insulation of clothing). Additionally, through collaboration with artist Je Yeoran, the clothing visually expresses the changes in Antarctica as if captured by satellite imagery.

The Antartica Origin line focuses more on the essence of Antartica, which is to withstand the extreme cold of Antarctica. This line is actually sponsored by Kolon Sports for members of the Korea Polar Research Institute and emphasizes lightweight and mobility.

The Antartica Premier line features a water-repellent technique developed by Loro Piana yarn, known for its premium materials. Although made of wool, it resists getting wet in the rain and is eco-friendly by using plant-based recycled materials.

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Antartica's launch, Kolon Sports is holding an "Antartica" exhibition at the Hannam flagship store until February 6 next year. This exhibition is characterized by visually expressing the nature of Antarctica, the origin of Antartica's development.

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