Thinking with The North Face, environmental issues and peace.

Thirty years ago, a group of people started the first crossing of the Antarctic Continent by dogsled with a message of environmental issues and peace in mind. With a message of environmental issues and peace in their hearts, some people started the first crossing of the Antarctic Continent by dogsled.

The Trans-Antarctic team consisted of six members from around the world. It took about three months to complete the 6,400-kilometer journey across Antarctica. At the time, many media outlets covered the feat, and at the same time, many environmental issues were also reported.

And 2019. Global warming is accelerating and Antarctic ice is melting rapidly.

GOLDWIN" and "DAC Holdings" stood up there, and once again spotlighted the issues that the Trans-Antarctic Expedition had brought to the world back in 1989 .THINK SOUTH FOR THE NEXT." The project, which will become

As part of this effort, starting Friday, November 15, "THE NORTH FACEAn environmentally friendly commemorative model will be released by .

Designed based on the garments worn by the Trans-Antarctic expedition, this jacket is made of 2-layer GORE-TEX. ¥70,000+TAX

First is the waterproof jacket. The outer fabric is made of recycled nylon from waste cotton, and no environmentally harmful water repellent materials are used. On the left chest and back are the flags of the countries that participated in the Trans-Antarctic Expedition, and on the left arm is a silicone patch that reads "Trans Antarctica Expedition.

Large underarm vents release steam, so the inside of the garment is always comfortable. ¥32,000+TAX

Next is the fleece. Made from micro fleece material made from used plastic bottles, it is a highly insulating and lightweight garment. Combined with a windproof shell, it can be used in polar regions.

Printed with a photograph taken by Will Steger, a member of the team during the Antarctic crossing 30 years ago. ¥6,500+TAX

Last but not least is the organic cotton T-shirt, which is made under healthy working conditions with minimal use of chemicals. This item is made of degree-filled cotton and is thick, yet supple and comfortable to wear.

The Larsen B ice shelf, on which they dog sledged, has also disappeared , and the Antarctic environment is in serious trouble.

On Sunday, November 10, a symposium on the environment and peace will be held, featuring a talk event with the people who ran to Antarctica in 1989, and the screening of the documentary film "Trans-Antarctica Expedition," which will be shown for the first time in Japan. Tickets are available atthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Now on sale at .

Visitors to the symposium will receive a commemorative bandana and a copy of Keizo Funatsu's book (limited number available).

Unless you actually witness the situation firsthand, it is hard to understand how critical the situation on the earth is. But if you go to a symposium wearing The North Face clothing, you will be reminded of the plight of the earth and its abundance. It is time for each and every one of us to seriously think about this.