Carrying the flag of the rising sun with the athletes. The North Face creates a special collection for sports festivals.

The sports festival is just over 50 days away from its opening. Although the mood may not be all festive, it is a fact that every manufacturer and brand is releasing clothing and goods to commemorate the event.

In this context, the company has been providing uniforms and team wear for the Japanese national sport climbing team since 2005.THE NORTH FACEThe special collection, "The Wear Design", follows the design of the wear from the "The Wear Design" collection from theinternational collectionwas released for a limited time.

S/S Evoke Emotion Tee ¥13,200

This half-sleeve T-shirt made of lightweight, quick-drying polyester fabric looks simple at first glance, but it is made using the WHOLEGARMENT method, which creates a single garment by "knitting" threads instead of "sewing" a pattern. The WholeGarment manufacturing method is used to create a comfortable fit that can only be achieved by "weaving" the threads instead of "sewing" a pattern. The woven Japanese flag design on the chest symbolizes the exclusivity of this collection.

IC S/S Japan Team Crew ¥5,390

This half-sleeve T-shirt, also designed with a Japanese flag motif, is made of environmentally friendly recycled polyester. Compared to cotton-body T-shirts, it dries more quickly and is a high-specification piece that can even be expected to cut UV rays.

IC Back Logo Sweat HD ¥11,000 each

The basic-colored hoodie is made of a comfortable polyester fabric that is soft to the touch. It has a dynamic design with the Hinomaru graphic on the back and the bold "THE NORTH FACE" logo on the front, and can be worn as everyday wear as well as training wear.

IC Rain Poncho ¥22,000

The poncho, essential for the coming season, is made of HYVENT® material, a 2.5-layer material with excellent waterproof and breathability properties. This material effectively releases steam inside the garment, providing comfort even during the hot and humid rainy season and summer. The finely textured backside is easy to keep clean and dry, even when sweating. Equipped with a zipper pocket on the front, it has become a dependable piece of clothing for festivals, sports games, and even outdoor scenes.

The "International Collection," which is highlighted by the national color blue and the flag design, will be available until the end of September. A special exhibition will also be held at major directly-managed stores. Why not share the experience of carrying the flag of Japan on your back and thinking of Japan with the athletes?