TAKEO KIKUCHI to Launch “ICE CLEAR COTTON” Summer Functional Material Feature Page on May 15

TAKEO KIKUCHI, a men’s brand operated by Explorers Tokyo Co., Ltd. of the World Group, will launch a special feature page for “ICE CLEAR COTTON” on its official online store on Friday, May 15. The theme is “Wear color. The moment you touch it, summer changes.” TAKEO KIKUCHI is a fashion brand launched in 1984 from the creativity of Takeo Kikuchi. Since its founding, the brand has been supported by a wide range of customers. The new feature page introduces ICE CLEAR COTTON, TAKEO KIKUCHI’s recommended contact-cooling items for this summer. ICE CLEAR COTTON is a summer functional material jointly developed by World Group’s “SOZAI LAB. by WORLD” and a materials manufacturer. Although made from 100% cotton, it offers multiple functions including contact cooling, antibacterial odor prevention, and deodorizing performance. This summer, TAKEO KIKUCHI will introduce a wide range of ICE CLEAR COTTON items, including polo shirts and T-shirts, in various colors. Customers can choose freely from a rich lineup to suit different scenes and styles. ICE CLEAR COTTON’s functions include: First, contact cooling. The material delivers a cool sensation the moment it touches the skin while using 100% cotton, maintaining the soft feel and breathability of natural fibers for comfortable wear even in hot weather. Second, antibacterial odor prevention and deodorizing. Using a natural polymer derived from sugarcane, the material is gentle on the skin and provides strong antibacterial and deodorizing functions, helping suppress unwanted odors and maintain a clean feeling during extended wear. Selected lineup items include: ICE CLEAR COTTON One-Point Polo Shirt, priced at 12,100 yen each including tax, available in white, light gray, orange, mint green, blue, navy, and black, in sizes S/M/L/LL/3L. ICE CLEAR COTTON Pullover, priced at 12,100 yen each including tax, available in white, light gray, orange, taupe, mint green, navy, and black, in sizes S/M/L/LL/3L. ICE CLEAR COTTON Bowler Hat Walker Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt, priced at 8,800 yen each including tax, available in white, pink, brown, navy, and black, in sizes M/L/LL. ICE CLEAR COTTON Back Cross Pistol Short-Sleeve T-Shirt, priced at 8,800 yen each including tax, available in blue, white, and black, in sizes M/L/LL. ICE CLEAR COTTON Pin-up Girl Short-Sleeve T-Shirt, priced at 8,800 yen each including tax, available in white, green, charcoal gray, and black, in sizes M/L/LL. The products will be available through the official online store, domestic stores, and overseas stores. TAKEO KIKUCHI’s official Instagram account is @takeokikuchi_official, and its official LINE account is @takeokikuchi525. TAKEO KIKUCHI is a fashion brand founded in 1984 from the creativity of Takeo Kikuchi. With pride and spirit as a brand born in Japan and continuously loved in Japan, it presents the brand concept: “THIS IS THE JAPAN BRAND.”