Fuse One Inc. (FUSE ONE, Representative Director: Hisaaki Kobayashi), which operates the apparel brand FIDES (FIDES, hereinafter "FIDES"), has developed a LOGO T-shirt using the high-performance material "MOON-TECH®" equipped with space technology* in its first collaboration with MOONRAKERS (MOONRAKERS TECHNOLOGIES Inc., Representative Director: Makoto Nishida, hereinafter "MOONRAKERS"), a spin-off venture originating from Toray. The T-shirt will be available for sale on the official FIDES website starting July 11, 2026.

*Technology born to make activities in space more comfortable.

This product is a short-sleeved T-shirt tailored from the high-performance material MOON-TECH®, handled by MOONRAKERS, based on the pattern of FIDES' standard long-selling LOGO T-shirt.

While equipped with 12 functions including sweat absorption and quick drying, stain resistance, deodorization, and UV cut, it has been finished with a minimalist design that naturally blends into both daily life and sports scenes.

This is a FIDES-style garment that embodies "wearing trust," achieving a balance of design that complements everyday life and durability for long-term wear, without relying solely on functionality.

Wear Space Technology – The Full Picture of the MOON-TECH® Collaboration T-shirt

A T-shirt was born from the meeting of an apparel brand founded by a former professional soccer player and a technology venture originating from Toray.

"Achieving Both Performance and Style" Based on FIDES' LOGO T-shirt

This collaborative product is tailored from MOON-TECH® material, based on the pattern of FIDES' standard and consistently supported LOGO T-shirt.

It has evolved into a more refined product by adding FIDES' minimalist design philosophy to MOONRAKERS' technological capabilities.

Wearable seamlessly in daily life and sports scenes. – The "achievement of both performance and style" realized by the overlap of the strengths of both brands is packed into this single item.

The 12 Functions of MOON-TECH®

MOON-TECH®, used in the collaboration T-shirt, is a material equipped with multiple high-level functionalities, including technology developed to make activities on the International Space Station smoother and more comfortable.

1. Sweat Absorption and Quick Drying – Instantly absorbs sweat and dries quickly. 2. Stain Resistance – Designed to prevent sweat from showing through to the outside. 3. Deodorization – Suppresses unpleasant odors*1 4. Stain Repellency – Difficult for stains to adhere and easy to remove. 5. Oil Removal – Efficiently removes oil stains during washing. 6. Antibacterial – Suppresses bacterial growth and maintains cleanliness. 7. Stretch – Elasticity that does not impede movement. 8. Opacity – Difficult for skin to show through, even in white. 9. UV Cut – Protects skin from ultraviolet rays. 10. Quick Drying After Washing – Dries quickly after washing and hanging. 11. Wrinkle Resistance – Difficult to wrinkle, no ironing required. 12. High Durability / Long Life – Long-life design that withstands repeated washing.

*1 This function focuses on "ammonia," a major component of sweat odor, and is a technology that exhibits a strong ammonia deodorizing effect. Please understand that it does not cover all odors.

Despite possessing such a wide range of functions, the comfort achieved is the original lightness and suppleness of a T-shirt.

Product Information

Product Name: FIDES MOON-TECH® T-shirts (Collaboration with FIDES)

Item: MOON-TECH® LOGO T-shirt (Short Sleeve)

Material: MOON-TECH® (100% Polyester)

Colors: WHITE / BLACK

Price: 7,700 yen (tax included)

Collaboration: FIDES × MOONRAKERS

Production: Japanese Fabric × Japanese Sewing

Sales Locations: FIDES Stores, FIDES Online Store, MOONRAKERS Store*1

Release Date: July 11, 2026 *2

*1 Release dates may differ. Please check the official MOONRAKERS page for details on release dates. *2 Limited quantity (will end when sold out).

FIDES × MOONRAKERS – The Background of the Two Brands' Encounter

As the Japanese apparel industry faced a major turning point, this collaboration began when the two parties, who were exploring "the future of manufacturing," met.

FIDES, Born from a Former Professional Soccer Player's Second Career

FIDES is a fashion brand launched in 2017 by Hisaaki Kobayashi, a former professional soccer player.

The brand name means "trust" in Latin and symbolizes sincerity in clothing manufacturing, bonds with friends, and responsibility to society.

With the concept of "uniforms for all people living in the modern age," it pursues comfort that naturally blends into daily life through minimalist design with carefully selected materials and craftsmanship. The attitude of "delivering the real thing," cultivated over 15 years of professional soccer life, breathes at the core of the brand.

Toray-Origin Venture MOONRAKERS – Changing the Japanese Textile Industry

MOONRAKERS is a spin-off venture from Toray with the theme "TECHNOLOGY FUTURE, ALTERNATIVE FASHION." It aims to create a comfortable, convenient, and enriched future life together with users through "evolved clothing" equipped with Japan's proud advanced technology.

MOONRAKERS has established "Link Lab" in Imakatsu, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, as a "manufacturing" base.

It has built a domestic production system in cooperation with sewing factories across Kyushu.

It presents a new option for the Japanese textile industry with a D2C model (a system that delivers directly to users without intermediate distribution) that produces only the necessary amount without holding inventory.

"Seeing Mr. Nishida passionately talk about fabrics, I thought it was a wonderful way of life."

FIDES representative Kobayashi looks back on his encounter with MOONRAKERS.

"I first met them around the first or second year after MOONRAKERS was founded. Mr. Nishida, the representative, has a long career in the textile industry and is a well-known figure, but he highly praised me for starting a brand in my second career, which I remember well. Those words gave me a lot of courage. Above all, seeing Mr. Nishida passionately talk about cutting-edge technology and the state of the industry, I felt that he truly loved this job and was living a wonderful life."

MOONRAKERS' technological capabilities, its production philosophy of not holding inventory, its commitment to domestic production in cooperation with Kyushu factories, and its passionate dedication to "Japanese manufacturing."

Under the philosophy of "wearing trust," FIDES has pursued "clothes that can be worn for a long time" that are naturally chosen in daily life, not just mere fashion.

It was in this context that they encountered MOONRAKERS, who are dedicated to Japanese manufacturing.

The deciding factor for this collaboration was that they could empathize not only with functionality but also with the philosophy of manufacturing.

Why Japanese Fabric x Japanese Sewing Now?

The background of this collaboration lies in the structural challenges facing the Japanese textile industry.

Domestic Clothing Production Ratio 1.4% – The Disappearing Japanese Production Areas and Technologies

In the past, about half of the clothing distributed in Japan was produced domestically.

However, this ratio has now shrunk to a mere 1.4%. As production has shifted overseas, regional production areas and employment have been lost, and the Japanese textile industry stands at a crossroads of survival.

In this situation, both MOONRAKERS and FIDES share the will to "preserve Japanese manufacturing for the next generation."

The reason for insisting on Japanese fabric and Japanese sewing for this collaborative product is not merely a commitment to quality, but a choice to protect the industry itself and pass on Japanese manufacturing to the next generation.

"Making Less" Manufacturing – The Choice to Make Only What's Needed

In the conventional fashion industry, it has become the norm to forecast demand six months to a year in advance, place large orders, and then deal with unsold items through discounts or disposal.

MOONRAKERS has established a system that consistently designs from material procurement to delivery to the user, producing only the necessary amount at the appropriate time.

This T-shirt collaboration will also be delivered in a sustainable manufacturing format, sharing this philosophy between both brands and consciously avoiding excess inventory and waste.

Network Connecting Sewing Factories in Kyushu

MOONRAKERS currently cooperates with sewing factories across Japan, primarily in Kyushu, forming a network with an annual production capacity of 3 million units.

Each factory is positioned not as a "subcontractor" but as a co-creation partner, improving factory revenue and the working environment of artisans through orders during off-peak seasons and appropriate wage settings, which also leads to the inflow of younger talent.

This collaboration also involves production in Kyushu utilizing this network, making it a product that embodies the sensibility and manufacturing value originating from Fukuoka and Kyushu.

Comment from Hisaaki Kobayashi, Representative of FIDES

Hisaaki Kobayashi, Representative of FIDES

"Through this initiative, we aim to propose a form of fashion that is naturally chosen in daily life and loved for a long time, not just delivering highly functional products.

We believe that by overlapping MOONRAKERS' advanced technology and manufacturing philosophy with FIDES' cherished philosophies of "connections between people" and "wearing trust," we can create unprecedented value.

Furthermore, as a brand broadcasting from Fukuoka, we would be delighted if this initiative connects people and regions, and serves as an opportunity to re-experience the charm of Japanese manufacturing.

We will continue to take on challenges to remain a brand that is loved for a long time to come."

Future Outlook

Starting with this collaboration, FIDES is looking towards further challenges.

FIDES representative Kobayashi states, "In the future, I would like to challenge myself with wear specialized for active scenes. If products utilizing MOONRAKERS' materials could be born from that."

This collaboration is not just product development, but also an initiative that presents a new way of fashion where materials, sewing, and brands collaborate, originating from the region of Kyushu and Fukuoka.

Both brands will continue to explore the scope of their cooperation as a step towards expanding the possibilities of the Japanese textile industry.

Company Overview

MOONRAKERS

Company Name

MOONRAKERS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.

Representative

Makoto Nishida, Representative Director

Location

Head Office: 1-13-7 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Fukuoka Base: MOONRAKERS Fukuoka Imakatsu Link Lab (1-15-18 Imakatsu Ekimae, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City)

Business Activities

Development of advanced materials and construction of product design/supply models utilizing them, operation of apparel brands.

Official Website

https://moonrakers.jp/

FIDES

Company Name

Fuse One Inc.

Representative

Hisaaki Kobayashi, Representative Director

Location

Huset Building 101, 1-16-20 Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Business Activities

Planning, manufacturing, and sales of apparel products, operation of lifestyle brands.

Official Website

https://fidesjapan.com/

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: コラボレーション
  • Organizations: FIDES / MOONRAKERS