How Will Pet 'Travel Quality' Change in 2026? AIRBUGGY PET Announces the Flagship Limited Edition 'Si SERIES' Clad in Next-Generation 'Silicone Leather'
GMP International has announced the limited edition 'Si SERIES' for its top-tier 'DOME3 PREMIER' pet cart. Featuring durable silicone leather and a new magnetic buckle co-developed with YKK, it goes on sale in early May 2026.
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GMP International Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), which operates the pet brand 'AIRBUGGY PET', announces its Spring/Summer 2026 new collection.
In this collection, the limited edition 'Si SERIES', utilizing silicone leather, makes a new appearance for the flagship 'DOME3 PREMIER' model. In addition to a genuine leather-like texture and high durability, it adopts a magnetic buckle co-developed with YKK Corporation (hereafter 'YKK'), improving operability and comfort. Furthermore, new accessories for the spring and summer seasons have been expanded to propose a more comfortable travel experience with pets.
The 'Si SERIES' was developed in response to recent social backgrounds such as extreme heat and increased hygiene awareness, addressing issues like 'aging degradation due to UV rays and heat' and 'maintainability'.
This series uses 'silicone leather', a next-generation material also adopted in the seats of luxury EV cars. It is highly resistant to UV rays and heat, boasting high durability against discoloration, hardening, and cracking, maintaining its beautiful condition for a long time. Furthermore, its water and oil repellent properties make it an easy-care specification, allowing for simple wiping of dirt and effortless daily maintenance.
Moreover, silicone material, which has properties close to inorganic matter, is a highly safe material used in medical devices and cookware. It is designed with the possibility of pets directly touching or biting it in mind, featuring peace of mind during use.
This series is the first to equip a new magnetic buckle that pursues safety and convenience, developed in collaboration with YKK, which supports the world with its quality. The intuitive opening and closing via magnetic force allow for smooth placing and removing of pets with just one hand.
The secure locking mechanism ensures that even first-time users won't be confused, balancing both safety and convenience.
*As a product containing magnets, it may affect pacemakers and similar devices.
The initiative with YKK started from an encounter at Interpets held at Tokyo Big Sight in 2025, progressing with the goal of improving the safety and convenience required for pet products.
Considering the shape of the DOME3 cot and usage scenes while holding a pet, a structure that can be smoothly opened and closed even with one hand was verified. Through simulations based on actual use and detailed verifications, intuitive operability and a secure locking mechanism were both achieved. Such a development process marks a new endeavor for our company.
■ New Spring/Summer accessories to make outings comfortable in the hot season are also introduced
[NEW] 'DOME MAT COOL TOUCH'
The contact cooling material and uneven quilting structure release heat and ensure breathability. By using it with the ice pack pocket on the back, it suppresses the temperature rise inside the cot.
*Ice packs are sold separately.
[NEW] 'UMBRELLA CASE'
A new dedicated case that can smartly carry the cumulative hit 'UV Protect Attachment Umbrella'. Adopting microfiber on the inside, it can be stored even when wet without dirtying the surroundings. It is a slim design that follows the frame.
[Product Details]
■ DOME3 PREMIER Si SERIES [Releasing Early May 2026]
Price: REGULAR SET ¥90,200 (Tax included) / LARGE SET ¥92,400 (Tax included)
Size: [LARGE] When in use: H105×D96×W53.5cm / Folded: H82×D30×W53.5cm
[REGULAR] When in use: H103×D96×W53.5cm / Folded: H82×D30×W53.5cm
Colors: 2 colors in total (Si BLACK / Si PEARL)
Standard Equipment: Air pump, wrist strap, basket, multi-holder x2, jump-out prevention lead x2, cot attachment adapter
Retailers: AIRBUGGY PET directly managed stores / AIRBUGGY official online store / Partner shops nationwide
In this collection, the limited edition 'Si SERIES', utilizing silicone leather, makes a new appearance for the flagship 'DOME3 PREMIER' model. In addition to a genuine leather-like texture and high durability, it adopts a magnetic buckle co-developed with YKK Corporation (hereafter 'YKK'), improving operability and comfort. Furthermore, new accessories for the spring and summer seasons have been expanded to propose a more comfortable travel experience with pets.
The 'Si SERIES' was developed in response to recent social backgrounds such as extreme heat and increased hygiene awareness, addressing issues like 'aging degradation due to UV rays and heat' and 'maintainability'.
This series uses 'silicone leather', a next-generation material also adopted in the seats of luxury EV cars. It is highly resistant to UV rays and heat, boasting high durability against discoloration, hardening, and cracking, maintaining its beautiful condition for a long time. Furthermore, its water and oil repellent properties make it an easy-care specification, allowing for simple wiping of dirt and effortless daily maintenance.
Moreover, silicone material, which has properties close to inorganic matter, is a highly safe material used in medical devices and cookware. It is designed with the possibility of pets directly touching or biting it in mind, featuring peace of mind during use.
This series is the first to equip a new magnetic buckle that pursues safety and convenience, developed in collaboration with YKK, which supports the world with its quality. The intuitive opening and closing via magnetic force allow for smooth placing and removing of pets with just one hand.
The secure locking mechanism ensures that even first-time users won't be confused, balancing both safety and convenience.
*As a product containing magnets, it may affect pacemakers and similar devices.
The initiative with YKK started from an encounter at Interpets held at Tokyo Big Sight in 2025, progressing with the goal of improving the safety and convenience required for pet products.
Considering the shape of the DOME3 cot and usage scenes while holding a pet, a structure that can be smoothly opened and closed even with one hand was verified. Through simulations based on actual use and detailed verifications, intuitive operability and a secure locking mechanism were both achieved. Such a development process marks a new endeavor for our company.
■ New Spring/Summer accessories to make outings comfortable in the hot season are also introduced
[NEW] 'DOME MAT COOL TOUCH'
The contact cooling material and uneven quilting structure release heat and ensure breathability. By using it with the ice pack pocket on the back, it suppresses the temperature rise inside the cot.
*Ice packs are sold separately.
[NEW] 'UMBRELLA CASE'
A new dedicated case that can smartly carry the cumulative hit 'UV Protect Attachment Umbrella'. Adopting microfiber on the inside, it can be stored even when wet without dirtying the surroundings. It is a slim design that follows the frame.
[Product Details]
■ DOME3 PREMIER Si SERIES [Releasing Early May 2026]
Price: REGULAR SET ¥90,200 (Tax included) / LARGE SET ¥92,400 (Tax included)
Size: [LARGE] When in use: H105×D96×W53.5cm / Folded: H82×D30×W53.5cm
[REGULAR] When in use: H103×D96×W53.5cm / Folded: H82×D30×W53.5cm
Colors: 2 colors in total (Si BLACK / Si PEARL)
Standard Equipment: Air pump, wrist strap, basket, multi-holder x2, jump-out prevention lead x2, cot attachment adapter
Retailers: AIRBUGGY PET directly managed stores / AIRBUGGY official online store / Partner shops nationwide