Japan Women's National Volleyball Team, 2026 New Uniform Announcement
Mizuno announced the 2026 new uniform for the Japan Women's National Volleyball Team. It features unique "Dry Aero Flow Rapid" material with anti-illicit photography and cooling functions, incorporates design elements chosen by fan vote with a "connecting" theme, linking athletes and fans. It will be worn starting from the Nations League on June 3rd and go on sale from May 18th.
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Mizuno has produced the new uniform for the Japan Women's National Volleyball Team, based on its official supplier contract with the Japan Volleyball Association. The theme for this uniform's design is "connecting," embodying the sentiments of the women's national team players, stakeholders, fans, and Mizuno itself.
As a result of fan voting among past uniform designs, the design worn in the 2011-2012 season received strong support. Therefore, this new uniform incorporates a focal point on the right chest, inspired by that design. Furthermore, by adopting infrared anti-transparency fabric for the uniform shirt, it is designed to protect players from illicit photography, allowing them to concentrate more on their performance.
The new uniform will be worn in official matches starting from the "Volleyball Nations League 2026," which opens on June 3rd. Additionally, authentic wear and signed support T-shirts will be sequentially available for purchase from 10:00 AM on May 18th.
▼Japan Women's National Volleyball Team Uniform Special Site
https://jpn.mizuno.com/volleyball/japan
Features of the 2026 New Uniform
■Mizuno's proprietary material "Dry Aero Flow Rapid" supporting concentration with anti-illicit photography measures and cooling function ※1
"Dry Aero Flow" is a unique Mizuno material that prevents the formation of a sweat film and maintains breathability through a structure combining "hydrophobic/water-repellent yarn" that limits water retention and "absorbent yarn" that absorbs water. This design enhances heat dissipation through the body's heat-removing action when sweat evaporates, thus demonstrating a cooling function.
Image diagram showing material structure and functional characteristics.
The "Dry Aero Flow Rapid" used this time incorporates a special fiber with excellent absorption in the near-infrared range into the textile, in addition to the functionality of "Dry Aero Flow." By utilizing the infrared (heat) absorbed by the special fiber for the vaporization of moisture, it promotes the fabric's transpiration. Furthermore, by absorbing infrared rays from the human body side, the special fiber improves transparency prevention against infrared cameras, protecting athletes from illicit photography and supporting an environment where they can concentrate on their competition.
※1 Used for uniform shirt material
Comparison diagram of transparency with visible light and infrared images ※Mizuno research. Effects and benefits may vary by individual depending on environment and usage conditions.
■Design that "connects" the hearts of players and fans
〇Design inspired by the 2011-2012 uniform, "connecting" the feelings of fans
Based on the results of fan voting among past uniform designs, a focal point has been added to the right chest, inspired by the 2011-2012 season uniform. By incorporating fans' feelings into the design, it becomes a uniform that "connects" their emotions.
2011-12 Design 2026 Design
〇Flame-inspired graphic that "connects" the feelings of players
The passion, fighting spirit, and desire to win that each player possesses are expressed as burning flames. When players come together in a circle, the graphic becomes a larger flame, creating a design that "connects" the hearts of the players as they face competition.
By also using this graphic on the uniform pants, the entire wear creates a design that evokes passion and power.
Both top and bottom feature flame-inspired graphics.
About Support Items
■Authentic Wear
This wear has the same specifications as the uniforms worn by the Japan Women's National Team players. Available in red and blue, you can choose from three players (Yoshino Sato, Mayu Ishikawa, Yukiko Wada). Sequential sales will begin from May 18th at 10:00 AM at Mizuno Official Online, Mizuno Osaka Chayamachi, and MIZUNO TOKYO.
■Signed Support T-shirts
This T-shirt uses the same graphic as the uniforms worn by the Japan Women's National Team players. The back features white signatures of the coach and players. Sequential sales will begin from May 18th at 10:00 AM at Mizuno Official Online, Mizuno Osaka Chayamachi, MIZUNO TOKYO, and Mizuno retailers.
(Customer Inquiries) Mizuno Customer Service Center TEL: 0120-320-799
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As a result of fan voting among past uniform designs, the design worn in the 2011-2012 season received strong support. Therefore, this new uniform incorporates a focal point on the right chest, inspired by that design. Furthermore, by adopting infrared anti-transparency fabric for the uniform shirt, it is designed to protect players from illicit photography, allowing them to concentrate more on their performance.
The new uniform will be worn in official matches starting from the "Volleyball Nations League 2026," which opens on June 3rd. Additionally, authentic wear and signed support T-shirts will be sequentially available for purchase from 10:00 AM on May 18th.
▼Japan Women's National Volleyball Team Uniform Special Site
https://jpn.mizuno.com/volleyball/japan
Features of the 2026 New Uniform
■Mizuno's proprietary material "Dry Aero Flow Rapid" supporting concentration with anti-illicit photography measures and cooling function ※1
"Dry Aero Flow" is a unique Mizuno material that prevents the formation of a sweat film and maintains breathability through a structure combining "hydrophobic/water-repellent yarn" that limits water retention and "absorbent yarn" that absorbs water. This design enhances heat dissipation through the body's heat-removing action when sweat evaporates, thus demonstrating a cooling function.
Image diagram showing material structure and functional characteristics.
The "Dry Aero Flow Rapid" used this time incorporates a special fiber with excellent absorption in the near-infrared range into the textile, in addition to the functionality of "Dry Aero Flow." By utilizing the infrared (heat) absorbed by the special fiber for the vaporization of moisture, it promotes the fabric's transpiration. Furthermore, by absorbing infrared rays from the human body side, the special fiber improves transparency prevention against infrared cameras, protecting athletes from illicit photography and supporting an environment where they can concentrate on their competition.
※1 Used for uniform shirt material
Comparison diagram of transparency with visible light and infrared images ※Mizuno research. Effects and benefits may vary by individual depending on environment and usage conditions.
■Design that "connects" the hearts of players and fans
〇Design inspired by the 2011-2012 uniform, "connecting" the feelings of fans
Based on the results of fan voting among past uniform designs, a focal point has been added to the right chest, inspired by the 2011-2012 season uniform. By incorporating fans' feelings into the design, it becomes a uniform that "connects" their emotions.
2011-12 Design 2026 Design
〇Flame-inspired graphic that "connects" the feelings of players
The passion, fighting spirit, and desire to win that each player possesses are expressed as burning flames. When players come together in a circle, the graphic becomes a larger flame, creating a design that "connects" the hearts of the players as they face competition.
By also using this graphic on the uniform pants, the entire wear creates a design that evokes passion and power.
Both top and bottom feature flame-inspired graphics.
About Support Items
■Authentic Wear
This wear has the same specifications as the uniforms worn by the Japan Women's National Team players. Available in red and blue, you can choose from three players (Yoshino Sato, Mayu Ishikawa, Yukiko Wada). Sequential sales will begin from May 18th at 10:00 AM at Mizuno Official Online, Mizuno Osaka Chayamachi, and MIZUNO TOKYO.
■Signed Support T-shirts
This T-shirt uses the same graphic as the uniforms worn by the Japan Women's National Team players. The back features white signatures of the coach and players. Sequential sales will begin from May 18th at 10:00 AM at Mizuno Official Online, Mizuno Osaka Chayamachi, MIZUNO TOKYO, and Mizuno retailers.
(Customer Inquiries) Mizuno Customer Service Center TEL: 0120-320-799
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