DRESS to Release Add-on Back Panel in June to Combat Backpack Back Sweat
DRESS will release the 'DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel' in June 2026, designed to reduce humidity and sweat stains caused by wearing backpacks in summer. It is an anti-heat item that creates an airflow path between the back and the bag using a 3D lattice structure.
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In summer, wearing a backpack can feel like a daunting task. It is convenient because it keeps your hands free, holds plenty of items, and is useful for commuting, school, fishing, and outdoor activities. However, the only discomfort in summer is the sensation of the bag sticking to your back.
Heat gets trapped behind your back. Shirts get wet with sweat. The discomfort lingers even after taking the bag off. This 'backpack back-mugginess problem' is largely caused not just by the weight or contents of the bag, but by the bag being in direct contact with your back.
This is why DRESS came up with the idea of creating an airflow path between the backpack and the back.
The 'DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel' is an add-on item that can be attached to your usual backpack, reducing the contact between the bag and your back to allow better airflow. It will be released in June 2026 as a summer anti-heat measure for commuting, school, cycling, fishing, hiking, and outdoor activities.
## Creating an airflow path between the back and the bag
The reason why wearing a backpack feels uncomfortable in summer is that heat and humidity get trapped against your back. Even if you sweat, it is difficult for it to dry if the bag is flush against your back. Even if there is a breeze, wind cannot easily reach your back. As a result, your back gets muggy, heat builds up, and your shirt sticks to your back.
The DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel reduces this contact by creating space between the backpack and your back. Preventing the bag from sticking directly to your back creates a state where wind can pass through easily. This simple concept reduces the mugginess, sweat stains, and heat buildup typical of wearing backpacks in summer.
## Add-on for your usual backpack
There is no need to replace your bag for summer heat management. The DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel is an add-on type back panel that can be attached to general backpacks with shoulder straps.
Whether it's your daily commute backpack, school bag, cycling pack, or gear for fishing and outdoor activities, simply attaching it to your existing bag creates a space where wind can pass through easily.
## 15mm-thick 3D lattice structure for airflow
The product adopts a three-dimensional 3D lattice structure. With a thickness of about 15mm, it ensures space between the backpack and the user's back. This space acts as an 'air path' to release heat and humidity.
Avoiding direct contact reduces mugginess and heat buildup. It alleviates discomfort during summer walking, cycling, fishing, and outdoor scenes.
Furthermore, the 3D lattice structure is designed for both breathability and flexibility. It fits snugly according to the body's movements, allowing it to be used without discomfort even during walking or active scenes.
## Lightweight design of approx. 235g for daily use
The DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel is lightweight at approximately 235g. It is easy to add to your daily backpack and is designed to be easily incorporated into daily use for commuting and school.
The size is approximately 220mm in width × 410mm in height × 15mm in thickness. It is recommended for backpacks with a size of approximately 20L to 40L.
It features a size that is easy to use for a wide range of scenes, from business backpacks and student backpacks to outdoor and fishing backpacks.
## Anti-sweat measure for commuting and school
A particular concern during summer commutes is sweat stains on the back. Whether walking to the station or riding a train, the moment you take your bag off at school or work, you notice your shirt is stuck with sweat. This is an experience everyone who wears a backpack in summer has had.
The DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel reduces back mugginess, sweat stains, and heat buildup by creating space between the bag and the back. As it can be attached to general backpacks, it is an easy item to incorporate into daily summer life.
## Also for cycling. Reducing heat buildup
When cycling with a backpack, even if you should be receiving a breeze while moving, your back can still get muggy. This is because the backpack is flush against your back, making it difficult for the wind to reach it. By attaching the DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel, space is secured between the back and the bag, making it easier for wind to flow while moving.
Heat gets trapped behind your back. Shirts get wet with sweat. The discomfort lingers even after taking the bag off. This 'backpack back-mugginess problem' is largely caused not just by the weight or contents of the bag, but by the bag being in direct contact with your back.
This is why DRESS came up with the idea of creating an airflow path between the backpack and the back.
The 'DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel' is an add-on item that can be attached to your usual backpack, reducing the contact between the bag and your back to allow better airflow. It will be released in June 2026 as a summer anti-heat measure for commuting, school, cycling, fishing, hiking, and outdoor activities.
## Creating an airflow path between the back and the bag
The reason why wearing a backpack feels uncomfortable in summer is that heat and humidity get trapped against your back. Even if you sweat, it is difficult for it to dry if the bag is flush against your back. Even if there is a breeze, wind cannot easily reach your back. As a result, your back gets muggy, heat builds up, and your shirt sticks to your back.
The DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel reduces this contact by creating space between the backpack and your back. Preventing the bag from sticking directly to your back creates a state where wind can pass through easily. This simple concept reduces the mugginess, sweat stains, and heat buildup typical of wearing backpacks in summer.
## Add-on for your usual backpack
There is no need to replace your bag for summer heat management. The DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel is an add-on type back panel that can be attached to general backpacks with shoulder straps.
Whether it's your daily commute backpack, school bag, cycling pack, or gear for fishing and outdoor activities, simply attaching it to your existing bag creates a space where wind can pass through easily.
## 15mm-thick 3D lattice structure for airflow
The product adopts a three-dimensional 3D lattice structure. With a thickness of about 15mm, it ensures space between the backpack and the user's back. This space acts as an 'air path' to release heat and humidity.
Avoiding direct contact reduces mugginess and heat buildup. It alleviates discomfort during summer walking, cycling, fishing, and outdoor scenes.
Furthermore, the 3D lattice structure is designed for both breathability and flexibility. It fits snugly according to the body's movements, allowing it to be used without discomfort even during walking or active scenes.
## Lightweight design of approx. 235g for daily use
The DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel is lightweight at approximately 235g. It is easy to add to your daily backpack and is designed to be easily incorporated into daily use for commuting and school.
The size is approximately 220mm in width × 410mm in height × 15mm in thickness. It is recommended for backpacks with a size of approximately 20L to 40L.
It features a size that is easy to use for a wide range of scenes, from business backpacks and student backpacks to outdoor and fishing backpacks.
## Anti-sweat measure for commuting and school
A particular concern during summer commutes is sweat stains on the back. Whether walking to the station or riding a train, the moment you take your bag off at school or work, you notice your shirt is stuck with sweat. This is an experience everyone who wears a backpack in summer has had.
The DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel reduces back mugginess, sweat stains, and heat buildup by creating space between the bag and the back. As it can be attached to general backpacks, it is an easy item to incorporate into daily summer life.
## Also for cycling. Reducing heat buildup
When cycling with a backpack, even if you should be receiving a breeze while moving, your back can still get muggy. This is because the backpack is flush against your back, making it difficult for the wind to reach it. By attaching the DRESS Air-Cooled Back Panel, space is secured between the back and the bag, making it easier for wind to flow while moving.
FAQ
「DRESS 空冷バックパネル」の主な効果は何ですか？
リュックと背中の間に物理的な空間を作ることで、熱や湿気を逃がし、背中の蒸れ・汗ジミ・熱こもりを軽減します。
どのようなバッグに取り付けられますか？
一般的なショルダーストラップ付きのリュックやバックパックに後付け可能です。推奨バッグサイズは20L〜40Lです。
素材や構造にどのような特徴がありますか？
立体的な3Dラティス構造を採用しており、約15mmの厚みで空間を確保しつつ、身体の動きに合わせてしなやかにフィットします。
重さはどれくらいですか？
約235gの軽量設計で、日常使いのバッグに追加しても負担になりにくい仕様です。
発売時期はいつですか？
2026年6月より発売予定です。