"Coolness Like Wearing the Wind" Taka-Q Launches Short-Sleeved Dress Shirts Featuring Highly Breathable "DotAir®" Material

T/Q (T-Cue), a brand developed by Taka-Q Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo; President: Kenji Ito), will launch short-sleeved dress shirts that utilize the highly breathable material "DotAir®" as functional wear that can be comfortably worn even in hot seasons.

In recent years, with the intensification of heatwaves and the increasing demand for cool business attire, the need for comfort in business settings has been growing. The short-sleeved dress shirts to be launched this time adopt "DotAir®," which possesses excellent breathability and lightness, thereby realizing a comfortable wearing experience even in hot seasons. Furthermore, they are equipped with stretchability and easy-care properties, making them a versatile item for a wide range of scenes, from commuting and outdoor work to office work.

We propose these as summer business wear that allows you to stay cool and comfortable while maintaining a neat appearance.

■ Development Background: Balancing Comfort and Neatness Required in Summer Business Scenes

Due to recent temperature increases and the rise in the number of extremely hot days, higher comfort is demanded than ever before for summer business wear. On the other hand, even as cool biz becomes more widespread, the voices seeking cleanliness and a neat appearance suitable for business scenes remain strong.

In response to this background, Taka-Q focused on "DotAir®," a functional material with high breathability and lightness. They developed short-sleeved dress shirts that achieve both functionality for comfortable wear in hot seasons and an elegant appearance as business wear.

By reducing stuffiness and heat inside the clothing while also providing stretchability and easy-care properties, they comfortably support various business scenes in hot seasons.

■ Product Features: Equipped with Various Functions to Make Summer Business Scenes Comfortable

1. Cool and Comfortable Wearability with Highly Breathable "DotAir®" Material
We adopted "DotAir®," a high-performance material that forms air holes through a special weaving structure. Its excellent breathability efficiently releases heat and moisture that tend to build up inside the clothing, reducing stuffiness.

It maintains a smooth feel even in sweaty seasons, allowing for comfortable wear in scenes where heat is easily felt, such as commuting and outdoor work. The material itself has a light and refreshing appearance.

2. Stress-Free for Long Hours with Lightness and Stretchability

By using lightweight material, we have achieved a comfortable fit that does not feel burdensome even when worn for long periods.

Furthermore, its excellent stretchability allows it to flexibly fit the body's movements.

It smoothly accommodates everyday actions such as raising and lowering arms or bending forward, allowing for comfortable wear even in business scenes with frequent movement and outings.

3. Easy-Care Specification for Wear Without Ironing

It features an easy-care specification that resists wrinkles, allowing it to be worn as is without ironing after washing.

Easy home care reduces the burden of daily laundry and busy mornings.

It allows for comfortable wear while maintaining a clean appearance even in hot seasons.

4. Accent Design That Looks Good Even When Worn Alone

Anticipating increased occasions for wearing it alone during the cool biz season, we have adopted designs with accents for each collar type. The button-down collars feature subtle piping on the collar tips, and the wide collars have accent tape on the underside of the placket, adding a moderate design touch. Even when a jacket is removed, the design is not monotonous, maintaining a neat appearance suitable for business scenes while looking good when worn alone.

■ Product Overview

Product Name: Short-sleeved Dress Shirt (Material Used: Toray DotAir®)

Price: 6,490 yen (tax included)

Colors: 4 colors

Sizes: S/M/L/XL/2XL

Release Date: June 12, 2026 (Friday)
Sales: T/Q stores and Taka-Q Official Online Shop (https://online.taka-q.jp)

About the Brand

T/Q (T-Cue)

A brand themed around "just the right amount of quality for everyday life."

While simple, the brand focuses on material selection, pattern design, silhouette, and balance, offering products that you can feel the difference in the moment you wear them. Designed to be worn seamlessly from business to casual, it proposes a wardrobe that fits modern diverse lifestyles. Pursuing essential quality and comfort, we deliver "clothes you'll want to wear every day."

Company Overview

Company Name: Taka-Q Co., Ltd.

Business Description: Planning and sales of men's and women's clothing and related accessories.

Head Office Location: 3-9-7 Itabashi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-0004

Established: June 30, 1950 (75th Anniversary)

Capital: 100 million yen

Stock Exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market (Securities Code: 8166)

Listing Date: Listed on Section 1 August 1989