A White T-Shirt That Isn't See-Through Even When Wet!? Overturning Conventional Wisdom on Appearance
Otafuku Glove Co., Ltd. is launching a new white color for its FUBAR brand 'Sweat Stain Reduction T-Shirt'. Utilizing light refraction technology via mineral powders, it hides sweat stains and prevents transparency when wet.
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It's wet, but somehow it hardly stands out. A white T-shirt that eliminates that uncomfortable visual has arrived.
Otafuku Glove Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minoh City, Osaka; Representative: Yuki Idobata), a long-established glove maker founded in 1926 that will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, has released a white color as a new 2026 Spring/Summer addition to the "FB-710 FUBAR Sweat Stain Reduction Oversized Half-Sleeve Cool T-Shirt (Medium Weight)" under its FUBAR brand.
While white T-shirts are a summer staple, many people hesitate to wear them because "sweat makes them see-through" or "they stand out when wet." This new color focuses on addressing these common daily concerns regarding appearance.
Click here for the digital catalog ▶ Digital Catalog
A refreshing new color has been added to the FUBAR brand's sweat stain reduction T-shirt line!
A survey conducted on Otafuku Glove's official X account last year also revealed that a large number of respondents are concerned about sweat stains.
Survey conducted by our company. Results of a survey conducted on X from March 25 to April 1, 2025.
Four Features of the Sweat Stain Reduction T-Shirt
■ Feature 1: Making sweat stains less noticeable through light refraction
Left: Regular cotton fabric Right: Sweat stain reduction fabric
The most significant feature lies in the fabric, which utilizes light refraction.
We adopted a mechanism where mineral powder mixed into the fibers diffusely reflects light, blurring the boundary between the wet and dry areas, making sweat stains visually less noticeable.
Conventionally, the mainstream method has been to repel moisture using water-repellent processing, but this product adopts a different approach: rather than preventing moisture, it makes it harder to see.
■ Feature 2: A white tee that is easy to wear and not see-through
Left: Sweat stain reduction T-shirt Right: Regular cotton T-shirt
Since sweat stains are not as noticeable on white T-shirts, we held off on commercializing it when the product was launched last year. However, we focused on the issue of skin showing through when the shirt gets wet from sweat or rain.
We thought, "If we make a white one, maybe the optical illusion will make it look opaque even when wet..." Upon testing it, the results showed it was wonderfully opaque. Therefore, we decided to commercialize it this year as an additional new color.
■ Feature 3: Sweat-absorbing and quick-drying for summer comfort
The fabric uses polyester material, giving it sweat-absorbing and quick-drying properties.
We aimed for a wearing experience where it dries quickly even if you sweat, preventing it from feeling sticky during the summer.
■ Feature 4: Texture and design for everyday use
Wearing 34. Charcoal
The fabric has a matte texture and a natural appearance similar to cotton.
Pockets are placed on both sides for storing small items. It is designed so you can quickly slip in keys or cards, with consideration given to keeping a clean appearance.
Since its launch in 2025, this series has seen expanded use not only at work sites but also for outdoor activities and everyday use.
The price is open, with an actual selling price around 2,980 yen including tax.
Product Information
FB-710 All 4 colors packaging image
Product Name: FUBAR Sweat Stain Reduction Oversized Half-Sleeve Cool T-Shirt (Medium Weight)
Product Number: FB-710
Available Colors: New Color/12. White, 34. Charcoal, 68. Ash Brown, 74. Dark Navy
Available Sizes: S, M, L, LL, 3L
Quality: 100% Polyester
Price: Open / Actual selling price 2,980 yen (tax included)
Release Date: Mid-April 2026
About Otafuku Glove
Otafuku Glove Co., Ltd. started as a work glove manufacturing company in 1926.
We handle all types of work gloves, from basic cotton gloves to leather and processed gloves, becoming a leading company in the industry as a one-stop solution provider for work gloves.
Currently, we have expanded our sales items beyond gloves to include socks, safety shoes, and rainwear, and we are developing the functional innerwear brand "BODY TOUGHNESS®" and the work & outdoor brand "FUBAR®".
Company Profile
Trade Name: Otafuku Glove Co., Ltd.
Annual Sales: 8,082 million yen Employees: 86 *As of March 2026
Headquarters: 3-11-22 Semba-higashi, Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture
Website: https://www.otafuku-glove.jp/
X: https://x.com/OTAFUKU_GLOVE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otafuku_glove/
[Inquiries from the press]
Otafuku Glove Co., Ltd. Public Relations: Okamoto
TEL: 072-728-1111
MAIL: okamoto@otf.co.jp
Otafuku Glove Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minoh City, Osaka; Representative: Yuki Idobata), a long-established glove maker founded in 1926 that will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, has released a white color as a new 2026 Spring/Summer addition to the "FB-710 FUBAR Sweat Stain Reduction Oversized Half-Sleeve Cool T-Shirt (Medium Weight)" under its FUBAR brand.
While white T-shirts are a summer staple, many people hesitate to wear them because "sweat makes them see-through" or "they stand out when wet." This new color focuses on addressing these common daily concerns regarding appearance.
Click here for the digital catalog ▶ Digital Catalog
A refreshing new color has been added to the FUBAR brand's sweat stain reduction T-shirt line!
A survey conducted on Otafuku Glove's official X account last year also revealed that a large number of respondents are concerned about sweat stains.
Survey conducted by our company. Results of a survey conducted on X from March 25 to April 1, 2025.
Four Features of the Sweat Stain Reduction T-Shirt
■ Feature 1: Making sweat stains less noticeable through light refraction
Left: Regular cotton fabric Right: Sweat stain reduction fabric
The most significant feature lies in the fabric, which utilizes light refraction.
We adopted a mechanism where mineral powder mixed into the fibers diffusely reflects light, blurring the boundary between the wet and dry areas, making sweat stains visually less noticeable.
Conventionally, the mainstream method has been to repel moisture using water-repellent processing, but this product adopts a different approach: rather than preventing moisture, it makes it harder to see.
■ Feature 2: A white tee that is easy to wear and not see-through
Left: Sweat stain reduction T-shirt Right: Regular cotton T-shirt
Since sweat stains are not as noticeable on white T-shirts, we held off on commercializing it when the product was launched last year. However, we focused on the issue of skin showing through when the shirt gets wet from sweat or rain.
We thought, "If we make a white one, maybe the optical illusion will make it look opaque even when wet..." Upon testing it, the results showed it was wonderfully opaque. Therefore, we decided to commercialize it this year as an additional new color.
■ Feature 3: Sweat-absorbing and quick-drying for summer comfort
The fabric uses polyester material, giving it sweat-absorbing and quick-drying properties.
We aimed for a wearing experience where it dries quickly even if you sweat, preventing it from feeling sticky during the summer.
■ Feature 4: Texture and design for everyday use
Wearing 34. Charcoal
The fabric has a matte texture and a natural appearance similar to cotton.
Pockets are placed on both sides for storing small items. It is designed so you can quickly slip in keys or cards, with consideration given to keeping a clean appearance.
Since its launch in 2025, this series has seen expanded use not only at work sites but also for outdoor activities and everyday use.
The price is open, with an actual selling price around 2,980 yen including tax.
Product Information
FB-710 All 4 colors packaging image
Product Name: FUBAR Sweat Stain Reduction Oversized Half-Sleeve Cool T-Shirt (Medium Weight)
Product Number: FB-710
Available Colors: New Color/12. White, 34. Charcoal, 68. Ash Brown, 74. Dark Navy
Available Sizes: S, M, L, LL, 3L
Quality: 100% Polyester
Price: Open / Actual selling price 2,980 yen (tax included)
Release Date: Mid-April 2026
About Otafuku Glove
Otafuku Glove Co., Ltd. started as a work glove manufacturing company in 1926.
We handle all types of work gloves, from basic cotton gloves to leather and processed gloves, becoming a leading company in the industry as a one-stop solution provider for work gloves.
Currently, we have expanded our sales items beyond gloves to include socks, safety shoes, and rainwear, and we are developing the functional innerwear brand "BODY TOUGHNESS®" and the work & outdoor brand "FUBAR®".
Company Profile
Trade Name: Otafuku Glove Co., Ltd.
Annual Sales: 8,082 million yen Employees: 86 *As of March 2026
Headquarters: 3-11-22 Semba-higashi, Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture
Website: https://www.otafuku-glove.jp/
X: https://x.com/OTAFUKU_GLOVE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otafuku_glove/
[Inquiries from the press]
Otafuku Glove Co., Ltd. Public Relations: Okamoto
TEL: 072-728-1111
MAIL: okamoto@otf.co.jp