[SA1NT] Official Supplier Agreement Signed with Hiramatasu Hospital Track and Field Club
Providing compression wear to support Ekiden and long-distance running.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 19:00
SA1NT's compression wear supports performance and conditioning for corporate teams active in Ekiden and long-distance running.
SA1NT, an Australian compression wear brand, has signed an official supplier agreement with Hiramatasu Hospital Track and Field Club, a corporate team active in Ekiden and long-distance running. This partnership was concluded as part of an initiative to bring vitality to the community through the fusion of regional healthcare and sports. Based on this agreement, SA1NT will provide the team with competition uniforms and training wear.
As a corporate team active in Ekiden and long-distance running, they aim for even greater heights with their new uniforms.
The provided apparel incorporates SA1NT's unique material, designed with the lightness, breathability, and mobility required for long-distance running and Ekiden.
It also includes compression wear designed to support conditioning in running and Ekiden, aiding athletes' performance through condition management from training to races.
Supports movement in long-distance running and Ekiden, and aids athletes' conditioning from training to races.
Based in Ogi City, Saga Prefecture, the Hiramatasu Hospital Track and Field Club is a team that excels in corporate Ekiden and domestic track and road races. Despite being founded 15 years ago, they have participated in the New Year Ekiden 7 times, including 3 consecutive appearances in recent years.
Through this partnership, both parties aim for further advancement of the team and its athletes.
[Uniform Design | Hiramatasu Hospital Track and Field Club × SA1NT]
This uniform is based on green, symbolizing the hospital's philosophy of "Smiles, Harmony, and Compassion," and will be developed in three "HIRAMATSU GREEN" variations.
Ichimatsu GREEN
A design that inherits the traditional image of Hiramatasu Hospital.
The Ichimatsu pattern is imbued with the auspicious meanings of "prosperity," "permanence," and "development."
VICTORY GREEN
A new design. It adopts a V-line (forward movement) pattern that expresses the spirit of passing the sash in Ekiden and the power to keep moving forward.
This design symbolizes "the development of regional healthcare," "team unity," and "the strength of each athlete." It is an iconic uniform that runs with the community and passes the sash to the future.
AQUA GREEN
Based on a refreshing and transparent green, it adopts a wing motif pattern, which is a symbol of SA1NT.
It expresses lightness and speed, envisioning athletes continuing to run forward positively.
[Comments]
Rieko Tries, Representative of SA1NT Japan
"I am deeply honored by this partnership agreement.
I hope that through the provision of apparel, we can support the team and athletes in their challenges and contribute to improving their athletic performance."
Takuya Hiraishi, Coach of Hiramatasu Hospital Track and Field Club
"We feel greatly encouraged by our connection with SA1NT.
Together with the new uniforms, we aim to reach even greater heights as a team."
[About SA1NT]
SA1NT is a sports apparel brand established with a background in development experience in the compression wear field.
Founder Aidan Clarke is one of the founders of 2XU, a global compression brand, and based on that experience, he develops products that pursue even higher performance.
SA1NT's compression wear is used in a wide range of sports, including long-distance running such as Ekiden and marathons, as well as training, HYROX (hybrid fitness competition), CrossFit, and weightlifting.
We are committed to developing high-performance compression wear that supports athlete performance.
[About SA1NT Japan]
SA1NT Japan is a brand for which RiEx Co., Ltd. holds exclusive sales rights in Japan and sells products on its official EC site saintlayers.jp.
Representative Director Rieko Tries has been involved in the popularization of compression wear in the market for many years as the initial Sole Distributor of 2XU, an Australian compression brand.
Utilizing her knowledge as an acupuncturist and trainer, and her own athletic experience, she promotes the value of compression wear from the perspective of conditioning and performance support. She actively participates in competitions such as running, triathlon, and HYROX, pursuing its possibilities from both practical and theoretical aspects.
SA1NT Japan aims to provide performance-supporting compression wear to a wide range of users, from top athletes to citizen runners, and further popularize compression culture in Japan.
[About Hiramatasu Hospital Track and Field Club]
It is a corporate track and field team based in Ogi City, Saga Prefecture, which has participated in the New Year Ekiden 7 times, including 3 consecutive appearances in recent years.
The team was founded in 2011 with the desire of Chairman Hiramatsu, who became the chairman of the Sports Association, to make the local "Ogi City" team win the Saga Prefecture Inter-Prefectural Ekiden. It is now in its 16th year since its establishment.
The team continues its activities under the slogan "Bring vitality to the community through sports!" In 2018, it made its first appearance in the New Year Ekiden as a Saga Prefecture team and a medical-related team, marking a 3rd place finish in the first section, which became a hot topic.
The team continues to grow steadily, marking a personal best of 23rd place in the 2026 New Year Ekiden (Note: This date appears to be a typo in the original text, likely referring to a past event). Going forward, the goal is not only to update their best ranking but also to compete with teams within the top 10.
Hiramatasu Hospital also has softball baseball, women's basketball, and judo athletes under the slogan "Bring vitality to the community through sports!"
RiEx Co., Ltd. SA1NT Japan
Email：info@saintlayers.jp
Website：https://saintlayers.jp/
Hiramatasu Hospital Track and Field Club
Email：hiramatsu.hp.tf@gmail.com
Website：https://www.hiramatsu-hp.or.jp/sports/
FAQ
What kind of brand is SA1NT?
SA1NT is an Australian compression wear brand founded by Aidan Clarke, one of the founders of 2XU.
What kind of team is Hiramatasu Hospital Track and Field Club?
It is a corporate track and field team based in Ogi City, Saga Prefecture, and has participated in the New Year Ekiden 7 times.
What are the features of the provided uniforms?
They feature SA1NT's unique material designed for lightness, breathability, and mobility required for long-distance running, and compression wear designed to support conditioning.