hummel x Akihiro Yamauchi, Collaboration T-shirt Sending the Message 'Never Too Late to Challenge'
Sports brand hummel announces a triple collaboration T-shirt with volleyball player Akihiro Yamauchi and MOONRAKERS, developers of the advanced material MOON-TECH®. Reservations are accepted from May 1st to May 10th, with shipping scheduled for late June.
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Danish sports brand hummel has announced a collaboration T-shirt with Akihiro Yamauchi, a player for Osaka Bouteon, sending a message of support to fans. This triple collaboration incorporates "MOON-TECH®," an advanced material developed by "MOONRAKERS," a spin-off venture from Toray. Reservations will be accepted until May 10th, with shipping scheduled for the end of June.
A Message to Fans: Always Challenge Yourself
This collaboration is themed around Hygge (Danish for "cozy and warm time") and Empowerment (invigorating daily life). The project began with the desire of athletes, who usually receive support, to send a message of encouragement back to their fans. Beyond typical fan merchandise, this T-shirt aims to create a "comfortable sense of unity" between fans and players, allowing them to feel invigorated by wearing the athlete's message in their daily lives.
Akihiro Yamauchi of Osaka Bouteon's message, "Aldrig for sent at prøve." (It's never too late to challenge) in Danish, is prominently featured on the back print along with a leopard illustration. He states, "I started playing volleyball in high school. But I became a national team player. Looking around, there aren't many players like that, so 'it's never too late' is something I always think about. For example, even if you start cooking or learning English at 40, it's never too late, right?"
The leopard illustration on the back print is inspired by Panasonic Panthers, Osaka Bouteon's predecessor. Yamauchi himself played for this team from 2016 until the 2023-24 season in the V.League. He explains, "I hear that the black leopard's claws of the Panthers are reflected in Bouteon's jersey numbers, but future players and fans won't know the Panthers. However, since the team is connected to Bouteon, I wanted to convey that the good old days from Panasonic Panthers still remain."
For the material, they adopted the advanced material "MOON-TECH®," which possesses "excessive functionality" starting with advanced space technology (powerful deodorization and stain resistance) developed to make life more comfortable in extreme environments like space (International Space Station). It has a soft and smooth feel, and boasts 12 functions at a very high level, including deodorization, anti-sweat stains, anti-transparency, and UV cut. Furthermore, its quick-drying property—drying almost immediately after dehydration during washing—makes it a convenient feature for expeditions and travel. It's a話題の素材 that transforms daily life into the future with its overwhelming performance.
The collaboration T-shirt, featuring "yama" (Yamauchi's nickname) signature next to the leopard illustration, comes in two colors: navy and charcoal. Reservations will begin on May 1st and will be accepted for a limited period until May 10th at the hummel official online store, hummel EXPOCITY store, and hummel LaLaport Kadoma store. Additionally, those who order during the reservation period will receive an image for a smartphone wallpaper, allowing them to feel Yamauchi's energy from their daily-use smartphone.
hummel x Akihiro Yamauchi x MOONRAKERS
Collaboration T-shirt
price: ¥7,700 (tax included)
size: S・M・L・O
color: navy × white
hummel x Akihiro Yamauchi x MOONRAKERS
Collaboration T-shirt
price: ¥7,700 (tax included)
size: S・M・L・O
color: charcoal × white
Sales Information
Reservation Period: May 1, 2026 (Fri) - May 10, 2026 (Sun)
Sales Locations: hummel official online store, hummel EXPOCITY store, hummel LaLaport Kadoma store
Delivery: Scheduled for late June
About Akihiro Yamauchi
Born November 30, 1993, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, he is a volleyball player. 204cm, 85kg. His position is middle blocker, active with quick attacks from a high hitting point utilizing his height over 2m, and sharp blocks that seal off opponents' attacks. Although he started volleyball late, from high school, he was first selected for the Japan national team in 2014 while attending Aichi Gakuin University. With his flexible movements and calm judgment, he is a big middle blocker Japan is proud of, competing against the world's strongest teams.
[OFFICIAL X] https://x.com/akihiroooo1130
[OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM] https://www.instagram.com/akihiroooo1130
About MOONRAKERS
MOONRAKERS is a spin-off venture from Toray, themed "TECHNOLOGY FUTURE, ALTERNATIVE FASHION." It boasts Japan's advanced technology.
A Message to Fans: Always Challenge Yourself
This collaboration is themed around Hygge (Danish for "cozy and warm time") and Empowerment (invigorating daily life). The project began with the desire of athletes, who usually receive support, to send a message of encouragement back to their fans. Beyond typical fan merchandise, this T-shirt aims to create a "comfortable sense of unity" between fans and players, allowing them to feel invigorated by wearing the athlete's message in their daily lives.
Akihiro Yamauchi of Osaka Bouteon's message, "Aldrig for sent at prøve." (It's never too late to challenge) in Danish, is prominently featured on the back print along with a leopard illustration. He states, "I started playing volleyball in high school. But I became a national team player. Looking around, there aren't many players like that, so 'it's never too late' is something I always think about. For example, even if you start cooking or learning English at 40, it's never too late, right?"
The leopard illustration on the back print is inspired by Panasonic Panthers, Osaka Bouteon's predecessor. Yamauchi himself played for this team from 2016 until the 2023-24 season in the V.League. He explains, "I hear that the black leopard's claws of the Panthers are reflected in Bouteon's jersey numbers, but future players and fans won't know the Panthers. However, since the team is connected to Bouteon, I wanted to convey that the good old days from Panasonic Panthers still remain."
For the material, they adopted the advanced material "MOON-TECH®," which possesses "excessive functionality" starting with advanced space technology (powerful deodorization and stain resistance) developed to make life more comfortable in extreme environments like space (International Space Station). It has a soft and smooth feel, and boasts 12 functions at a very high level, including deodorization, anti-sweat stains, anti-transparency, and UV cut. Furthermore, its quick-drying property—drying almost immediately after dehydration during washing—makes it a convenient feature for expeditions and travel. It's a話題の素材 that transforms daily life into the future with its overwhelming performance.
The collaboration T-shirt, featuring "yama" (Yamauchi's nickname) signature next to the leopard illustration, comes in two colors: navy and charcoal. Reservations will begin on May 1st and will be accepted for a limited period until May 10th at the hummel official online store, hummel EXPOCITY store, and hummel LaLaport Kadoma store. Additionally, those who order during the reservation period will receive an image for a smartphone wallpaper, allowing them to feel Yamauchi's energy from their daily-use smartphone.
hummel x Akihiro Yamauchi x MOONRAKERS
Collaboration T-shirt
price: ¥7,700 (tax included)
size: S・M・L・O
color: navy × white
hummel x Akihiro Yamauchi x MOONRAKERS
Collaboration T-shirt
price: ¥7,700 (tax included)
size: S・M・L・O
color: charcoal × white
Sales Information
Reservation Period: May 1, 2026 (Fri) - May 10, 2026 (Sun)
Sales Locations: hummel official online store, hummel EXPOCITY store, hummel LaLaport Kadoma store
Delivery: Scheduled for late June
About Akihiro Yamauchi
Born November 30, 1993, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, he is a volleyball player. 204cm, 85kg. His position is middle blocker, active with quick attacks from a high hitting point utilizing his height over 2m, and sharp blocks that seal off opponents' attacks. Although he started volleyball late, from high school, he was first selected for the Japan national team in 2014 while attending Aichi Gakuin University. With his flexible movements and calm judgment, he is a big middle blocker Japan is proud of, competing against the world's strongest teams.
[OFFICIAL X] https://x.com/akihiroooo1130
[OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM] https://www.instagram.com/akihiroooo1130
About MOONRAKERS
MOONRAKERS is a spin-off venture from Toray, themed "TECHNOLOGY FUTURE, ALTERNATIVE FASHION." It boasts Japan's advanced technology.