DARKER KENDO-CHOURAI AERO UNIFORM KATAOKA edition

This is a collaboration uniform between DARKER and Pandani!

Officially certified by the Japan Table Tennis Association (JTTA)

Collaboration design with the table tennis YouTuber and active Japan League player, known as "Takkyu Heishain" (Table Tennis Office Worker), Hiroki Kataoka!

Hiroki Kataoka, who entered the Japan League after working in a general corporate job for several years, is a late-blooming table tennis player who also showcases his presence on YouTube as "Takkyu Heishain". We got the design concept from an interview with Kataoka, who continues to fight tirelessly even as his stage changes!

The design features a unique camouflage pattern mixed with dots and stripes, but we've opted for a chic color scheme, aiming for an overall calm and cool impression. We hope this uniform appeals to the slightly mature table tennis enthusiasts!

Fabric

• "Aero" Fabric: The main fabric for the front panel, sleeves, and collar, featuring vertical stripes with a beautiful gloss on the surface. In addition to reducing air resistance, these stripes also have a cooling effect. Furthermore, as sports fabric, it offers excellent moisture absorption and quick drying. Although slightly weighted, once worn, you hardly feel the weight during play. With excellent stretchability, it seamlessly adapts to various movements!
• We've used a soft and smooth mesh material for the back panel, providing a comfortable feel against the skin and reducing discomfort from sweat sticking to the back during forward-leaning postures.

Silhouette

• The back hem is slightly longer than the front, ensuring no discomfort around the waist even in forward-leaning positions.
• In TYPE:YG, we aimed for a size that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can comfortably wear, rather than a tight fit. For women's sizes, XXS and XS are tailored with a cinched waist.
• The neckline sits lower but still subtly features a collar, ensuring a worry-free fit for those concerned about the openness or looseness of the neckline in regular T-shirts.