We've tried many balaclavas over the years. However, none of them have ever felt right, and the number we own just keeps increasing year by year. We imagine that everyone who uses balaclavas has similar complaints. Existing balaclavas are inconvenient to wear alone, difficult to breathe in, and most importantly, they don't look good. We thought that some brand would eventually improve these complaints, but as of March 2025, the shape and functionality remain unchanged.
So We decided to try and create the ideal balaclava that we envisioned. We hope that by releasing a balaclava from us, we can raise the image of balaclavas, create more user-friendly balaclavas, and increase the options available to users.
First of all, one of the issues with balaclavas on the market is that they make it difficult to breathe. Also, because there is no place for breath to escape, sunglasses tend to fog up, a phenomenon that most balaclavas have experienced at least once.
To solve this problem, the mask is divided into two major sections: one covering the head and one covering the face. The head section is made of stretchy polyester material, while the face section is made of a thin, three-layer stretch material. (Breathability: 20,000 g/m²/24h) The mask has an asymmetrical design that allows for fine-tuning of the fit. The nose tip is also three-dimensionally tailored to allow exhaled air to escape downwards. This structure is difficult to explain in words, so please see the photo for a better understanding. The section from under the mouth to the chin is made of mesh material.
There is a hole for the bridge to pass through in case you wear glasses or sunglasses.
Secondly, balaclavas are basically made of knit material and have a tight structure (pattern) that makes them difficult to put on and take off because they fit snugly over the head. Also, when drinking water or eating, you have to take advantage of the characteristics of the knit material to pull the part covering your nose and mouth down to your chin, which is very uncomfortable. This is simply due to the texture of the material, so the fabric stretches and becomes loose quickly.
So, instead of putting it on over the head, we rethought the idea and designed it so that it could be worn like a hat, with a zipper on the front. The zipper can be opened and closed from the side of the head, midway between the eyes and ears, near the temples.
The end of the zipper (bottom stop) is designed so that it does not interfere with goggles when worn.
The lining of the mask is made of a three-dimensional mesh liner to reduce discomfort.
The flap from the neck down has been perfectly balanced so that it can be worn either tucked in or out, and the sides are three-dimensionally tailored to fit the shape of the neck.
When not wearing a balaclava, you can fasten it around your neck and use it as a neck warmer. How you use it is up to you, depending on the weather and the situation.
Balaclavas are often thought of as underwear because they come into direct contact with the face and are sewn using flat seams, but we have redefined and released our balaclava as headgear.
