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*Aqua Titanium's effects will not be lost even if the product gets wet, but repeated wetting and washing may cause fatigue and damage to the material (fabric, etc.). *To ensure that you can enjoy using the product for a long time, please avoid using a washing machine. *Please note that the actual color may differ depending on your monitor settings. ◆Size Guide M (knee circumference: approx. 25-35cm) L (knee circumference: approx. 3141cm) (Product length: approx. 25cm / Pad thickness: 12mm)


The story behind the collaboration with Phiten

-Please tell us the background behind the founding of your company. President: "My grandfather was a craftsman at Matsukan Kogyo before going independent. I'm the third generation." Does this mean that the original company is Matsukan Kogyosha? President : Yes, we became independent from there.
My grandfather was born in the Meiji era and was a Matsukan craftsman.
He asked for the daughter of the man and married her, and became independent.
I married the daughter of the head family and became independent." Phiten product development background
-Please tell us about the background to the development of the collaborative products with Phiten. President : "I'm a big fan of Phiten.
What's great about Phiten is that they only use loyal users of Phiten products in their advertising.
We ask this because top athletes themselves use Phiten products.
It's a great place to work." -What are the impressions of swordsmen wearing Phiten uniforms? President : "They can withstand long training sessions, and their arms move forward well.
Even my Iai master says that when you wear a juban, your arms move forward smoothly." -It's not just for kendo practitioners, but also for iaido teachers. President : "Many iaido practitioners use knee protection supports along with their undergarments.
Regarding the kendo uniform, the Dojo Federation Executive Director said, "This stuff doesn't work, but people still wear it."
Professor, that seems to be working (laughs)." -It seems like you love it haha. The president said, "'Yeah, I guess I'll just have to choose something.'
Incidentally, it took two years to develop the product. -So it was after much trial and error that it was finally released. President: "Synthetic fibers tend to stick to your body and become difficult to wear, so we put a lot of effort into that point.

I also felt that it was our company's duty to use genuine indigo dye and to create products that are particular about texture and softness." -Please tell us about the two years that were spent on development.
President : "We repeatedly tried out the prototypes. We also had customers who practice a lot try them on and gave us feedback.

Appearance is also important, so we decided to go with silver." -So you had a hard time ensuring effectiveness and comfort.
Please tell us what prompted you to develop this in the first place. President : "It was a coincidence that we met.
I've had neck problems for a while now, so I've been using Phiten products regularly.

Phiten's headquarters are in Kyoto, and they come to every Kyoto tournament.
We announced the product at the Kyoto convention four years ago." What are Phiten's strengths? -I heard it took about two years to develop the judo uniform.
Was it difficult to apply your technology? Yoshimune : "We provide the materials. For example, we have regular supporters,
This is not a supporter specifically designed for kendo.
It took time to take that into account and adapt it to suit kendo.

It's not that our technology doesn't suit the sport, but rather that it takes time to create products that are tailored to our collaborators." -How long have Phiten and Shokodo been making kendo products together? Yoshimune : "About four years." -How are sales going compared to your expectations? Yoshimune : "That's right. It hasn't been recognized in the kendo world until now,
Awareness of judo uniforms, hakama and supporter products is also increasing.

I participate in the Kyoto tournament every year,
Some people who bought it last year have come to visit us.
Not only are sales increasing, but awareness is also on the rise." Yoshimune: "The lining of this uniform is made of Aqua Titanium material." -Is it this silver part? Yoshimune : That's right. For example, with tape, you relax the area where you applied it, but
As for the judo uniform, the entire uniform will be covered in tape, so the effects of Aqua Titanium will be felt all over.
The more surface area that comes into contact with your body, the greater the relaxing effect, making this a product that is very easy to feel the effects of.

We discussed the comfort, weight and texture of the material with Shokodo and created the garment." -Shokodo provided the martial arts expertise. Yoshimune : "We don't have the skills to do kendo or iaido, so we're working with Shokodo to create the products.
We are a manufacturer of health and sports products,
It's difficult to hear the detailed opinions of customers, but Matsukodo is able to pick them up.

We will continue to work with Shokodo to develop products that will please kendo enthusiasts." -It seems that this product is a condensed version of the knowledge of both parties. Thank you for your time today.