Celebrating our 5th anniversary. Collaboration items with a mountain gear manufacturer released | Nicetime Mountain Gallery.

Nicetime Mountain Gallery

Updated Functionality with High-Performance "COOL DOTS" Material

Nicetime Mountain Gallery, an outdoor select shop in Hatagaya, Tokyo, offers sophisticated outdoor products that blend aesthetic appeal with practicality, viewing them as "works of art." The store is now celebrating its fifth anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, they are releasing special hats in collaboration with mountain gear manufacturer RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR.

Text by Satsuki Wakabayashi

This collaboration features three hat models. The "Basic Cap" is designed with a slightly roomier head circumference than typical caps, and its size and silhouette can be adjusted using the elastic band at the back. The "Enough Hat," with its brim, offers adjustable coverage at the front, sides, and back, and was created to protect the ears from sunburn. The new "Field Hat" boasts a large brim for ample sun protection.

Celebrating our 5th anniversary. Collaboration items with a mountain gear manufacturer released | Nicetime Mountain Gallery — Basic Cap NT

These items incorporate "COOL DOTS," a material developed by Komatsu Matere, adding new functionality. This 100% polyester fabric features countless micro-perforations, offering high performance with stretch in both vertical and horizontal directions. It is equipped with essential features for mountaineering, such as water repellency, breathability, quick-drying properties, and UV protection.

With their subdued colors and refined texture, these hats are designed to be worn year-round, seamlessly transitioning between daily life and mountain excursions. They will undoubtedly prove invaluable for outdoor activities like hiking and festivals in the coming seasons.