We asked HIMARAK GLOVE, a hot Japanese glove brand that is strongly supported mainly by snowboarders, about their new models and hot topics for the 2023-2024 season. (SNOW SPORTS joint exhibition/February 14-15 @ Pacifico Yokohama)
HIMARAK, promoting the appeal of leather gloves
HIMARAK is a Japanese brand that has been in business for 11 years. The product sewing factory is in Kagawa Prefecture, and the leather tanning is done in Nara Prefecture. According to what I heard, Kagawa Prefecture has many glove makers, and not only sports gloves such as golf and motorcycles, but also firefighter gloves boast the top share in the country.
Himarak gloves are basically made of cowhide, but some models also use deerskin. Deerskin is used for kendo gloves, and it is said that the inside of the hand is very important. Inspired by that, deerskin is used for models that require more operability.
Leather gloves have excellent heat retention, durability, waterproof and windproof properties, and are well known for their high performance.
By the way, the glove in the photo above is a model when the HIMARAK brand was started. New on the left and used on the right. The leather is a little stiff at first, but as you continue to use it while applying oil, it will become familiar like this. The more you use it, the more it changes color and shape, making it more comfortable to wear. The leather will move supplely, and you will become attached to it like a partner. The feeling of growing with this love is fun, and this is the goodness and taste of leather.
In that sense, HIMARAK gloves have a lot of enthusiastic fans. This is also one of its characteristics. Recently, the appeal of its quality and taste has spread from snowboarders to skiers. The number of riders who love it is increasing. Freerider Mirai Nakagawa and her teacher Tokunori Sasaki of ICELANTIC also love it. It is said that we are giving feedback on its usability and functions.
A new color for the staff's recommended "SCAPA"!
Versatile 3-finger type that uses deerskin and achieves high heat retention and operability. The supple and firm texture unique to deerskin makes it very comfortable to use. -2°C to -18°C extreme cold. It has excellent grip and wear resistance.
"ABSINTHE" has an excellent zip that allows you to easily put your fingers out.
Large mittens with a strong presence look extremely warm, and are perfect for midwinter and deep snow powder rides. But ABSINTHE is more than just warmth. Its feature is a long zip on the index finger side. This allows all four fingers to come out.
It's very useful when you don't want to take off your gloves, such as in the harsh winter, but you need to do a little fingertip work. It is said that it is very popular, especially from photographers, filmers, guides, patrols, and other professionals who need to use their hands to work on snow.
A five-finger inner glove "JAGER" is also included as a set. The price is reasonable at ¥21,450 for using this much cowhide.
"RUM" is the best-selling product with the best comfort
“RUM” is a classic and sells well in shops. It is the final form of the trigger that has both an outer sewn part (outstitch) and an inner sewn part (institch) in order to reduce the bite on the finger and achieve the best wearing comfort.
There are two types: cowhide and deerskin. Supports 0°C to -15°C as standard. There are 6 color variations (Orange, Black, Lite brown, Brown crack, Suede navy, Yellow brown), so you can enjoy coordinating it with your clothing.
Extensive maintenance support
Finally, according to Mr. Suzuki, who spoke at the exhibition booth...
“Because it is made in Japan, we have extensive maintenance support. If you tell us if something is torn or frayed, we can repair it. I hope you will grow up in
▼ Explanation video (Mr. Suzuki)
Official site: http://himarak.co.jp/
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