This time, Matsuoka Gloves, a world-famous glove brand that has developed a curved "ergo grip" shaped like a human hand, will be featured at the "SNOW SPORTS Joint Exhibition" (February 14-15 @ I asked at Pacifico Yokohama.
Matsuoka gloves' trademark ergo grip
Matsuoka Gloves was founded in 1957 in Kagawa Prefecture, a famous glove-producing region that holds more than 90% of the national market share. We have a 63-year history of manufacturing thin gloves for skiing, snowboarding, baseball, golf, motorcycles and fishing, as well as OEM gloves for other manufacturers. It is a Japanese brand that became known to the world with the "ergo grip" developed in 2005.
Developed by Matsuoka Gloves based on ergonomics, a technology called "ergo grip" that stitches together at the finger joints to fit the natural curvature of the human hand. Japan's gloves have a history of more than 200 years, but this technology is the first in its long history. This patent is exclusive to Matsuoka gloves.
It's obvious when you compare the palm of the glove made with ergo grip and the hand. Leather parts are sewn just like palm reading. The easiest is the thumb. Since it grows in 3D, it is sewn together according to the curve. As many as 100 parts are combined to reproduce the curvature that is created in the most relaxed state of hands. Matsuoka Glove's passion and outstanding technology are put into this tremendous process.
Until now, in the skiing and snowboarding scene, the brand "Matsuoka Gloves" has not been actively used to stand on the front stage. Its outstanding performance and neo-Japanesque atmosphere have been reputed to match the trends of the times, and its popularity is skyrocketing.
2023-2024 hot new item "ESK-2330D"
ESK-2330D
Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Color: All 2 colors
INDIGO RAINBOW/UMBER (photo)
INDIGO/UMBER
¥23,100
The biggest topic of the 2022-23 season is the appearance of the new 3-finger "ESK-2330D". As you can see, it's a unique design with a denim front!? At first glance, it looks like denim fabric, but it is actually “leather” that looks like denim.
Goat leather specifications of domestically tanned cowhide "denim pattern embossed" with plenty of style of the highest quality. Of course, the ergo grip is guaranteed for ease of grip, operability, and heat retention. The inside of the glove incorporates a moisture-permeable waterproof film HIPORA®, and uses light and warm high-performance batting.
There is a hidden pocket on the instep, and you can also put in a mini warmer. It comes with a small cloth in advance, which is convenient for wiping foggy goggles and smartphone screens.
There are two types of stitch colors on the denim pattern: single color and rainbow. A design with a unique texture and a sense of style, in addition to being particular about the function of fine details. The combination of the mitten shape and the denim + stitching atmosphere is outstanding, and the somewhat cute feeling is likely to appeal to women and young people.
The most popular powder type "ESK-2130" is available in 4 colors
ESK-2130
Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Color: 4 colors
OLIVE/IVORY, CORK/BROWN, BLACK/NAVY, GRAY/DARKGRAY
￥20,350
According to the staff at the exhibition booth, the best-selling product for powder and freeride skiers and snowboarders has been the 3-finger type "ESK-2130" since the beginning of sales. Cowhide / goat leather specification that overflows with moist and dusty high quality. By allowing the index finger, which is used most, to move freely, the operability is almost the same as a five-finger glove. Still, the remaining three fingers are wrapped in a mitten style, providing excellent heat retention. The strongest item that combines operability and heat retention.
The carabiner loop on the index finger is also convenient when drying the gloves or when it's hot in early spring, you can remove the gloves and hang them on your clothing. You can also use the hand strap. Even if you take your gloves off for a moment when you want to touch your smartphone or goggles with your bare hands, you don't have to put your gloves in your pocket or drop them on the snow, which is very convenient.
OLIVE/IVORY and CORK/BROWN in the photo are by far the most popular colors. As a glove color, it is a trend color of the moment, but more than that, the texture and image of the kanji embroidery logo of Matsuoka gloves will shine in natural brown and olive colors. These two colors continue to be standard every year, and in the 2023-2024 season, BLACK/NAVY and GRAY/DARKGRAY will be added for a total of four colors.
Official website: http://matsuoka-glove.co.jp/