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Fashion Value Chain
5 days ago
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- Fashion Value Chain
Comfiknit Showcases SOROYURU at Osaka Expo 2025
Hong Kong-based textile innovator Comfiknit proudly participated in the Unified Diversity Fashion Show – SOROYURU at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Japan, held on August 8, 2025. This global event brought together adults and children from nine nations—Japan, Indonesia, Australia, Brazil, Italy, France, Jordan, Canada, and Liberia—to celebrate cultural diversity, sustainability, and inclusivity through fashion. The SOROYURU collection featured ethnic-inspired garments made from Comfiknit's advanced fabrics, where design elements subtly echoed across multiple outfits to symbolize interconnectedness. Drawing from the Japanese words soro ('gentle coordination') and yuru ('relaxed, unpretentious'), the concept highlights harmony, empathy, and unity across differences in race, gender, and culture. Comfiknit collaborated with Japan's SteAm Design House, led by Jellyfish Pavilion curator Sachiko Nakajima, to champion SOROYURU as a forward-looking, sustainable fashion philosophy. This initiative aims to redefine the future of the fashion business through co-creation and shared values. Hiroyuki Akahori, Co-founder of Comfiknit, expressed pride in representing Hong Kong at the Expo, noting that the event aligns with the company's mission to merge comfort, style, and sustainability. Comfiknit's patented multi-layer fabrics regulate skin micro-climate, ensuring optimal comfort and protection while being environmentally responsible. Research collaborations with MIT and Nagasaki University further enhance the brand's activewear and eczema-friendly offerings. As the official uniform supplier for the Jellyfish Pavilion, Comfiknit created vibrant, sweat-managing apparel designed by renowned Japanese designer Shinshiro Mizuno. The SOROYURU fashion show also featured designs by Mizuno and Indonesian sustainable fashion designer Thresia Mareta. Visitors to the Expo can purchase limited-edition SOROYURU T-shirts and other Comfiknit products at E Salon, Lucua Osaka, from August 7–26, 2025.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
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- Malay Mail
Hong Kong Fabric Innovator Comfiknit Supports The Unified Diversity Fashion Show - SOROYURU in Osaka･Kansai Expo
Showcasing its Disruptive Textile Technology on a Global Stage & Celebrating Diversity and Interconnection The Unified Diversity Fashion Show at Expo2025 Osaka-Kansai "SOROYURU" - Transforming the Future of Fashion Comfiknit: Clothing as A Means to Enhancing Wellbeing Official Uniform Supplier of Jellyfish Pavilion Special Offering to Expo2025 Kansai Visitors HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 August 2025 - Hong Kong fabric innovator Comfiknit is proud to support the Unified Diversity Fashion Show - SOROYURU, which was held on August 8, 2025 at Expo2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Adults and children from around the world gathered to showcase their respective cultures and -promoting textile technology in celebration of cultural diversity, sustainability, and Unified Diversity Fashion Show - SOROYURU took place at the Wasse Exhibition Hall, Expo 2025 Osaka. Models from Japan, Indonesia, Australia, Brazil, Italy, France, Jordan, Canada, and Liberia were dressed in fashionable ethnic costumes made of Comfiknit's fabrics, showcasing the beauty of pieces designed for the nine nations are diverse when some of the elements on one piece are partially matched with those on another, creating a subtle sense of interconnection. The collection channels the "SOROYURU" concept, which extends beyond colours and patterns to encompass the resonance of thoughts, ideas, and directions, fostering a harmonious balance and showcasing the linkage/unity of diversity and empathy beyond race, gender, and culture from different parts of the Japanese word "(soroeru) means "gentle coordination" while "refers to "something loosened, relaxed, laid-back, or unpretentious".Comfiknit has engaged in a collaboration with Japan's innovative SteAm Design House to promote the "SOROYURU" concept, which is envisioned to lead the development of a future-proof sustainable fashion business. SteAm was founded by Sachiko Nakajima, the curator of the Jellyfish Pavilion. A SOROYURU Executive Committee has been formed to advance the mission, with the Unified Diversity Fashion Show as the kick-off event.( 赤堀宏之), Co-founder of Comfiknit, said the fabric innovator is very proud to take part in the Expo2025 as a Hong Kong company, and sponsor the meaningful fashion show, which aligns with the company's endeavor to redefine the standards of well fashion for the next generation and beyond."Comfiknit takes a future-proof approach to clothing in response to the growing concern for wellbeing and sustainability. The patented proprietary technology of the Comfiknit multi-layer fabrics provides wearers with the ability to manage the micro-climate on their skin, offering supreme comfort and protection without compromising style. "Comfiknit has been working with top-notch institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US and Nagasaki University, Japan, to research the cooling properties of activewear fabrics and eczema-friendly event producer( 中島幸子）remarked, "The event is about co-creation with shared values, visions, and joint efforts in the selection and combination process. The process itself is a great experience in promoting empathy and connections. "Comfiknit is the official apparel supplier of the Jellyfish Pavilion of the Expo 2025 Osaka. The colorful uniform with varying, vibrant graphics is designed by a renowned Japanese fashion designer,(水野 信四郎), and made of Comfiknit's sweat management Mizuno and Indonesian designerare the fashion show designers. Mizuno has worked with Givenchy, Hanaemori, Yuki Tori, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, and owner of his brand[fuse] and a Givenchy-licensed wedding gown brand. Mareta, an architect-turned-fashion designer, is the founder of sustainable design brand LAKON, with a mission to cultivate an ecosystem for craftspeople to transform and sustain their craftsmanship.A limited-edition SOROYURU T-shirt collection is featured at the pavilion. Visitors to Osaka can buy Comfiknit's Activewear and Daily wear, including the SOROYURU collection at: E Salon, 5/F Lucua Osaka ( 7-26 Aug ) 〒530-8558 Osaka, Kita Ward, Umeda, 3 Chome−1−3Hashtag: #Comfiknit #SteAM #OsakaKansaiExpo #farbicinnovation #Soroyuru #fashion #diveristy #SDG The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Comfiknit Comfiknit is a fabric innovator and spearhead of well fashion, dedicated to developing fabrics intelligence for skin microclimate management that makes our fabrics work in sync with the human body for optimal performance of evaporative cooling, moisturizing, protection and healing. Based in Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks, Comfiknit presents a range of wellness-focused products: Active wear, Moisturizing Travel wear, Daily wear and Eczema-friendly clothing （ Eczewear) About Jellyfish Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka The Jellyfish Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka is curated by musician, mathematician, and STEAM educator Sachiko Nakajima as a co-creation space that brings science, technology, and art together to work towards the goals of the Expo2025. Activities and performances promoting sustainable development and the enhancement of well-being from different parts of the world are broadcast on the 360-degree screen in the pavilion. Thematic talks are held there every day. Comfiknit is showcasing its health-promoting fabric innovation in collaboration with MIT and Nagasaki University, Japan, in the Jellyfish Pavilion.
