[AOKI Co., Ltd.] Measuring heat retention performance in
industry-academia collaboration with Japan Women’s University! Introducing the “SOUFFLE AIR(R) Quilted Coat”, a “warm and light” women’s coat that will be perfect for the upcoming season!
AOKI Co., Ltd. Press release: October 31, 2024 Measuring heat retention performance in industry-academia collaboration with Japan Women’s University! Introducing the “SOUFFLE AIR(R) Quilted Coat”, a “warm and light” women’s coat that will be perfect for the upcoming season! AOKI Co., Ltd. (President: Hirotaka Mori) has achieved weight reduction by using a special filling. We are selling “SOUFFLE AIR(R) quilted coat (with hooded fur)”. This product, whose heat retention performance (clo value) was verified by the Japan Women’s University College of Home Economics, Clothing Department, Clothing Environmental Studies Laboratory, is available at AOKI stores and AOKI official online shop (
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11795/977/11795-977-0f5d341c2411e065131f0b51b6e9f54c-1300×1300.jpg ■Measuring heat retention performance (CLO value) in industry-academia collaboration with Japan Women’s University!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11795/977/11795-977-658bb2c98aaf921104a1a0b41a193d5d-3667×500.png “SOUFFLE AIR(R) Quilted Coat (with hooded fur)” is a product that uses “SOUFFLE AIR(R)”, a bulky filling made from special fibers. By using this batting, it is possible to maintain heat retention with half the amount of regular batting, making the product lighter. In addition, the heat retention performance of the “SOUFFLE AIR(R) quilted coat (with hooded fur)” was verified by the Japan Women’s University College of Home Economics, Department of Clothing, Clothing
Environment Studies Laboratory. It was confirmed that the same level of warmth was achieved using half the amount of regular batting (the demonstration experiment will be described later). In addition, the outer material used for this product is highly windproof, so you can wear it with confidence even in the upcoming cold season. AOKI will continue to do our best to plan and develop products that reflect the needs of our customers. ■Product features of “SOUFFLE AIR(R) Quilted Coat (with hooded fur)” 1. A garment that is both warm and light by using special filling and a highly windproof outer material Uses “SOUFFLE AIR(R)”, a highly bulky filling. This is a warm and lightweight item that can maintain the same level of warmth with half the amount of regular batting. 2.Easily removable hood allows you to change the look The hood and fur can be easily removed, allowing for a wide variety of styles. In addition, the waist can be tightened from the inside, giving you a neat look. 3. Moderate elegance that can be worn both on and off The gold dot buttons are not only easy to put on and take off, but they also have just the right amount of elegance, making this a highly versatile item that can be worn both on and off.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11795/977/11795-977-ca0362962e70373a2662eff454e85112-2997×300.png *”SOUFFLE AIR(R)” is a registered trademark of Yagi Tsusho Co., Ltd. (registration number 6735377). “SOUFFLE AIR (R) Quilted Coat (with hood fur)” Reference materials ■Features of functional filling “SOUFFLE AIR(R)” Using special fibers, it is lighter and bulkier than conventional batting. By quilting, you can get the same warmth using half the amount of regular batting.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11795/977/11795-977-78db3452c45396a9c54b5070ab8f06dc-1074×251.png ■”SOUFFLE AIR(R) quilted coat (with hooded fur)” Measuring the heat retention performance (CLO value) of comparative coats The heat retention performance (clo value) of “SOUFFLE AIR(R) Quilted Coat (with hood fur)” and a comparison coat was measured at the Clothing Environmental Studies Laboratory, Department of Clothing, Faculty of Home Economics, Japan Women’s University. The “SOUFFLE AIR(R) Quilted Coat (with hood fur)” uses SOUFFLE AIR(R) for the batting, and uses half the amount of regular batting (comparison coat), but provides the same level of warmth. It has been confirmed that this will happen.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11795/977/11795-977-6d7a0ed050981cc82d608ccedc83c116-300×620.png ▲Female thermal mannequin used in the experiment ◇Overview Two types of coats were worn on a female thermal mannequin and the clo value was measured ◇Sample ・SOUFFLE AIR(R) Quilted coat (with hooded fur) ・Comparison coat (same as SOUFFLE AIR(R) quilted coat except for the filling) (Reference) clo value 1clo = Sitting on a chair in a room with a temperature of 21℃, relative humidity of 50%, and calm airflow. Insulation performance of clothes that adults in a rest feel comfortable. ◇Measurement results (coat alone)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11795/977/11795-977-3dcd7a2d47abf24eb94b5393ada457c4-1370×250.png *”SOUFFLE AIR(R)” is a registered trademark of Yagi Tsusho Co., Ltd. (registration number 6735377).
