Prospecs and Mountia Strengthen Functional Summer LINE Offerings Successively

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The fashion apparel industry is highlighting products with weather-resistance capabilities as essential summer items.

This is because sudden downpours, intense ultraviolet rays, and indoor air conditioning have become variables that make summer outings difficult these days. Consequently, 'prepared consumption'—acquiring products in advance to prepare for weather changes—is spreading.

Functional sports and outdoor brands are focusing on the keywords 'functionality' and 'weather-resistance capabilities' this summer.

Prospecs introduced a comprehensive LINE offering through its 'Uni Carry-On' series this summer, covering all aspects of consumer outings. The 'Uni Carry-On' series includes best-sellers, windbreakers, and rain ponchos, forming a high-quality LINE lineup.

All products are compressible into pouches for portable carrying and can be selected and utilized according to situations ranging from running to urban daily life. The 'Uni Carry-On Poncho' is a rainwear item designed in a poncho style to respond to sudden rain, featuring a one-touch pop-up function that allows it to be worn directly over activity clothing, enhancing its versatility.

The windbreaker also boasts packability, ultra-lightweight materials, water-repellent functionality, and retro-reflective details, making it an essential summer running item that ensures both functionality and safety. The vest features lightweight materials with excellent ventilation, making it ideal for layering across various looks.

Golfwear brand TaylorMade launched the unisex 'HYBE Lead Jacket' to support stable play during rainy weather. Made from waterproof material with full seam-sealing processes, it offers superior water resistance and is designed in a packable form to enhance portability. North Face also unveiled a new raincoat LINE lineup targeting the monsoon season. The lineup includes diverse options ranging from the flagship 'Stomer Raincoat' to the children-exclusive 'Kids Novelty Raincoat'.

Additionally, Mountia launched park golf-specific items combining UV protection and quick-dry moisture-wicking functions to target outdoor sports demand. It proposed a LINE lineup optimized for summer outdoor activities, including the 'Instant Shirt', which combines UV blocking and moisture-wicking capabilities, and the 'Owner Vest', a round-neck vest made from highly breathable mesh material. Dynafit introduced the 'Air Shield Lightweight Windbreaker Jacket', featuring windproof and water-repellent functions along with armhole ventilation design to quickly expel heat. It also added 3M reflective print details for night running.

An industry representative stated, "Given Korea's summer weather characteristics with significant fluctuations, demand for functional wear is expected to continue expanding." They added, "As consumer trends show a clear shift toward preparing in advance for weather variables even during summer, competition among brands over summer functional products is projected to become even more intense."

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