Nishida, the project representative, was featured as one of 50 new business/intrapreneurial leaders in Japan in the "New Business" special issue of the business media magazine "Ambitions."

Many of you may know that MOONRAKERS is a startup from Toray, but many may not know about our representative, Nishida's career.
We actually just found out ourselves, but his motto is "Challenge is my life." It may be this motto that drives MOONRAKERS' continuous pursuit of challenges.

We hope you will take a look at his rather unique career as a salaryman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were recently featured in "MONOist," a specialized information media that supports Japanese manufacturing.

An unprecedented product. An unprecedented manufacturing method. And an unprecedented way of communicating.
The path to achieving this was fraught with many difficulties. And we will continue to overcome many more challenges.

Nevertheless, we will continue to take on challenges with all of you.

It is an article filled with our passion. We hope you will all take a look.

 

"MONOist"Still Can't Stop Challenging
How a Toray-born Venture Found a "Happy Relationship"

 

 

Today, we are announcing that the "MOON-TECH®" Long Sleeve T-shirt will be restocked on our online shop tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13th, at noon.

 

Restock: Wednesday, November 13th, 12:00 PM (noon) ~

"MOON-TECH®" Long Sleeve T-shirt

WHITE・NAVY・GRAY・CHARCOAL・BLACK

▶Product Page

 

We have received numerous restock requests for this product. However, due to thorough fitting adjustments to revise the sizing as requested by many of you, and a shortage of materials caused by a sudden increase in demand this summer, it took some time to restock.

We sincerely thank everyone who provided valuable feedback for product improvement.
We also apologize to everyone who waited for the product and express our deepest gratitude for your continued requests for a restock.

This crew neck is easy to wear alone or as an inner layer.
It is suitable for autumn, winter, and spring, and with its top-level UV protection, it also performs well in strong summer sunlight.
We hope you will take advantage of Moon-Tech's "excessive functionality" throughout the year.

Regarding this restock, we have three announcements.

▼Sizing has been revised

We received feedback that the sizing of our long-sleeve T-shirts felt generally larger compared to the same size in our "MOON-TECH®" T-shirts. Based on this, we have thoroughly reviewed the sizing and pattern. We slightly narrowed the sleeve width to improve the fit and adjusted the body size to be closer to that of the short-sleeve version. Therefore, if you choose the same size as your short-sleeve shirt, you will achieve a similar fit.
However, considering the difference in fit between long and short sleeves, the length and shoulder width have been adjusted to be slightly longer, so please check the size chart when selecting your size.

▼New colors added

We are introducing new colors: "BLACK" (the jet-black color previously referred to as "PURE BLACK") and "GRAY," which were not previously available. We hope you enjoy the expanded color selection.

▼Collar label changed to transfer print

We received feedback that the feel of the collar label was more noticeable on long-sleeve shirts, especially when worn as an inner layer during dry winter months, compared to short-sleeve shirts. To address this, we have changed to a transfer print specification, similar to our short-sleeve shirts, to improve comfort against the skin.

We receive many requests for Moon-Tech products every day, and we are truly grateful for each and every voice we hear from you.

In addition, encouraged by your feedback, we are currently receiving collaboration requests from numerous brands.
Going forward, with the help of these brands, we will rapidly expand our product variations.
We hope you look forward to the unveiling.

We are a project that moves forward with you, using your voices as our compass. We would greatly appreciate your continued candid feedback, both good and bad.

We simply aim to be transparent, honest, and dedicated.
We intend to face your voices head-on.

 

To everyone awaiting the "Moontech Oversized T (Collaboration with WWS) Pre-order Item"

Thank you very much for your continued warm support for us, "MOONRAKERS."

We are pleased to announce that shipping for the "Moontech Oversized T (Collaboration with WWS)" pre-order item, which you have been patiently waiting for, will begin today according to the schedule below.

 

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[WHITE] Shipping to commence sequentially from 11/12, [NAVY・PURE BLACK] Shipping scheduled to commence sequentially from 11/18

※ For customers who ordered different colors, please note that all items will be shipped together once they are all available. We appreciate your understanding.

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We will continue to do our utmost to ensure delivery. Thank you for your continued patience and support.

 What is "Excellent Ordinary"?
Evolved MOON-TECH and a Beautiful Future

Hello everyone! This is project "MOONRAKERS."
Thank you so much for your continuous warm support.
Today, we're announcing our new project.

"MOON-TECH®," equipped with Japan's advanced technology, garnered a huge response due to its "excessive functionality."

This time, we challenged ourselves to further "evolve" MOON-TECH®.

While retaining the overwhelming functionality of "MOON-TECH®," we completely re-evaluated and updated the base material. Then, utilizing special composite technology, we created a beautiful "yarn" as the base. The result is a product that successfully coexists a natural and beautiful surface texture with astonishing comfort.

This is "MOON-TECH® PILE SETUP"!

It's something that could be called the evolved "MOON-TECH® 2.0."

Responding to your expectations, we embarked on a technological innovation that spanned over a year.
This involved an unprecedented manufacturing process, meticulously re-evaluating and updating every single fiber material, and even incorporating the latest yarn composite technology.
We repeated trials, functional verifications, and physical property checks countless times.
Assuming every possible scenario, we conducted thorough wear tests, almost wearing nothing else every day.

It's advanced technology that even industry professionals cry out, "It's too complex to understand!" However, such dedication was necessary for the evolution of "MOON-TECH®" to "2.0," created with full-power advanced technology.

And this time, in creating the "MOON-TECH® PILE SETUP," we also took on the challenge of "a new form of clothing | the future basic."

The partner who joined us to pioneer this new challenge was "Super Normal," led by Mr. Takashi Okutani, the legendary marketer who created the "right angle socks" for Muji, a product that embodied "excellent ordinary."

Whether for business, casual wear, or at home. Comfortable, convenient, and beautiful in every conceivable situation.

That is precisely "the future of living."

By wearing "MOON-TECH® PILE SETUP," your daily life will transform into a beautiful future.

Technology, materials, function, quality, color, style, size, sewing, cost. Bringing together the best possible team and thoroughly pursuing every single element.

That is precisely our challenge to "the evolution of clothing."

It is what we have strived for with everything we have, to answer your calls.

It's a setup that is so ordinary, it's almost too ordinary.

However, it will become an integral part of your life, clean and beautiful in any situation, and never tiresome, as "the excellent ordinary of the future."

That's our "Excellent Ordinary Setup | MOON-TECH® PILE SETUP" project, filled with our aspirations.

It will launch on "Makuake" tomorrow, November 7th (Thursday) at 12:00 PM.

We hope you'll take a look.

 

Click here for the Makuake project

Sales start on November 7th (Thursday) at 12:00 PM

To everyone awaiting their ELNEST MOON TEE (Pre-Order Item)

 

 Thank you for your continuous warm support of “MOONRAKERS.”

Today, we are pleased to announce that shipping for the ELNEST MOON TEE, which you have been patiently waiting for, will begin.

 

【GRAY・WHITE】Sequential shipping from November 6-15, 【BLACK】Scheduled to ship from November 18-22

 

Black fabric was supplied after gray and white, so sewing is currently being expedited, and shipping is scheduled for the week of November 18.

For those who ordered different colors, please note that all items will be shipped together once they are all available.
We appreciate your understanding.

 

We will continue to report progress here in the NEWS.

We will continue to do our utmost to deliver your orders as soon as possible, and we appreciate your continued patience.

Thank you very much for your continued support.

We sincerely appreciate the many orders we received this month for the following "made-to-order products." We apologize for this notification being through a news update, but we would like to provide an update on the current shipping schedule.

 

"ELNEST MOON TEE"

【GRAY・WHITE】
Sequential shipping from the week of November 5th

【BLACK】
Sequential shipping from mid-November

※For customers who ordered multiple colors, all items will be shipped together once they are all available. We kindly ask for your understanding due to shipping costs.

 

"Moontech Oversize T (Collaboration with WWS)"

【All Colors】
Sequential shipping from mid to late November

 

Shipping notifications will be sent via individual email once preparations for delivery are complete.

We apologize for the wait, but we will continue to provide updates on the situation through this news page. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation.

 

 

This spring, we launched "Camifu® shirts 2.0: The Evolved and Beautiful Shirt" on Makuake. The project received support far exceeding our expectations.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude once again for the tremendous support from everyone.

Thank you very much.

Wrinkles. Ironing. Transparency. Drying. Durability. Dissatisfaction felt precisely because it's a white shirt worn every day.

The first "Camifu® Shirt" aimed to revolutionize the white shirt by addressing these common complaints with overwhelmingly high performance and beautiful texture, achieved through Toray's world-renowned cutting-edge technology, "NANODESIGN®."

"Tougher," "Finer," "More Affordable."

The second generation, "Camifu® Shirt 2.0," is a product that reflects as many voices as possible from those who wore the first "Camifu® Shirt," aiming for further evolution together with our users.

In this "Camifu® Shirt 2.0" project, we received support from over 1,000 people. Not only that, but we also received many requests for re-sales and expanded color options.

In response to these requests, we will begin general sales tomorrow, October 25th (Friday), at noon, with the addition of a new color: Sax Blue.

We have dedicated ourselves to manufacturing with transparency, sincerity, and unwavering focus. However, that alone was not enough to find the path to evolution.

Our evolution was guided by your voices.

The "Camifu® Shirt 2.0" is filled with our passion.

We are truly delighted to deliver it to all of you who have waited.

 

Click here for "Camifu® Shirt 2.0"

 

 We have received many restock requests for our "Invincible Pocket T-shirt," and we will be taking pre-orders for a limited time of four days starting tomorrow!

We were hesitant to sell short-sleeved items this season, but we received many requests such as, "I couldn't get it in the summer, please make it available somehow!", "It seems like it will be useful next season too, so I want to secure it in advance," and "I can wear it as an inner layer, so please make it available!" Therefore, we have decided to hold this pre-order sale in response to your voices.

 

 

The "Invincible Pocket T-shirt | MOON-TECH® oversizeT" is a collaborative product with "WWS," which created "workwear that looks like a suit" and "changes the way clothes exist."

When it was released on "Makuake" in April of this year, it received a huge response, with over 1,400 people and nearly 18 million yen in just one month. After that, it was released for general sale in August of this year, but it sold out in an instant, making it a popular product.

*Click here for the Makuake project page>>

 

 

Both MOONRAKERS and WWS received many positive reviews and requests for restocks from many of you. We are truly delighted by these comments, and we would like to express our deepest gratitude once again.

However, this year, due to a depletion of material stock, we were unable to replenish it in a timely manner.
While we are very happy with your feedback, we also feel sorry for not being able to meet your expectations in some areas, and we are currently making solid preparations to meet your expectations for the next season.

 

 

This made-to-order production to ensure delivery is one such new preparation.

To ensure that the product reaches those who need it.

We will continue to listen to your feedback and challenge ourselves with various initiatives, not bound by the conventions of the fashion business.

Therefore, please continue to support us.
We would appreciate your honest feedback, both good and bad.

 

[Pre-order acceptance period]
Friday, October 11, 2024, 12:00 PM (noon) to
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 12:00 PM (noon) (4 days) (tentative)

[Estimated delivery]

*Although we are preparing what we believe to be a sufficient amount of fabric this time, there is a possibility that we may close pre-orders if we receive more orders than we anticipate. We kindly ask for your understanding in this matter.

Click here to pre-order MOON-TECH® oversizeT >>

 

The pre-order campaign for the collaborative product "ELNEST MOON TEE" with "ELNEST," led by Arata Iura, was a first attempt for both us and "ELNEST" to conduct [pre-order sales on our own website].

This first challenge resulted in tremendous support, with over 800 orders from more than 500 people in just 48 hours.

We are truly delighted and sincerely grateful for the great support and high expectations we received.

Of course, these numbers are very small when compared to the scale of large apparel brands.
However, for small-scale projects like "MOONRAKERS" and "ELNEST," this level of inventory is quite significant.
Furthermore, even if we were to sell with this level of inventory, there would likely be disparities in availability across colors and sizes, making it difficult to deliver products appropriately to everyone who wants them.

While it is our inadequacy that requires you to wait a while for delivery, we are very happy that through this campaign, we can properly deliver products to everyone who needs them.

Moving forward, we will evolve our project to enable this type of made-to-order production to be executed at more appropriate times, combined with faster production.
We would be grateful if you would continue to provide us with your frank feedback on our efforts.

Once again, we express our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported us.

"MOONRAKERS" and "ELNEST" will continue to work together and do our best to create products that meet your expectations and deliver them efficiently at the right time.

We sincerely hope that you will continue to watch over us warmly for many years to come.