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2024.11.21

Featured in "New Business" Special Edition of Ambitions

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024.11.15

Published on MONOist

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"

 

 

2024.11.12

"MOON-TECH®" Long Sleeve T-Shirt Restock Notification

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.

 

2024.11.12

Shipping Update: Moon Tech Oversized T-shirt (Collaboration with WWS) Pre-order Items


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.

2024.11.06

Moontech 2.0 | Makuake Project Announcement

 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

2024.11.06

Announcement of "ELNEST MOON TEE (Pre-order item)" Shipping Commencement [GRAY・WHITE]

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.

2024.10.31

To customers who have ordered made-to-order products: [Regarding shipping schedule]

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.

 

 

2024.10.24

Kami-fu® Shirt 2.0 | General Sale Announcement

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"

2024.10.10

"Invincible Pocket T-shirt" - Made-to-Order Announcement

 

 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 >>

 

2024.10.04

Regarding the "ELNEST MOON TEE" pre-order campaign

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.

 

2024.09.30

Pre-order Announcement: ELNEST MOON TEE

Thank you very much for your continued warm support of "MOONRAKERS."
Today, we are announcing a limited-time pre-order for the
"ELNEST MOON TEE."

The "ELNEST MOON TEE," which we recently restocked, sold out instantly due to overwhelming demand. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was unable to purchase it.

Despite this situation, we received a tremendous number of restock requests from many of you, as well as many requests for expanded sizing. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who reached out to us.

Click here for the product story>>

The "ELNEST MOON TEE" has garnered significant attention from many customers for its product concept, which aims to be "the ideal T-shirt for outdoor scenes." Due to a rapid increase in demand, we are currently unable to accurately predict how much quantity would be appropriate to offer.

In light of this situation, we have decided to launch a special build-to-order project that will include the highly requested XXXL (3XL) size.

This pre-order will be conducted for 3 days from 12:00 PM on Tuesday, October 1, to 12:00 PM on Thursday, October 3, on the official websites of "ELNEST" and "MOONRAKERS." Delivery is scheduled for late October to late November.

Click here to pre-order>>

【Order Acceptance Period】
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 12:00 PM -
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 12:00 PM (tentative)

【Estimated Delivery】
Late October - Late November 2024

We have prepared a sufficient amount of materials to fulfill all your requests, but the current situation continues to exceed our expectations. If the number of orders surpasses the available materials, there is a possibility that the project may be ended prematurely. We kindly ask for your understanding in this regard.

Again, we express our deepest gratitude for your strong expectations.
Although we still have many shortcomings, we will continue to do our best with transparency and sincerity to meet your expectations. We kindly ask for your continued support.

2024.09.19

Regarding the "ELNEST MOON TEE"

Thank you very much for your enthusiastic support for the "ELNEST MOON TEE" this time.
However, with very little fabric in stock, and prioritizing supply to our collaborators ELNEST and Fujimaki Hyakkaten, the limited number of items sold out in less than 5 minutes. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was unable to purchase despite their expectations.

Amid growing interest in "MOON-TECH®," especially the "ELNEST MOON TEE," many people focused on the product concept of "the ideal T-shirt for outdoor activities," which led to the current situation.
We deeply appreciate the support from so many people and once again sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to those who wished to purchase the product.

We are a project dedicated to "making the wonder of advanced technology known," and we believe that "the ultimate way to make it known is to have people use it."
We have received many inquiries from those who were unable to make a purchase this time, and in light of this situation, we plan to promptly discuss the matter with relevant parties and inform you of our response.
Going forward, information related to the "ELNEST MOON TEE" will be disseminated through the official websites, newsletters/SNS of ELNEST and Fujimaki Hyakkaten, with whom we are jointly developing, as well as our [MOONRAKERS Mail Magazine]. We would be grateful if you could register below to receive updates.

Click here to register

We are truly aware that there are still many areas where we fall short, and we apologize for any inconvenience. We will continue to meet your expectations with transparency, sincerity, and unwavering dedication. We kindly ask for your continued support.

Project “MOONRAKERS” 

2024.09.18

Highly Anticipated Collaboration! "ELNEST MOON TEE" Restock Notification

The "ELNEST MOON TEE" is a collaboration T-shirt with "ELNEST CREATIVE ACTIVITY," an outdoor brand directed by actor Arata Iura.

When it launched last July, itsold out in an instant, and we received many requests for restocks. The collaboration, which defied conventional fashion business wisdom, also garnered significant attention and became a hot topic.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported our challenge. Thank you very much.

The product story of "ELNEST MOON TEE" can be foundhere.

[Photo credit: Fujimaki Department Store]

Additionally, our product was featured on Japan's largest outdoor web magazine, "CAMP HACK."

The functional verification conducted by the editorial team, "without忖度" (without reserve or bias), was very welcome as it seems to prove that the "ELNEST MOON TEE" is indeed the "ideal outdoor T-shirt" we aimed for.

We hope you will take a look at it via the link below.

Click here for the CAMP HACK page >>

Due to the sudden surge in demand for "MOON-TECH®", the fabric has become scarce, and we were only able to produce a small additional quantity. We apologize for this inconvenience, especially to the many people who have requested a restock. However, this re-production utilizes all remaining fabric, so we appreciate your understanding regarding the limited stock.

The restock will be carried out around 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 19th.

Given the current situation where we haven't been able to fully meet the demands of many people, we are working hard to prepare a new system for the next season.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we will continue to do our best to become a project that meets your expectations. Please bear with us for a little while longer. We would appreciate it if you could give us some time.

[Photo credit: Fujimaki Department Store]

 

ELNEST MOON TEE

Utilizes the advanced material "MOON-TECH®" with "excessive functionality." It features a simple design with a small rubber brand logo. Reflecting Mr. Iura's preference, "I sometimes feel stressed when wearing a fitted T-shirt in outdoor settings, so a slightly oversized fit is comfortable and reassuring for me," it has a slightly voluminous, big silhouette.

Colors: White, Gray, Black
Sizes: M to XXL

Restock on online shop around 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 19th
ELNEST MOON TEE >>

 

2024.09.13

Announcement of "UltimaFlex 2.0 | Encore Project"

Today, we're announcing an "Encore Project" for "Ultimaflex® 2.0", which was first launched on Makuake in March of this year!

In the previous project, "Ultimaflex® 2.0 | The Future Active Suit You'll Want to Wear Every Day," most of the rewards sold out in just one day, and the entire project was sold out in less than a week, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response.

Even after the project ended, we received numerous requests for additional orders and restocks from everyone. We'd like to express our deepest gratitude to all of you once again.

Thank you very much!

 

For this re-project, we've prepared approximately twice the amount of material from the previous project to ensure we can deliver to as many people as possible. This is a brave quantity for a small project like ours.

However, we've moved forward with this plan to respond to your voices, hoping to deliver to everyone who couldn't purchase Ultimaflex® 2.0 last time, and especially those who told us, "I definitely want to buy it next time, so please let me know when it's re-produced!"

 

Furthermore, after the previous project, we received requests for additional individual orders, so we are also offering individual jacket and pant rewards.

While the previous project offered three colors (black, dark navy, and gray), this time, to prioritize delivering to as many people as possible without waste in production, we will be offering only the two most popular colors: black and dark navy. We appreciate your understanding.

 

What kind of results will this new challenge bring?

We are also nervous about our first encore project.
However, we chose to bravely take on this challenge.

Supply and demand. Creator and user.
What form would allow both parties, once distant, to join hands with a smile?

Our new challenge, moving forward to find this ideal, will finally begin tomorrow at 12:00 PM (noon).

We hope you will all warmly watch over us.

 Click here for the "Makuake" page

\ Sales start Saturday, September 14th at 12:00 PM /

2024.09.12

Announcement of Participation in Makuake-sponsored Event

We are pleased to announce our participation in "Oshi-commerce Tokyo (OC TOKYO)," a fan event organized by "Makuake," a crowdfunding service for new products and experiences.

"Oshi-commerce Tokyo (OC TOKYO)" is a new type of empathetic and evolving shopping event where creators and users can meet in person to experience the full appeal of "OC (Oshi-commerce)."

We decided to participate in this event as an opportunity to interact with our loyal customers.

On the day of the event, in addition to our Nihonbashi showroom staff, our CEO, Nishida, will also be present to personally discuss the appeal of our cutting-edge materials.
We look forward to seeing you there and expressing our gratitude for your continued support, so please feel free to stop by.

 

Oshi-commerce Tokyo (OC TOKYO)

Dates: September 14 (Sat) - 16 (Mon/Holiday), 2024
OPEN 11:00 AM - CLOSE 8:00 PM
Venue: LOCUL, Tokyu Plaza Omokado 5F

For more details, click here

Brands that successfully ran popular projects on Makuake will gather for product sales and fan interaction, creating a "new type of empathetic and evolving shopping experience" where creators and users can meet in person and fully appreciate the charm of "OC (Oshi-commerce)."

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A small gift awaits you!

Original Pouch (for the first 50 customers)
For those who visit wearing MOONRAKERS products or make a purchase on the day.

Original Sticker (while supplies last)
We've created MOONRAKERS' first sticker for all visitors!

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2024.09.11

"MOON-TECH®" V-Neck T-Shirt Restock Notification

Today, we're announcing that the "MOON-TECH®" V-neck T-shirt will be back in stock on our online shop tomorrow, Thursday, September 12th, at noon.

V-neck T-shirt
GRAY・PURE BLACK・
NAVY・CHARCOAL・WHITE
(*Some sizes may not be restocked)

>> Thursday, September 12th, 12:00 PM (noon) ~

"MOON-TECH®" V-neck T-shirt

 Changes in Product Specifications

Similar to the previous crew neck product, we have also changed the brand name on the back of the V-neck collar from the conventional "woven label" to a "transfer print." (There are no other changes in size, color, etc.)

This measure reflects improvement requests we received regarding "the feel of the collar label against the skin" and "the visibility of the label's stitching on the back." We encourage you to try it out and would appreciate your feedback.

 Due to a surge in demand, MOON-TECH products continue to be difficult to obtain. While all involved are working hard on production, the next restock is currently scheduled for around November. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by this extended wait time.

Our goal is to "let everyone know the wonders of advanced technology," and we believe that "the ultimate way to know is to use it." Therefore, the current situation is not ideal for us, and we are currently making every effort to improve our system so that we can deliver products promptly to those who need them.

We apologize that this project still has many shortcomings and deficiencies, but we kindly ask for your continued warm support for us, MOONRAKERS.

 

2024.09.11

Event Participation & Showroom Closure Announcement

Thank you for always supporting MOONRAKERS.

This weekend, from Saturday, September 14th to Monday, September 16th (public holiday), MOONRAKERS will be exhibiting at "OC TOKYO (Oshi Commerce Tokyo)," a real event hosted by Makuake.

Due to event preparations and customer service, we regret to inform you that the "MOONRAKERS Nihonbashi Showroom" will be closed during the following period.

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MOONRAKERS Nihonbashi Showroom Closure Period
September 13th (Friday) - 15th (Sunday)

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During the closure period, we will be showcasing samples and selling some products at the "OC TOKYO (Oshi Commerce Tokyo)" event, so we would be delighted if you could stop by.

Date: September 14th (Sat) - 16th (Mon/Holiday), 2024
OPEN 11:00 - CLOSE 20:00
Venue: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando "Omokado" 5F LOCUL

For more details, please click here

2024.09.02

Press Information

MOONRAKERS Project Representative Nishida will be speaking alongside Kazuhiko Shudo, Representative Director, Executive Vice President of Toray Industries, Inc., at a panel discussion for "SPINX NOVARE 2024," an event aimed at further promoting spin-offs and spin-outs within Japan.

Click here for details

 

Event Overview

Organizer: Zero One Booster Capital Inc.
Date: Wednesday, September 4, 16:00 - 19:30
Venue: Onko Shinsho no Mori NOVARE (2-8-20 Shiomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo)

2024.08.30

"MOON-TECH®" T-Shirts Restocked

We are pleased to announce that the "MOON-TECH®" T-shirt will be restocked on our online shop today, Friday, August 30th, at noon.

 

Currently, there is a sudden surge in demand for the "MOON-TECH®" T-shirt. Despite stocking a quantity equivalent to approximately one month of last year's sales for yesterday's white restock, the main sizes sold out within minutes of going on sale, and all sizes were sold out within half a day.

We sincerely apologize that we were unable to deliver enough to the many people who had high expectations and wished to purchase.

This replenishment primarily consists of four colors: navy, charcoal (dark gray close to black), gray (light gray), and khaki. However, we have also received additional "white" stock (although a small quantity, we apologize) from the factory using remaining fabric, which had sold out yesterday.

Although we prepared twice as much material this year as last year, we still couldn't keep up with your demands. Furthermore, in response to this situation, we exhausted all materials prepared for new products and autumn/winter items and offered build-to-order production, but even then, we couldn't cope with the drastic increase in demand this summer.

We deeply apologize again for the inconvenience caused, despite the high expectations from so many of you.

MOONRAKERS is a project dedicated to "making the wonder of advanced technology known." And we believe that "the ultimate way to make it known is to have people use it."

In that sense, it is truly regrettable that we cannot deliver to so many new people who are interested.

And above all, we are truly heartbroken by this situation where we cannot properly deliver products to the MOONRAKERS who are embarking on this "adventure journey" with us.

In light of this situation, we are currently dedicating all our efforts to preparing a new system for the next season.
We apologize for the inconvenience you may experience for a little longer, but we will certainly become a project that meets your expectations.

Please bear with us until then. We would appreciate your patience.

 

2024.08.27

"MOON-TECH®" T-shirt White Restock Notification

This is an announcement that the "white" MOON-TECH® T-shirt will be restocked on our online store tomorrow, August 28th (Wednesday), at noon.

Crew Neck WHITE (Sizes S-3XL)

>> August 28th (Wednesday) 12:00 PM onwards

"MOON-TECH®"T-shirt

 

Regarding product specification changes

From this restock onwards, the brand name on the back of the collar will be changed from the traditional "woven label" to a "transfer print." (There are no other changes to sizes, colors, etc.)

This change reflects feedback we received from customers, such as "I'm concerned about the feel of the collar label on my skin" and "I'm concerned that the stitching of the collar label is visible on the back."

The circular design, inspired by the moon, which is also MOONRAKERS' motif, expresses our ambition to achieve "moonshots" (unprecedented and extremely difficult grand challenges that, if achieved, will have a significant impact) in "the evolution of clothing."

Additionally, the integrated QR code (which links to the official MOONRAKERS website when scanned with a smartphone) embodies our desire to "connect with you through clothing and always be with you."

We also plan to restock other colors sequentially in the near future. We would be grateful if you could patiently await their arrival.

>> Next scheduled restock
Gray, Navy, Charcoal, Khaki

We apologize for the repeated notifications, but we will continue to inform you via this email newsletter and social media.

We sincerely apologize for the current difficulty in obtaining our products due to a surge in demand, and we will continue to dedicate all our efforts to improving our system to deliver products as timely as possible to all those who need them.

We are aware that there are still many imperfections and shortcomings, and we deeply apologize for them. We would be grateful for your continued warm support for MOONRAKERS.

 

NEWS

2025.11.13

Invincible Long-Sleeve T-Shirt | General Sale Starts

Our third collaboration with "WWS," the "Indestructible Long-Sleeve T-Shirt | MOON-TECH® Oversize Long-Sleeve T-Shirt."

After the pre-order period on Makuake ended, we received numerous requests, and therefore, we will begin general sales on Friday, November 14th, at 12:00 PM JST!

 

MOON-TECH® Oversize Long-Sleeve T-Shirt Sale Begins
Friday, November 14th, 12:00 PM JST


This collaboration received close to 4,000 pledges of support during a project period of just over two weeks.
Beyond the sheer volume, continuous collaborations between apparel brands are highly unusual, and the way this collaboration has gained more fans with each iteration has been met with surprise in the industry.

Today is said to be an era of co-creation. This is because the number of problems that cannot be solved alone is increasing.

MOONRAKERS' advanced material development capabilities support WWS's vision for a new way of clothing.
Conversely, WWS's large fan base and store presence provide significant support to MOONRAKERS, which wishes for many people to experience the excellence of its technology.

And above all, the presence of everyone who wholeheartedly rejoices in this collaboration is what connects the two companies and drives them forward. Once again, we sincerely thank you all for your truly warm support.

Currently, we at MOONRAKERS are thankfully receiving a flood of orders from many people. However, as a result, we sincerely apologize that many products are out of stock on our official WEB site.

We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been waiting and inquiring.

We are currently moving forward with replenishment through high-speed production, but due to many products selling out faster than expected, re-stocking is scheduled for late November to December.
We fundamentally aim to produce only the products that are needed. Based on this premise, products may go out of stock. However, it's a balance. The current situation, where most products are out of stock, is not a good one.

Given this, we are currently working step-by-step with Toray, which provides materials, Mitsukawa, which handles knitting, Komatsu Matere, which handles dyeing and processing, and many sewing factories to expand our production facilities, improve the accuracy of sales volume forecasts, and further accelerate production.

We will definitely improve this situation.

First, we are very happy to announce the general sale of this product today. In addition, since this product will also be sold at WWS, a larger supply will be made available than our usual production volume. We hope that all those who love MOON-TECH® will take this opportunity to experience the "clothing of the future" that we have created through co-creation.

Comfortable for everyday wear, workouts, light exercise, and travel.
The "evolving garment" with excellent breathability and ease of movement.

An extraordinary comfort that makes you want to wear it constantly, with an exquisite "just-right" feel. And a sophisticated style that looks great on its own or under a jacket.

The "Indestructible Long-Sleeve T-Shirt | MOON-TECH® Oversize Long-Sleeve T-Shirt" will become an essential part of your daily life, adding comfort and color to your future.

We hope you'll experience the "future life" created by this product.

 

2025.11.07

The fourth collaboration between "MNMM x MOONRAKERS" is a long-sleeve version of that popular product!

We are pleased to announce that the "MOON-TECH® OVERSIZE TEE LS (long sleeve)" project, the fourth collaboration with "MNMM," which develops products with the theme of "minimalist clothing," has been launched on "Makuake"!

 

In Spring 2023, we launched our first collaboration, the "MOON-TECH® OVERSIZE TEE."

This garment, which incorporates space technology into daily life and caters to minimalist sensibilities, received widespread support from over 1,000 backers and more than 15 million yen in support.
Afterward, it repeatedly sold out and was restocked in general sales, and continues to be loved as a staple item in our collaboration.

Now, while inheriting the silhouette of that classic design, the "MOON-TECH® OVERSIZE TEE LS" has evolved into a new "long-sleeve specification."

Advanced technology × Minimal design.
Functional clothing for sophisticated adults, for more seasons.

Maintaining the comfort of the advanced "MOON-TECH®" material, which boasts "excessive functionality" such as overwhelming quick-drying properties, wrinkle resistance, opacity, high-level deodorizing/stain-resistant functions born from space technology, the highest level of UV protection with UPF50+, and super-stretch of nearly 50% in all directions, the sleeves feature a double-layer structure to enhance the hold around the wrists, creating a beautiful balance with the overall oversized silhouette.

It's designed to be comfortably worn all year round, both as outerwear and as an inner layer.

We are truly delighted that the first collaboration using "MOON-TECH®" material, a project dear to our hearts and the origin of our endeavors, is now moving to the next stage.

The philosophy of "minimal necessity" that MNMM adheres to.
The desire of MOONRAKERS to "change the world with advanced materials."

A "new everyday wear" for a more minimal,
smarter daily life.

While maximizing functionality, the appearance is surprisingly simple.
Lighten your daily life with the power of technology, and embrace minimalist beauty.

We hope you will take a look at our current form.

 

MNMM×MOONRAKERS
MOON-TECH® OVERSIZE TEE LS
Click here for the project page

 

2025.11.06

UltimaFlex®: Current Status and Future Prospects

We have received numerous restock requests for "Ultimaflex® 2.0," but its reproduction has been significantly delayed.
Today, we would like to provide an update on its current status and future.

We want to transparently share with you the harsh reality we faced and our commitment to confront it directly.

We apologize for the length of this message and hope you will take the time to read it.

Since its initial launch in December 2022, "Ultimaflex®" has evolved with the support of many of you.
Last year, when it was renewed as "Ultimaflex® 2.0," it sold out on Makuake in just a few days. Following that success, an encore project received over 20 million yen in support.
Then, when general sales were held this spring, many customers rushed to purchase, and it sold out instantly.

Since then, we have received many inquiries, especially now that it is the season for outerwear, and we have received a truly large number of requests from those eagerly awaiting a restock.

Once again, we express our deepest gratitude for your expectations.


However, reproduction has been severely delayed, resulting in a stockout of over six months. This is because, following the sell-out of "Ultimaflex® 2.0" this spring, we considered switching to domestic production for its reproduction.
As our e-commerce sales expanded significantly last year, we determined that timely replenishment would be difficult with conventional overseas production when needed. At the same time, this also reflected the voices of many of you who requested that it be "manufactured in Japan as much as possible."

Changing the country of production and the sewing factory naturally took time for replenishment.
However, it was originally scheduled to be implemented last month, or this month at the latest.
But we have not yet achieved that.

The reason is that we received a report from the reputable domestic factory we had initially asked to manufacture the product, just before placing the order, stating, "We apologize, but due to the impact of rising minimum wages and other factors, we are considering closing the factory this year."

That factory was renowned for its truly high level of technical expertise. It was also a relatively large factory for Japan, employing 100 people. However, even such a wonderful factory was forced to face the harsh reality that it could not continue, and we were greatly shocked.

Japanese manufacturing is truly on the brink right now. If sewing factories disappear, Japan will become a country that cannot make clothes. Efficient international division of labor is correct, but only if there is a certain balance. Is it okay for all manufacturing to disappear from Japan? We don't think so.

We realized that we must accelerate. Otherwise, Japan's manufacturing and wonderful technologies will surely be lost day by day. We must use all our wisdom, find the right industrial model, gather many colleagues, and protect Japanese manufacturing. We strongly reaffirmed this determination.


We are currently working at full speed with a new factory to create samples. The new factory has not traditionally produced such products. However, they agreed with our vision and promised to put in as much technical expertise as possible and cooperate fully.

The samples, on which they diligently worked through numerous requested revisions, are now scheduled to be completed next month.

They incorporate your requests, productivity improvements from the factory, and everything we could do in this difficult situation.

This product is "Ultimaflex® 3.0." This is because it represents a shift from overseas to domestic production, a challenge to bring manufacturing back to Japan, and an "evolved version" that incorporates as many improvement requests as possible from you.

We plan to offer "Ultimaflex® 3.0" for made-to-order.
This is because we want to ensure that it reaches everyone who needs it.
Orders are currently scheduled for January, and we will proceed with all arrangements to ensure that it can be delivered to all interested parties by spring.

To all of you who were expecting a restock of the conventional "Ultimaflex® 2.0," we sincerely apologize for the long wait and this change in plans.
However, we would be very grateful if you could continue to look forward to it.
Once the details of the restock are finalized, we will promptly inform you, so please grant us a little more time.

Going beyond the extensions of conventional suits,
More and more comfortable and light.
Minimizing constraint and maximizing ease and comfort.

In a changed world. In a challenging modern era.
Still striving for the ideal, gathering Japan's proud technologies.
The "future of clothing" that evolves freely, lightly, and correctly.

That is "Ultimaflex® 3.0."

To deliver that product to you.
To connect Japanese technology and passion to the future.
We will continue to take on challenges.

We hope you will continue to warmly watch over our endeavors.

 

2025.10.31

Showroom Business Hours and Resumption of Deliveries

Today, we would like to inform you about our showroom's operating schedule and the resumption of deliveries.

 

■ November operating hours for the Tokyo Nihonbashi Showroom

Thank you for always visiting our showroom.
Please note that we will be temporarily closed on the following date:

Tokyo Nihonbashi Showroom Temporary Closure
November 2 (Sunday)

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.


■ Showroom Operating Schedule

Information regarding business days and temporary closures will be updated regularly on the top page of the MOONRAKERS official website.
Please note that temporary closures may occur due to operational circumstances, so please check before visiting.

Showroom Operating Schedule


■ Resumption of Deliveries

As previously announced, we have relocated our logistics warehouse to improve our service system.
Consequently, our shipping schedule was temporarily altered, but we will resume sequential shipments starting November 4 (Tuesday).

We sincerely thank everyone who patiently waited for their deliveries for your understanding and patience.
We will continue to strive for improved service, aiming for quicker and more reliable deliveries.

■ Our Vision for the Showroom

At MOONRAKERS, we have decided not to set sales as our primary goal. This is because our objective is "to let people know the wonders of advanced technology."

That's why, even though we are located in prime sales areas like Nihonbashi, Tokyo, and Yodoyabashi, Osaka, we operate as a showroom rather than a retail store. If we were to operate as a store, the focus would inevitably become "selling."

By operating as a showroom, our staff can concentrate on explaining our products and ensuring that everyone understands them correctly.
We focus on communicating with you to allow you to directly experience the appeal of wonderful advanced technologies and to thoroughly hear your feedback.

Just like the Apple Stores created by Steve Jobs, whom we deeply respect.

Through this showroom, we want you to directly experience our products, understand their functions correctly, and feel how they can transform your daily life into the future.

 

To share the appeal of advanced materials with more people.
And to be a place where we can discuss the future of manufacturing together.

We hope you will continue to patronize our showroom and share your "voice" with us.

 

We, MOONRAKERS,
are a project that directly connects the latest advanced technology with daily life, creating a comfortable, convenient, and beautiful "future."

We will continue to move forward diligently and sincerely, engaging in ongoing dialogues with all of you.
We would be grateful for your continued warm support.

 

2025.10.24

Invincible Hoodie & Pants | Restock Notification

The second collaboration with "WWS", "Invincible Hoodie | MOON-TECH® Parka & Pants," which went on general sale in July after last year's Makuake project.

It sold out quickly due to unexpected popularity, but we have brought it back just in time for the current season!

Invincible Hoodie & Pants Product Page

 

"WWS," a brand that "changes the way clothes are."
"MOONRAKERS," aiming to create "evolving clothing."

Although the words may differ, we are striving for the same future.
Our collaborations have continuously produced unprecedented products, receiving enthusiastic responses.

In both manufacturing and branding, we connect like-minded colleagues, bridge the divide between makers and users, and transform clothing, industries, and Japan.

This is a "dream that may not be reached."

However, once we envisioned that dream, we had no choice but to take on the challenge.
The enthusiastic support and warm voices we received for this challenge brought us great courage and confidence.

We will continue to meet your expectations and take on challenges with all our might.


We sincerely hope that we can continue to receive your warm support.
We will directly channel the support we receive from you into our manufacturing.
And together with you, we will surely create a beautiful "future life."

 

2025.10.21

Tokyo Nihonbashi Showroom - Temporary Closure on Sunday, November 2

Thank you for always supporting MOONRAKERS.

The Tokyo Nihonbashi Showroom will be temporarily closed on Sunday, November 2nd, due to staff circumstances.

Temporary Closure: Sunday, November 2nd

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

2025.10.20

【Important Notice】 Temporary Change to Shipping Schedule Due to Warehouse Relocation

We, MOONRAKERS, have reached our fifth year since the launch of our first product.
Thanks to your truly warm support, our project has greatly expanded, growing 20-fold in these five years. We are also expected to almost double our scale compared to last year.

Once again, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your truly warm support.

With this in mind, we intend to strive for service improvements in all aspects moving forward, in order to respond to your support with even better service.
To begin with, and to enable faster delivery and future service enhancements, we have decided to relocate our logistics warehouse.

Therefore, we apologize for any temporary inconvenience this may cause, but the product shipping schedule will be temporarily changed during the period below.

 

< Shipping Schedule Change Period >

Orders placed by October 26th (Sunday)
Will be shipped as usual.

Orders placed from October 27th (Monday) onwards
Will be shipped sequentially from November 4th (Tuesday).

 

*You can still place orders as usual during the target period, but please be aware that delivery may take longer than usual.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers, and we kindly ask for your understanding as we work to improve our services.

 

Furthermore, this relocation of our logistics warehouse aims not only to improve services for our customers but also to reduce the workload at our sewing factories. This initiative seeks to concurrently reduce logistics lead times, accelerate delivery speeds to our customers, and alleviate the burden on our factories by transferring some of the tasks previously handled by them to the logistics warehouse.

MOONRAKERS' endeavors cannot succeed without the cooperation of Japanese sewing factories. However, the reality of the sewing industry is becoming increasingly challenging, beyond what you might imagine.
The rise in minimum wages is not necessarily a bad thing. However, with continued increases expected in the future, the management of sewing factories is becoming more difficult.
On the other hand, many apparel companies are also facing tough management due to excessive competition, and I hear that many do not accept requests for increased processing fees from factories.

Among the sewing factories that were considering participating in the "M♾N Cluster," some are now considering "closing down" as they can no longer cope with the current situation.

We must accelerate our pace towards developing better products.
And we must improve our services to you and garner more support from everyone.
Like this logistics warehouse change, we must use all our wisdom to reduce the burden of manufacturing, place leveled orders that allow factories to operate year-round at appropriate processing fee levels, and protect Japanese manufacturing.

"I wish all apparel companies were like MOONRAKERS."

These are the words of one of our partner sewing factories.
The support you have given us has undoubtedly directly contributed to Japanese manufacturing. However, this is still only a part of it.

Moving forward, we will employ all means, not just our own growth, to expand this impact.

Change clothing, change the industry, change Japan.
Create the "future" with everyone involved.

From here, we will dedicate everything to continue this challenge.

We kindly ask for your continued support.

 

 

 

2025.10.16

MOONRAKERS Logo T-shirt (short sleeve/long sleeve) restock! Navy is now available as a new color for the short-sleeve version.

"MOON-TECH® Logo T-shirt Short Sleeve/Long Sleeve," which had been out of stock for some time, is back in stock at our online store!

The short-sleeve logo T-shirt is now available again with a new navy color, in addition to white and black, for a total of three colors.

Click here for MOON-TECH® products

 

"MOONRAKERS" means "fools who continue to chase dreams that may be out of reach."

Our challenge to "evolve clothing with the latest advanced technology" and to "revitalize Japan by bringing back manufacturing" were both ridiculed as impossible and laughed at as unattainable dreams.

However, we decided to continue being fools who pursue ideals, believing in the power of advanced materials that change the world and bringing together the power of Japan's proud technology companies.
Our brand name, "MOONRAKERS," is our declaration of this resolve.

 


This year, we made a great leap forward.
That was because we had the wind of everyone's support.
Because the compass of everyone's voices guided us.
Because everyone accompanied us on this adventurous journey as a member of "MOONRAKERS."

Once again, we express our heartfelt gratitude for the daily words of encouragement we receive from so many people.

We, "MOONRAKERS | Fools who continue to chase unattainable dreams," will continue to walk with you.

We sincerely ask for your continued support.

 

 

2025.10.14

"Kamifu® Shirt 2.0" Restock and Discontinuation Announcement

Today, we are announcing that the "Camifu® Shirt 2.0," which has been out of stock for a long time and for which we have received many restock requests, will be back in stock on our online shop tomorrow, October 15th (Wednesday), starting at noon.

Camifu® Shirt 2.0 Final Sale
\Starts October 15th (Wednesday) at 12:00 PM/

 

For those who love white shirts but can't find the perfect one – "lost in white shirts."
The "Camifu® Shirt 2.0" is our heartfelt creation for all of you.

It boasts high functionality, suppressing transparency and wrinkles often found in shirts.
It offers convenience, drying quickly after washing and requiring no ironing, ensuring long-lasting durability.
Furthermore, it features innovation, combining the natural feel and subtle texture not found in conventional synthetic fibers.
These qualities are born from Toray's innovative technology, "NANODESIGN®," a world-renowned advanced textile technology from Japan.

We are incredibly happy to announce this restock, responding to the many requests we received even after it went out of stock.

However, today we also have some unfortunate news to share with you.

This product has continued to have a very high defect rate in mass production due to incompatibility between the advanced material "Camifu®" used in the fabric and subsequent processing. We have repeatedly conducted technical verifications with Toray, who is responsible for developing the material, but have ultimately concluded that future re-production will be difficult.

Therefore, unfortunately, this product will be "discontinued" after this restock.
The story of the "Camifu® Shirt" that we have woven together with you will temporarily come to an end with this shipment.

We sincerely apologize to everyone who has supported the "Camifu® Shirt" for having to deliver such news.
However, we will continue to devote all our efforts to developing the next "evolving shirt" so that we can once again show you an improved version.

We hope you will look forward to the day when this story resumes.

 

Furthermore, for this restocked item, not only the fabric but also the sewing is done in Japan.
The sewing is handled by our new partner, "LEXUS" in Nagasaki Prefecture.
With their high level of craftsmanship specialized in shirt sewing, they have skillfully shaped this material, which is extremely difficult to handle and highly challenging.

In fact, products with both fabric and sewing made in Japan are currently on the verge of extinction. It is said that they now account for only about 1% of the clothing distributed in Japan.

International division of labor is absolutely correct in terms of efficiency. However, on the other hand, we do not believe that "monozukuri" (craftsmanship/manufacturing) should disappear from Japan. This is because clothing manufacturing is truly delicate.

Some may say, "The same product can be made even if outsourced overseas."

However, we don't think so. We believe that Japanese craftsmanship has a special brilliance precisely because of Japan's climate and artisan spirit. We feel that the idea of sharing technology and co-creating can only be realized in Japan. We feel that if "monozukuri" is lost from Japan, the "evolution of clothing" will stop.


And we are currently putting all our efforts into creating a system that can supply "Made in Japan" products to everyone at a reasonable price point compared to overseas products.
This is a challenge to "bring manufacturing back to Japan."

This time, we had to inform you about the discontinuation of the "Camifu® Shirt." However, it is also the beginning of a new story of challenge.

Transparently. Sincerely. Single-mindedly.

Project "MOONRAKERS" will continue its journey of evolution with all of you.

We hope for your continued warm support for our challenge and for the new story we weave together with you.

 

2025.10.08

Tokyo Nihonbashi Showroom - Temporary Closure on Friday, October 10th

Thank you for always choosing MOONRAKERS.

We apologize for the short notice, but the Tokyo Nihonbashi Showroom will be temporarily closed on Friday, October 10th, due to staff availability.

Temporary Closure: Friday, October 10th

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

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