How Uniqlo AIRism technology works (2024)

FAQs

How Uniqlo AIRism technology works? ›

AIRism is comfort conditioning technology. The special material which is made of ultra-thin fibers absorb and emit water vapor from your body. The first-class moisture absorption and desorption mitigate sweaty feelings and heats inside clothes.

AIRism: The Secret to Ultimate Comfort

UNIQLO's AIRism technology is designed to power a wide range of warm-weather styles that can keep you comfortable through every hot, humid trek. To prevent stickiness, the AIRism fabric is spun extra smooth with ultra-fine fibers that absorb and instantly wick away sweat.

AIRism is made from fibres that absorb water vapour better than ordinary polyester, so it keeps you feeling fresh even as you sweat.

AIRism uses a long, fine microfiber thread for a texture similar to silk. The moisture-absorbing fibers of AIRism quickly absorb water vapor from the body.

Uniqlo's DRY technology keeps you cool when you're feeling the heat, and its stretchy mobility makes it easy to run around with your companion. He wears: dry stretch zip hoodie, crew neck tee, DRY EX shorts, compression tights, bomber jacket. Ready to: run errands.

The Wall Street Journal reports the company is applying a new generation of radio frequency identification readers in its checkout machines, allowing shoppers to simply drop their goods in bins at automated checkout stations that read the RFID tags, removing the need for scanning by hand.

AIRISM UV PROTECTION MESH HOODIE

Offering sun protection in a light, easy layer, our highly rated hoodie has been updated with cutting edge new features. New this season, it now packs away compactly into the pocket, perfectly designed for UV protection on the go.

Uniqlo has a clear vision of its brand.

Its clothing is up-to-date and fashionable, but not trendy. Its fabric innovation and in-house design provide exceptional and unique functional performance. Uniqlo provides “made for all' clothing that can be worn whenever and wherever.

A: Yes. AIRism quickly diffuses moisture using a “capillary effect”, and is extremely quick-drying to keep you comfortable.

The capillary action of the fabric's ultra-fine fibres means AIRism products instantly absorb and diffuse sweat. This leaves you feeling cool and dry, even during the year's hotter days. AIRism's sleek texture is extra gentle on the skin.

Does UNIQLO have formaldehyde? ›

Once packaged in a completely formalin-free factory environment, we make sure they stay unopened until they reach UNIQLO stores around the globe. If a package is ripped or opened, our staff are trained to perform decontamination processes to remove any formaldehyde that may have transferred to the product.

The shirt shrink about 1 inch after being wash on cold and tumble dried, which took the length of it to just the right size for me. It might seem just a tad big before the wash if you buy true to size, but it works really nice for me.

A: Yes. AIRism is made from fibres that absorb water vapour better than ordinary polyester, so it keeps you feeling fresh even as you sweat.

The capillary action of the fabric's ultra-fine fibres means AIRism products instantly absorb and diffuse sweat. This leaves you feeling cool and dry, even during the year's hotter days.

A: Yes, AIRism is made from long, fine microfibers, so it feels as smooth as silk.

Like many other fashion brands trying to appeal to conscious consumers, Uniqlo offers more and more sustainable products. It claims to be committed to making sustainability a priority. "One type of sustainability is technical - it's about things like recycled fibers and reducing water usage.

RFID Shopping Carts

Once the customer selects the product, they use the RFID tag hanged with the product on the RFID device of the shopping cart. The function of the RFID shopping cart is to show product size, color, price in front of the RFID device's screen.

The RFID self-checkout kiosk works by using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags embedded in the items or on the tags to track them from the moment they are taken from the shelves. The kiosk is equipped with sensors that can detect these tags and the customer is then required to confirm the items and check out.

Radio Frequency Identification is a technology which enables a digital message to be sent via radio waves. RFID Tagging is an ID system which uses tiny microchips in labels. These microchips contain a small amount of information, such as product and price, which can be sent to a receiver, or 'reader'.

The protection is relatively safe even if you throw the garment into the wash: “We have verified that the effectiveness of UNIQLO UV Protection products does not decrease after 10 washes. For fabrics that absorb UV rays, the effect may gradually decrease after several years of repeated washing.

Is AIRism good for winter? ›

While we use the AIRISM as a daily wardrobe in Hawaii, it is perfect to wear as a base layer for the winter. AIRISM is a smart breathable base layer that releases heat and moisture and adapts to any weather condition.

Encasing the filter is the AIRism mesh fabric. The AIRism mask is silky smooth on the skin. The inner AIRism layer is free of the stiffness or thickness typical of non-woven and cotton masks, maximising comfort. The triple-layer mesh structure keeps the mask light and thin, optimising breathability.

Weaknesses. Limited Product Variety: Unlike many of its competitors who cater to the 'fast fashion' trend with frequently changing product lines, Uniqlo focuses primarily on basic, timeless clothing items. This could limit its appeal to customers seeking trendy, seasonal styles.

Agree or disagree but store innovativeness, aesthetic, layout, fit, and quality relative to price point are better at Uniqlo. The H&M store is a less pleasing experience, fit is a bit whack, and garments seem to be of a cheaper quality.

Earlier this year, Uniqlo announced that it would be bumping up the price of its autumn and winter wear due to the rising costs of distribution and raw materials. As reported by The Yomiuri Shimbun, Uniqlo's spring and summer wear will also be going up in price starting mid-January 2023.

Delivering 24/7 comfort

To deliver this, the men's AIRism line is made from Toray's fine polyester fibers that allow the fabric to wick away perspiration quickly, be breathable, and provide a smooth and cool contact feel.

TUMBLE DRYING

We honestly don't recommend that you tumble dry anything other than bed linen and towels – and if you do – please use tumble dryer balls to shorten the drying time and remove static electricity.

Lightweight and comfortable, it's machine washable and ships in a pack of three.

Besides HeatTech, Uniqlo has also created AIRism (a soft fabric with quick-drying inner fabric), LifeWear (a blend between casual and sportswear) and UV Cut (material designed to prevent 90% of ultraviolet rays from reaching the wearer) technologies.

Nice fitting and comfortable

Love this as an undershirt or for sleeping. Really nice material to the touch and very breathable.

Can UNIQLO be trusted? ›

As of now I still trust the brand and shop there frequently for most of my wardrobe basics. Their clothes and accessories always last the longest in my clothing collection due to their high quality construction and timeless designs/silhouettes. If you still have not yet tried Uniqlo, you NEED TO TRY.

UNIQLO produces approximately 500 million articles of clothing every year, with about 80% made in China. In this issue of The Power of Clothing, we explore the process, environment and people behind the production of UNIQLO products.

Washing new clothes before wearing them can remove up to 60% of formaldehyde. The process only requires a regular detergent to be effective.

Weaving with top quality, hard-to-find fabrics.

Supima® cotton originates from Pima, a major cotton-growing region in the southwest United States. The fibers are 35 mm or longer. This ultra-long cotton is very hard to find, as it accounts for less than 1% of global cotton production.

Cotton is the best fabric to protect against sweat because it helps keep your body cool. The Mayo Clinic recommends silk and wool as alternatives to cotton, too.

Our signature four-way stretch fabric is sweat-wicking and cottony soft—we love this performance fabric for its serious stretch and recovery. A sweat-wicking, four-way stretch fabric that's cool to the touch and fits like a second skin.

Uniqlo says the products – which come in standard, “Extra Warm” and “Ultra Warm” varieties – use “cutting-edge fiber technology” to “wick the moisture from the human body and convert the kinetic energy into heat”.

It's made out of repurposed cotton fibres and can rapidly absorb and release moisture—and so helps balance out excess body heat. The AIRism line epitomizes cool—both in look and feel. All this means that these clothes are essentially self-cooling.

That dilemma has been resolved with groundbreaking technology—HEATTECH from UNIQLO. Its fibers absorb moisture that the body emits, and the fabric itself generates heat. Just wearing it automatically warms you—a surprising innovation in technology wear.

Why did Uniqlo fail in us? ›

As a dominated fast retailing brand in Asia, UNIQLO has performed excellently in most Asian countries. However, the mediocre sales revenue and small market share in United States has became a serious problem for further expansion.

A parody featuring a 90-year-old former laborer has gone viral. Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo pulled an ad in South Korea after it sparked boycotts and protests. South Koreans say the commercial takes a jab at Koreans forced to work as laborers during World War II.

The Uniqlo fast fashion pollution scandals

Uniqlo has been accused of using hazardous chemicals in their clothing production, which can be harmful to both workers and the environment.

The capillary action of the fabric's ultra-fine fibres means AIRism products instantly absorb and diffuse sweat. This leaves you feeling cool and dry, even during the year's hotter days. AIRism's sleek texture is extra gentle on the skin.

The mask has a bacterial filtration efficiency of 99% and pollen particle collection efficiency of 99% (initial values).

For the correct way of wearing the mask, the "AIRism" logo side is to be worn facing in.

About Traditional Japanese Masks: Traditional Japanese masks are made from many materials clay, wood, leather, cloth, paper, or metal. Today they are mostly decorative and you can buy them at shrine festivals and events in Japan or on the internet here.

AIRism is made from fibres that absorb water vapour better than ordinary polyester, so even if you sweat, it keeps you feeling fresh.

The Japanese Heatgen technology fabric is said to "lock in" warmth when you wear it. It features a "brushed" material on the inside which is said to "keep you extra warm when the weather gets chilly".

Their effort, research, and collaboration resulted in a new genre of comfortable, breathable innerwear that UNIQLO coined AIRism.