Through this initiative, the two companies will conduct trials of Moonrakers’ advanced functional wear on NYK-operated vessels and at Keihin Dock, the NYK Group’s sole shipyard.
Feedback will be gathered directly from the frontline, and the results will be incorporated into the design of new uniforms. The collaboration also envisions the development and commercial distribution of innerwear tailored to the working conditions of seafarers, with potential expansion to general consumers.
Traditionally, uniforms used aboard ships and in shipyards have not been specifically designed to meet the very distinct needs of maritime environments. NYK aimed to create uniforms that significantly enhance seafarers’ comfort by incorporating Moonrakers’ proprietary MOON-TECH® advanced-textile technology. Co-developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Toray, MOON-TECH® has demonstrated its capability to provide comfort in even the most extreme environments, including the International Space Station.
This joint effort is expected to foster greater workplace well-being during extended voyages and in the demanding shipbuilding environment, and elevate the logistics industry’s public image.
This initiative is part of “KANDO – Innovation through Logistics,” an NYK-led program geared toward redefining logistics and introducing new values to society.
