Kolon Sport, which was founded in 1973.
It is recognized as a brand that laid the foundation for Korean outdoor culture and has led the Korean textile industry with its pioneering nylon production in the country.
Since its launch, it has been the first company in Korea to produce authentic mountaineering clothing, proposing a new outdoor lifestyle.
In 1985, he established the “Kolon Mountaineering School” to systematically spread mountaineering education and outdoor culture.
They have played a leading role.
Against the backdrop of Korea’s unique topography, where mountains and cities meet, Kolon Sport proposes modern outdoor wear that fuses field-proven technology with urban sensibilities.
By seamlessly integrating functionality and style, the brand has established a solid position as one that effortlessly transcends the boundaries between everyday life and the outdoors.
Functionality is at the core of Kolon Sport’s competitiveness .
The brand actively adopts the latest material technologies to provide high performance,
In addition to outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, backpacking, and trail running,
Expanding its reach to an “everyday line” that can be worn in daily life, the brand has developed designs that complement an entire lifestyle.
Last year, they also collaborated with Wales Bonner, who was appointed creative director of Hermès’ new men’s line .
Furthermore, this year, the brand has steadily strengthened its presence as a fashion brand by collaborating with designer Jiyong Kim , who is making a name for herself on the global scene .
Kolon Sport will begin its full-scale expansion into the Japanese market starting with the Fall /Winter 2026 season .
Prior to its expansion, Kolon Sports operated a program at “GO OUT SUPER HIKING JAPAN,” held in October of this year, where participants could directly experience Kolon Sports’ apparel, backpacks, tents, and other products on-site.
The BPL (Backpacking Light) line features lightweight and water-repellent Alpha Down .
Furthermore, the tent and shoe products, which reliably protect users even in bad weather, were highly praised, providing an opportunity to reaffirm the brand’s potential in the Japanese market.
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Homepage: https://www.kolonsport.com/
Japanese Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolonsport.jp/
