“The Folding Fan, Evolved with Functional Materials”
The folding fan is a quintessential part of summer.
It looks cool, and with one tucked into your bag, it is a handy item you can use with ease in the city or while traveling.
We have reconstructed this summer staple from a meanswhile perspective.
*This product is exclusive to our flagship store in Komazawa and our online store.
Behind this product was a personal frustration of designer Fujisaki.
Every summer, Fujisaki never went without a folding fan, but paper fans are vulnerable to water and tearing, so they had to be used with care.
Fans made from fabrics such as nylon, on the other hand, are thick and hard to fold, and with continued use the pleats soften so much that they no longer fold properly.
To solve both weaknesses, meanswhile chose a special material: Dyneema® Composite Fabric.
Also known as “Cuben Fiber,” this material is a polyethylene fiber that is ultralight yet more than 15 times stronger than steel.
It is said to be over 40% stronger than aramid fiber, and is tough enough to be used in bulletproof vests and high-end outdoor gear.
It is also highly resistant to water, UV, and chemicals, making it ideal for going out in summer.
The result is a fan you can toss into a bag or pocket and use hard without worry.
The meanswhile approach of “elevating function into design” lives on in this item too.
A material chosen for both durability and lightness, a construction designed for everyday use, and the pleasure of watching it “grow” the more you use it.
More than a way to beat the summer heat, it is a new staple that fits the lifestyle of the person who carries it.
We hope you will experience how it feels to use.
[LIMITED] Folding Fan “sense” with Dyneema®
¥15,400 (tax included)