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KATE’S FRIENDS
Pleasant! Pitiable! It feels good to the touch! From the scraps of wetsuits, a sea companion was born.
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KATE'S FRIENDS is a product made from wetsuit scraps born from "T-KATE International", which continues to make wetsuits in Chigasaki.
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In an effort to make high-performance wetsuit fabrics familiar to people, while on the other hand, to make it known that chemical fibers are "troublesome garbage," we hold various workshops along with product planning.
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Led by TERUAKI KANAI, a craftsman and legendary surfer in Chigasaki, each piece is made by hand.
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有限会社 T-KATE インターナショナル
T-KATE International
Based on his own experience, legendary surfer TERUAKI KANAI of Chigasaki aims to create a "wetsuit that can be worn for a lifetime" and designs and manufactures various marine wear, plans for apparel miscellaneous goods that take advantage of the characteristics of the wetsuit material "neoprene", and a catering-centered restaurant business KATE'S Businesses such as CAFE are carried out by the family with the keyword of "richness of life".
His family, led by his wife, who is in charge of management, has a strong sense of unity, and it is important for a total of 10 people, including his son and his wife, sister, and grandchildren who live nearby, to gather for dinner every day.
The company's name is derived from T (Top), KA (from the name of his wife, who is in charge of management), and TE (TERUAKI).
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I want to use scrap materials to give back to the ocean.
We have been making wetsuits and various marine wear in Chigasaki for nearly 40 years. Among them, "I want to do something about the large amount of scrap wood" has been a long-standing issue, and after thinking about it, we arrived at a way to use it, which is a type of key chain that can be hung from the neck, which is used by surfers.
Chloroprene rubber, which is the material of wetsuits, is a troublesome garbage, and since it is a chemical fiber, it is treated as industrial waste when it is disposed of. The more garbage you have, the more energy you have to incinerate, the more carbon dioxide you release, and of course, the more money you have. We are devising ways to reduce the amount of waste we can reduce while making products.
The surplus part of the product is used for workshops with children and as the contents of the mascot of the sea creature used at events.
As a result, we were able to reduce the amount of waste from 10~20 bags in 60L bags to 5 bags in one year.
Because we enjoy surfing with the sea, we want to reduce the amount of garbage we generate as much as possible. We would like to continue to make eco-friendly products in order to give back the little that we can do as we receive the great benefits of the ocean and to leave the rich nature to the next generation.
"Finn" art using offcuts.
What are we doing?
Proposing the richness of clothing, food, and housing
We believe that each and every one of us will lead to a richer life and think about the environment, such as the SDGs.
To that end, we are engaged in various businesses with the keyword of "richness of clothing, food, and housing."
"Clothing" is the only wetsuit in the world that can be worn for a lifetime. With the catchphrase "Let's fix it without throwing it away", we also repair things from other stores.
"Food" is a restaurant business that is locally produced for local consumption that provides catering, etc., and "Kates Beach Club" is operated by an affiliated company as a "residence" where children participate in activities at the sea after school.
Here in Chigasaki, the sea and nature are inseparable, and I feel that both adults and children are highly interested in environmental issues. And there's a culture of open and friendly socializing. Through our "clothing, food, and housing" business, we would like to continue to provide services that can be passed on to the next generation while nurturing together Shonan and Chigasaki, where we value, live, work, and play, and live, work, and play with encounters where we can share our thoughts.
Commitment to the product
Using wetsuit scraps, it is designed with the theme of sea creatures so that you can feel close to the sea. While referring to existing items, we design them ourselves and make them by hand one by one.
Whale Shark Key Case
It is a standard and best-selling product. It is a key case that can be hung from the neck, and the key fits in the body of the whale shark, so it is not visible from the outside, and it does not hurt to wear it on bare skin. The color of the fabric, the color of the stitching, and the pattern on the back are different one by one, and there are many combinations of products.
The polka dots on the back are fluorescent, so they glow faintly in the dark.
Mini Shachi Reel Code
The plump 3D form is cute, and it is a key case with a carabiner.
When you pull the key from inside the body, the reel stretches, and it is a convenient item to attach to a bag.
Who are supporting us?
It is available at our own online shop, Hayama Marina, and Malibu Hotel in Zushi.
We have also opened stores at various festivals and events such as Oiso City, and are popular with children and people of various ages.
In 2019, a photo booth was set up at the international flying disc competition "AOBUC" held in Wakayama, and key cases were presented as a novelty to all participants.
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KATE’S FRIENDS
Pleasant! Pitiable! It feels good to the touch! From the scraps of wetsuits, a sea companion was born.
1
KATE'S FRIENDS is a product made from wetsuit scraps born from "T-KATE International", which continues to make wetsuits in Chigasaki.
2
In an effort to make high-performance wetsuit fabrics familiar to people, while on the other hand, to make it known that chemical fibers are "troublesome garbage," we hold various workshops along with product planning.
3
Led by TERUAKI KANAI, a craftsman and legendary surfer in Chigasaki, each piece is made by hand.
Brand Owner
More about the Brand Owner
有限会社 T-KATE インターナショナル
T-KATE International
Based on his own experience, legendary surfer TERUAKI KANAI of Chigasaki aims to create a "wetsuit that can be worn for a lifetime" and designs and manufactures various marine wear, plans for apparel miscellaneous goods that take advantage of the characteristics of the wetsuit material "neoprene", and a catering-centered restaurant business KATE'S Businesses such as CAFE are carried out by the family with the keyword of "richness of life".
His family, led by his wife, who is in charge of management, has a strong sense of unity, and it is important for a total of 10 people, including his son and his wife, sister, and grandchildren who live nearby, to gather for dinner every day.
The company's name is derived from T (Top), KA (from the name of his wife, who is in charge of management), and TE (TERUAKI).
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Why are we doing?
What are we doing?
Commitment to the product
Who are supporting us?
Why are we doing?
Auto-translated
I want to use scrap materials to give back to the ocean.
We have been making wetsuits and various marine wear in Chigasaki for nearly 40 years. Among them, "I want to do something about the large amount of scrap wood" has been a long-standing issue, and after thinking about it, we arrived at a way to use it, which is a type of key chain that can be hung from the neck, which is used by surfers.
Chloroprene rubber, which is the material of wetsuits, is a troublesome garbage, and since it is a chemical fiber, it is treated as industrial waste when it is disposed of. The more garbage you have, the more energy you have to incinerate, the more carbon dioxide you release, and of course, the more money you have. We are devising ways to reduce the amount of waste we can reduce while making products.
The surplus part of the product is used for workshops with children and as the contents of the mascot of the sea creature used at events.
As a result, we were able to reduce the amount of waste from 10~20 bags in 60L bags to 5 bags in one year.
Because we enjoy surfing with the sea, we want to reduce the amount of garbage we generate as much as possible. We would like to continue to make eco-friendly products in order to give back the little that we can do as we receive the great benefits of the ocean and to leave the rich nature to the next generation.
"Finn" art using offcuts.
What are we doing?
Proposing the richness of clothing, food, and housing
We believe that each and every one of us will lead to a richer life and think about the environment, such as the SDGs.
To that end, we are engaged in various businesses with the keyword of "richness of clothing, food, and housing."
"Clothing" is the only wetsuit in the world that can be worn for a lifetime. With the catchphrase "Let's fix it without throwing it away", we also repair things from other stores.
"Food" is a restaurant business that is locally produced for local consumption that provides catering, etc., and "Kates Beach Club" is operated by an affiliated company as a "residence" where children participate in activities at the sea after school.
Here in Chigasaki, the sea and nature are inseparable, and I feel that both adults and children are highly interested in environmental issues. And there's a culture of open and friendly socializing. Through our "clothing, food, and housing" business, we would like to continue to provide services that can be passed on to the next generation while nurturing together Shonan and Chigasaki, where we value, live, work, and play, and live, work, and play with encounters where we can share our thoughts.
Commitment to the product
Using wetsuit scraps, it is designed with the theme of sea creatures so that you can feel close to the sea. While referring to existing items, we design them ourselves and make them by hand one by one.
Whale Shark Key Case
It is a standard and best-selling product. It is a key case that can be hung from the neck, and the key fits in the body of the whale shark, so it is not visible from the outside, and it does not hurt to wear it on bare skin. The color of the fabric, the color of the stitching, and the pattern on the back are different one by one, and there are many combinations of products.
The polka dots on the back are fluorescent, so they glow faintly in the dark.
Mini Shachi Reel Code
The plump 3D form is cute, and it is a key case with a carabiner.
When you pull the key from inside the body, the reel stretches, and it is a convenient item to attach to a bag.
Who are supporting us?
It is available at our own online shop, Hayama Marina, and Malibu Hotel in Zushi.
We have also opened stores at various festivals and events such as Oiso City, and are popular with children and people of various ages.
In 2019, a photo booth was set up at the international flying disc competition "AOBUC" held in Wakayama, and key cases were presented as a novelty to all participants.
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