Roar HD Crew

【Store Manager's Comment】

The Roar is here, built to withstand even the toughest use!
Since its launch, the Roar series has been incredibly popular for its design, which pairs easily with everyday wear, and the functionality of Octa® and wool.

The previous Roar wasn't without its weaknesses. In response to feedback that it was so good in both design and function that users wanted to keep using it for demanding mountain activities, this HD (Hard Use) version was created.

For more details, please see the manufacturer's description below, but it looks like it offers exceptional durability...!
Whether you've used previous Roar models or have never tried one before, this sweater is sure to become a staple for fall and winter.

【Fit】

Designed with more active use in mind than other ROAR series, it features a regular fit. The sleeve and chest areas are tapered, and the cuffs are finished with wide ribbing for ease of movement and a sleek silhouette.

[Male Store Manager] 170 cm / 67 kg. Reference size worn: M/L

It has excellent stretch, so any size will fit, but the length is best in M/L. I usually have to think twice about sizing, but I didn't have to hesitate with this product.

【Excerpt from Manufacturer's Description】

A Rather Unique ROAR Wool Sweater

"I want to use it more actively for climbing."
"I want it to be more resistant to rubbing against my backpack."
This Hard Use model was born from such feedback.

Rather than pursuing lightness alone, priority was given to enhancing abrasion resistance, even if it meant a slight increase in weight. CORDURA® nylon was incorporated to increase strength, creating a fabric designed to withstand prolonged friction against backpacks and contact with rocks.

To test its abrasion resistance, I climbed a chimney in Yamanashi Prefecture while rubbing my back against andesite—a rather extreme test. Although it was different from the product's intended use, it is true that there was no visible change, and I was genuinely amazed by its durability.

Combining CORDURA® with a wool sweater may be a somewhat unusual choice. Of course, if you are only considering lightness and softness, there are other options.

However, when you think about using a single garment for as long as possible, there are things you can gain in exchange for lightness.

This is a slightly different ROAR wool sweater born from that philosophy.

What is twisted yarn? Twisted yarn is yarn made by twisting multiple strands together. Examples include hollow-core hand-knitting yarn made from a single type of fiber, and yarn made by combining different types of fibers, such as polyester and wool.

Furthermore, the hardness and strength of twisted yarn vary depending on the number of twists. It takes skilled craftsmanship to carefully adjust the twist and repeat testing until the yarn is perfected, with the desired finish in mind. Yarn that has been brushed or specially shaped is called "design yarn."

At STATIC, we focused on this design yarn technology, twisting wool with hollow Octa® yarn and brushing only the wool. This resulted in AYUKAN, a one-of-a-kind yarn that combines the lightness of Octa® yarn with the loft and warmth of brushed wool.

This sweater was made using whole-garment knitting with this yarn. Whole-garment knitting knits the garment directly from the yarn. Normally, about 20–30% of fabric is lost as cutting waste when making T-shirts or fleece garments (*). However, when a whole garment is knitted, only about 6 g of yarn waste is produced, making it an eco-friendly manufacturing method with a waste rate of less than 5%.

*At STATIC, we also recycle cutting waste or turn it back into yarn rather than throwing it away.

Its features are:

- A mid-layer sweater with enhanced abrasion resistance using CORDURA® yarn
- A hoodless design that makes layering easy

【Specifications】

- Materials: 50% wool, 29% polyester, 21% nylon
- Fit: Regular
- Weight: 275 g (Regular M/L)
- Yarn Origin: Japan, Taiwan
- Dyeing: Japan, Taiwan
- Manufacturing: Japan

【Care】

- Do not use fabric softener or bleach
- Hand wash or use a laundry net and wash on a delicate or hand-wash cycle
- As this is a knit garment, be careful not to snag it on branches
- Do not tumble dry or dry clean

【Environmental Impact】

- Uses a manufacturing method with minimal material waste
- The brushed areas are made of wool, reducing the shedding of microplastics
- Octa® yarn is undyed, reducing CO2 emissions from yarn dyeing by more than 50%
- The brand tag, size tag, and quality label are made from 100% recycled polyester derived from plastic bottles
- Recycled materials are also used for accessories
- This product is not individually packaged in plastic; it is wrapped in thin paper for shipping

【Manufacturer's Description】

STATIC is Japan's first [eco-friendly outdoor brand]. The apparel industry is one of the most environmentally burdensome industries worldwide. Outdoor wear is no exception, but amid the changing natural environment caused by global warming and other factors, we want to continue this outdoor activity that is also a way of life.

In this situation, we wondered what we could do, and the answer we came to is the eco-friendly outdoor brand "STATIC."