This is a separate article edited and written by the commerce team of MediaGene Inc., to which Gizmodo Japan belongs.
Reprinted from Lifehacker [Japan]
It's still cold, isn't it?
On the calendar, the first day of spring has already passed, and it's time to transition to spring, but you still need cold-weather goods. I think everyone is taking measures against the cold by wearing coats and layered clothes, but if you are not good at cold, why not try increasing the defense power of your neck?
This time, we would like to introduce the neck warmer "Pteragon" that is currently being campaigned on our sister site machi-ya.
The same effect can be obtained with a muffler, but when I borrowed a sample and tried using it, I liked that it was lightweight and didn't feel heavy, and that it was easy to store.
Light yet warm
Start with the exterior.
The cylindrical neck warmer is not much different from general products. However, the back part was shorter and it was devised to fit easily on the shoulder line.
There are many products made of a single material such as knit or fleece, but PTERAGON has a dual design with nylon fabric on the front and fleece fabric on the back.
It seems that this fleece part contains graphene, which has high thermal conductivity, to increase heat retention.
The main body is lightweight at about 62g.
The muffler I own was also a thin type, but the neck warmer was the winner in terms of weight.
The muffler is also an attractive product because it retains heat and functions as a fashion item.
Comfortable to wear
It's not a voluminous product, but the nylon fabric on the surface blocks the wind well, so I was able to feel the warmth even when the cold wind was blowing.
It is said that if you protect your neck (neck, wrists, ankles), you can prevent your body temperature from dropping, so it is one of the logical cold protection measures.
The main body has a function that allows you to adjust the elastic cord, so if you are worried about drafts, adjust it according to your body shape and clothes.
The feel of the fleece part was also good.
The only color available is the orange in the image, so you may choose to wear it a little, but in winter, there are many dark coordinations, so I think it will often be a highlight color.
It goes without saying that you can travel on foot, but it seems to be more effective when riding a bicycle or motorcycle, where the sensible temperature drops significantly.
Compact and portable
The nylon part of the outer fabric doubles as a storage case, and it was possible to store it compactly just by pushing it in.
If it is a large pocket, it can be stored as it is,
It looks like it would be nice to hang it on a bag or something so it doesn't take up too much space.
It might be convenient to have one for everyone who is active even in winter, such as sports and camping.
Pteragon, a lightweight and compact neck warmer that uses the advanced material graphene, is currently running a great campaign on the crowdfunding site machi-ya.
At the time of writing, it was possible to order from 4,784 yen (including tax and shipping), which is 20% off the planned sales price.
If you are interested, please check it from the link below.
67g portable neck warmer "Pteragon" containing heat retention and antibacterial graphene
