[Everyday Outdoor] K2, Spine-Chilling Dual Cooling Functional Wear

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] K2 has introduced the refreshed 'Ossak' series with enhanced cooling features to prepare for increasingly hot summers. K2's Ossak series is a cooling product line that eliminates sweat and stickiness, which inevitably occur during the summer heat, through K2's unique dual cooling system that provides continuous and repetitive cooling.

To prepare for the extended summer, the series offers a variety of products beyond cooling T-shirts, including jackets, pants, and training sets. The flagship product, the Light Short Sleeve T-shirt, maximizes cooling effects by applying a dual system: a high-gauge fabric knitted densely with cool-touch material on the sleeves and back panel, and PCM cooling prints that absorb heat when body temperature rises.

Additionally, it is an ultra-lightweight product weighing only 98g for size 100, offering excellent lightness and breathability. The front of the T-shirt uses mesh fabric that is over 20% lighter compared to regular T-shirts, maximizing lightness and ventilation. Deodorant tape with antibacterial and odor control functions is applied to the underarm area, which tends to sweat heavily, providing comfort throughout wear.

K2 also introduced the lightweight hiking shoe 'Flyhike Core.' The Flyhike Core features Gore-Tex Surround 4.0 technology, boasting excellent breathability and reduced weight. The shoe upper uses ventilation mesh fabric for a comfortable fit, and three-dimensional patterned injection parts on the sides prevent shoe twisting.

With an EX-Grip outsole that enhances abrasion resistance, it offers excellent traction and durability, providing stable, slip-free performance in urban walking, hiking, and mountain climbing environments. The lightweight Boa Fit system with a dial mechanism makes it easy to put on and take off, which is another advantage.