Kobe, Japan – May 6, 2025 – Finetrack Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Spring & Summer collection, led by the stretchable and breathable Everbreath® Photon Shell—a new rainwear solution featuring the next-generation water-resistant zipper, AquaGuard® Tightened.
As an outdoor apparel and gear manufacturer dedicated to developing technical layering systems for backcountry pursuits, and with a strong foundation in textile and material innovation, Finetrack presents the Everbreath® Photon Shell. The Everbreath® fabric—engineered for stretchability, breathability, and waterproof performance—is now paired with a newly developed zipper technology from a joint effort between Finetrack and YKK Corporation, making the Everbreath® Photon a dependable solution for backcountry conditions.
AquaGuard® Tightened is a next-generation water-resistant zipper offering enhanced sealing strength while eliminating the need for an inner flap. The result is reduced bulk, improved comfort, and elevated water protection.
“As many in the industry know, the original water-resistant zipper—developed in the 1990s by YKK in partnership with a leading outdoor brand—was a landmark innovation that advanced outdoor gear technology. Its open accessibility helped drive progress across technical outerwear and gear design. We would like to express our deepest respect to those pioneers and the spirit in which the technology was shared.”
Now, decades later, AquaGuard® Tightened seeks to carry that legacy forward. In the same spirit, this new zipper technology will be openly available to all YKK partner brands. “We believe this is how our industry continues to move forward together—by taking turns to trailbreak.”
The Everbreath® Photon is now available internationally.
For further product information or testing samples, please contact:
Finetrack Global Team
Finetrack Co. Ltd., Kobe, Japan
Email: global@finetrack.com
Website: www.finetrackglobal.com
