NANGA Co., Ltd. (NANGA) and Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) have launched a crowdfunding project for the 'Doctor Yellow SLEEPING BAG,' the first official collaboration between the two companies.
Maibara City in Shiga Prefecture, where NANGA is headquartered, is a town deeply connected to the line once traveled by the Doctor Yellow (T4 formation), which retired in January of last year. Drawing on over 30 years of experience in creating high-quality down products capable of withstanding harsh environments, NANGA is pouring its passion and technical expertise into this project.
1. Project Overview The 'Doctor Yellow SLEEPING BAG' will be available for pre-order via crowdfunding, with production confirmed only upon reaching the target amount.
Support Period: May 19, 2026 (Tue) 15:00 - June 30, 2026 (Tue) 23:59 Target Amount: 3,500,000 JPY Model: All or Nothing
2. Support Plans ① Standard Plan: 77,000 JPY ② Early Bird Plan (10% OFF): 69,300 JPY (Limited to 30 units) ③ Early Bird Plan (5% OFF): 73,150 JPY (Limited to 40 units) ④ NANGA Factory Tour Plan: 88,000 JPY (Limited to 3 units)
3. Shipping Schedule First 100 units: Scheduled for mid-November 2026 Subsequent 400 units: Expected between summer and autumn 2027
4. Product Specifications Fabric: Exterior: 40dn Nylon (AURORA-TEX®) / Interior: 15dn Ripstop Nylon Internal Structure: Trapezoidal box-quilt structure Down: Spanish Duck Down 90/10 (760FP) Down Weight: 600g Comfort Rating: Approx. -4°C / -11°C (4-season compatible) Total Weight: Approx. 1,170g
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