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JEPLAN, INC. (Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Masaki Takao; hereinafter “JEPLAN”) announces that, effective October 1, 2026, it transferred the apparel business of BRING™, which had been operated by JEPLAN, to Nomadics, inc. (President and Representative Director: Hideyuki Komine; hereinafter “Nomadics”). On the same date, JEPLAN and Nomadics entered into a business alliance agreement (hereinafter “the Alliance”).
Going forward, Nomadics will be responsible for the planning, manufacturing, e-commerce sales, and retail sales of BRING apparel products. JEPLAN will focus on the BRING™ clothing collection service, the BRING UNIFORM™ uniform business for companies and organizations, and resin production using its proprietary PET chemical recycling technology, among other businesses.
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Overview of the Alliance
1． Transfer of the Apparel Business
Effective October 1, 2026, JEPLAN transferred to Nomadics the business related to the planning, manufacturing, e-commerce sales, and retail sales of apparel products under the BRING™, WUNDERWEAR™, DRYCOTTONY™, and other brands.
Since its founding in 2010, Nomadics has planned, manufactured, and retailed outdoor apparel and gear. In addition to developing its own brands in fields including ultralight hiking, Nomadics has strengths in importing and selling overseas brands and building customer communities through the operation of race events. Based on Nomadics’ support for the concept of circular manufacturing and its experience in operating apparel businesses, the companies agreed that Nomadics would succeed the BRING apparel business.
2．Conclusion of the Business Alliance Agreement
The companies entered into the business alliance agreement to expand their respective businesses by enhancing the value of the BRING™ brand and chemical recycling. Going forward, they will collaborate on public relations, sales promotion, and other activities, pursuing initiatives that leverage the strengths of both companies.
Availability of BRING™-Related Services
JEPLAN will continue to operate the BRING™ clothing collection service and the BRING UNIFORM™ uniform business for companies and organizations, both of which will remain available as before. Nomadics will be responsible for the planning and sales of apparel products and for operating the official e-commerce site and stores.
Looking Ahead
A circular system that turns collected clothing back into clothing requires every element: collection, regeneration, manufacturing, and sales. Through the Alliance, the two companies will clarify their respective roles and apply their expertise in the areas where each has strengths, with the aim of expanding and accelerating this circular system.
Going forward, the JEPLAN Group will continue to collaborate with partners in Japan and overseas and work together as one group to advance the circular economy in pursuit of its mission to “Circulate Everything.”
BRING™ Services
● Apparel Brand BRING™
Nomadics will operate the BRING™ business for the planning, manufacturing, e-commerce sales, and retail sales of apparel products. For inquiries regarding product purchases, the e-commerce site, or store operations, please contact Nomadics.
Products are available through the official e-commerce site (https://bring.org/).
▶Contact: info@nomadics.jp
● BRING™ Clothing Collection Service and BRING UNIFORM™
JEPLAN will continue to operate the BRING™ clothing collection service and the BRING UNIFORM™ uniform business for companies and organizations, both of which will remain available as before.
▶Contact: bringbusiness@jeplan.co.jpp
Nomadics, inc.（http://nomadics.jp/）
President and Representative Director: Hideyuki Komine
Established: June 2012
Head Office: Okegawa, Saitama, Japan
Main Business: Planning, manufacturing, import sales, and retail of outdoor apparel and gear (primary brands handled: Vivobarefoot, OMM, and Moonlightgear Equipment)
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