Auto parts manufacturer Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.’s ethical brand Re-S collaborates with the bouldering gym “KNOT” in Endonji shopping district

Collaboration with auto parts manufacturer Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.’s ethical brand Re-S, a bouldering gym “KNOT” in Endonji shopping district ​
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. Re-S (Leeds) Press release: April 8, 2025 Auto parts manufacturer Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.’s ethical brand Re-S collaborates with the bouldering gym “KNOT” in Endonji shopping district Airbag fabric scraps can be turned into a functional and ethical outdoor bag!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140081/6/140081-6-cc18f45ebb1d52056c74555b0384a2e1-800×533.jpg Re-S WEB SITE: https://res00.base.shop/ Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kiyosu City, Aichi Prefecture, President and CEO: Katsumi Saito)’s original ethical brand “Re-S” has jointly planned and started selling the “KNOT Collaboration 2WAY Bag”, which uses airbag fabric scheduled for disposal, with the bouldering gym “KNOT” in Endonji Shopping District, Nagoya City. Airbag fabric is a part that protects people’s lives, so it has excellent durability and water repellency, but it is difficult to recycle, and many fabrics that have not passed rigorous testing are discarded. At Re-S, we breathe new life into this material and upcycle it into bags and other items. This time, through collaboration with KNOT, we took on a new challenge of reducing environmental impact and revitalizing the region at the same time. This bag has a size that makes it easy to store bouldering chalk and shoes, and the water-repellent and stain-resistant properties of the silicone-coated airbag fabric make it suitable for outdoor activities and daily use. Also, due to its durability, it is resistant to scratches from rocky areas during bouldering.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140081/6/140081-6-1f2b00ea610eb64566f12e92e0b93f17-2160×2700.jpg Can be used in 2 ways: shoulder bag and handbag Color: Silicone Blue
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140081/6/140081-6-0b2549122ab329042fb56bdd6fc0f6f8-2160×2700.jpg Can be used in 2 ways: shoulder bag and handbag Color: Black Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140081/6/140081-6-6afecfcc17cc6b675fdda342b8703943-1733×2600.jpg Can be used in 2 ways: shoulder bag and handbag
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140081/6/140081-6-91db9ddf3aa1a21cba4f1dd1214a2cee-3900×2600.jpg Can store chalk bags for bouldering, shoes, etc. We spoke to Suzawa, the owner of KNOT, the partner of this collaboration, about his thoughts on bouldering and shopping streets. “I tried bouldering for the first time 15 years ago, and I couldn’t forget the sense of accomplishment I felt when I reached the top.You can enjoy it alone or with children.The appeal is that anyone can try it, regardless of age or gender.” Mr. Suzawa quit the company he worked for for about 20 years and opened “KNOT” in 2018. Until then, most bouldering gyms were located in the suburbs, so I thought it would be fun to find one in a shopping district near Nagoya Station. So, with the help of the “Vacant House Countermeasure Project” in the Endonji Shopping District, which had become a shuttered area at the time, we renovated a 50-year-old electrical shop and opened our business. “Through the appeal of bouldering, I would like to contribute to the further development of the historic Endonji shopping district.We have customers of all ages visiting our store, and I’m happy to see them become friends with each other in the store, and the store has become a place of community that goes beyond bouldering.Several couples have met at this store and gotten married.” Regarding the Re-S airbag fabric, Mr. Suzawa says, “I felt that it was compatible with outdoor activities such as climbing and mountain climbing.It was also appealing because I thought we could create something that is not available in ready-made products to meet customer needs.” He also talked about his thoughts behind this initiative: “By collaborating with shops in the same Endonji shopping district, we hope to revitalize the area.” The store name “KNOT” has the meaning of “knot, connection, bond,” and literally, it is a place that connects people.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140081/6/140081-6-77cf842e8e688932c31f62cdd819b84d-3900×2600.jpg Taking advantage of this collaboration, Toyoda Gosei and KNOT are planning new joint projects such as the 2nd and 3rd edition. In the future, we will continue to develop items that take advantage of the characteristics of airbag fabric, with the aim of manufacturing products that can contribute to regional revitalization. Product name: Re-S×KNOT collaboration 2WAY bag Price: 9,900 yen (tax included) Color: black, white Sales location: “Bouldering House KNOT” 1-35-13 Nagono, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture ＜Re-S＞ Online shop: https://res00.base.shop/ Re-S Shop: Maison Nagono 808, 2-8-11 Nagono, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture