Fall 2023 Owner Operator Japan-Made Project
We’re proud to announce the launch of our new Japan-made Owner Operator project.
Working exclusively in the USA since 2008 has enabled Owner Operator to ensure that our gear is made in the best ways possible. We don’t cut corners, cut costs, fluff our margins, or flog our line like the big boys do.
Our unique approach connected with the scene in Japan since day one, but it has always been a challenge for us to sell there; between high shipping costs, import/export duties, fluctuating currencies, and the general headaches of international trade.
We’ve been fortunate to connect with the like-minded crew from AFD ICEGEAR. Like us, they cut and sew their own gear from scratch, right in their own factory in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
We’ve known and admired them for years, and are excited to work together on this new project. AFD’s “394 Factory” brings an unprecedented level of technical excellence to our own designs.
This close collaboration with our friends in Japan makes the world feel a little smaller, and a lot more fun.
thank you,
owner/operators
Pete & Steven
F23 Owner Operator Japan-Made
‘93 Jacket and ‘93 Pant
3-Layer Brethatec ® Nylon Shell
Black, Chocolate, Khaki, Olive
Taped Seams
Cut and sewn from scratch by AFD ICEGEAR’s “394 Factory” in Yamanashi, Japan.
Limited to 30 kits worldwide.
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