thisisneverthat x SURPLUS RESEARCH Pair a GORE-TEX 3L Shell With Custom In-Ear Monitors
A plush gecko charm rides along with the release.
Summary
thisisneverthat and SURPLUS RESEARCH team with the GORE-TEX Brand on a project that tests functional materials across an unlikely mix of objects
A GORE-TEX 3L jacket and a cap lead the lineup, with an original plush gecko charm reserved for jacket buyers
SURPLUS RESEARCH contributes a special-edition SR-002 in-ear monitor finished with a reflective nylon cord and an exclusive pouch
thisisneverthat and SURPLUS RESEARCH have teamed up on an experimental project with the GORE-TEX Brand, anchored by a GORE-TEX 3L jacket and a custom edition of the SR-002 in-ear monitor. The idea is to apply the logic of performance materials to objects that don’t usually share a release. That puts outerwear, headwear, audio gear and a plush charm in the same capsule.
The jacket is the core of the project. It’s built from GORE-TEX 3L, a construction that bonds an outer face fabric, the waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX membrane, and an inner lining into a single fabric. That build typically means a shell that handles rain and wind without needing a separate liner. A matching cap sits alongside it as the second apparel piece, extending the same material-first approach from the body to the head.
The bonus item is less technical. Each jacket purchase includes an original plush gecko charm, and the charm isn’t sold separately. It adds a playful counterpoint to an otherwise function-led lineup.
SURPLUS RESEARCH handles the audio side. The brand developed a special edition of its SR-002 in-ear monitor exclusively for thisisneverthat. Its main change is the cord, which is sheathed in reflective nylon. That gives it a tougher exterior than standard cabling and a finish that catches light in low-visibility conditions. An exclusive pouch completes the set, giving the monitors a dedicated case for travel.
thisisneverthat x SURPLUS RESEARCH drops Saturday, October 10, in-store at 11 a.m. KST and online at 10 a.m. KST. In Japan, it lands in-store exclusively at the Shibuya Flagship Store and online at 5 p.m. JST. Online releases follow at 10 a.m. EDT in the US, 4 p.m. CEST in the EU and 10 a.m. CST in China.
