In the season of fresh greenery, the sun shines upon us more gently than ever before. As the weather turns warm and mild, you cannot help but want to spend as much time as possible basking in its light. Sunlight filters through the trees in the mountains, while along the coastline, light reflects off the water in a dazzling, irregular, and beautiful display. Naturally, this same sunlight also pours down upon the city streets where we spend much of our daily lives.
From activities in the great outdoors like riding and trekking to your daily commute or a weekend date, one of the items we believe is essential for comfortably enjoying time spent under that light in any situation is eyewear.
Last year, we gave form to that belief as our second RAL product release: RAL QUALITY EYEWEAR. Among the several products we released, I would like to introduce activité, designed with the concept of "making your daily life more active," which is now being released with a fresh look. Needless to say, this product was also made possible through the cooperation of CLT, a brand based right here in Nagoya that specializes in original eyewear—mainly featuring domestically produced polarized lenses—for cycling and fishing fields.
RAL QUALITY EYE WEAR
activité
¥16,000 (excl. tax)
Brown Demi / Dark Smoke
Polarization: 99%, Visible Light Transmittance: 14%, UV Cut Rate: 99% or higher
Frame Material: Acetate
Lens: Plastic (CR-39)
Matte Black / Copper
Polarization: 99%, Visible Light Transmittance: 17%, UV Cut Rate: 99% or higher
Yellow Demi / Dark Green
Polarization: 99%, Visible Light Transmittance: 15%, UV Cut Rate: 99% or higher
Featuring slightly larger lenses, the activité is a Wellington-style frame that naturally matches not only casual outfits but also sports apparel like cycling jerseys and outdoor wear. Furthermore, by giving it an 8-base curve—a curvature that hugs the face, similar to many sports sunglasses—we have improved its functionality by ensuring a wide field of view and reducing wind infiltration.
To ensure a fit for a wide range of people, we have adopted adjustable silicone nose pads. The lenses are polarized CR-39, renowned for their lightness and precision, which suppress distracting reflected light, reduce eye strain, and allow for a clearer view of your surroundings.
We offer three color variations, each considering the match with the frame color, so we recommend choosing based on the look or your preference for the view through each lens.
¥1,800 (excl. tax)
Color: Blue
Capacity: 350ml
Size: 85 x 80mm
Body Material: Enameled Steel
Rim Material: Stainless Steel
This is the classic enameled mug that GSI Outdoors, based in Spokane, Washington, has been producing since its founding. We have printed it with the RAL logo, designed by Kotaro Imoto, who created the main artwork for RideAlive. Following the green version released last year, blue is now available as a new color option.
Enameled tableware is created by coating a metal base with glass-based glaze and firing it at high temperatures to fuse them together. Because they are sturdy, lightweight, and resistant to rust and degradation, they are convenient to carry and have long been beloved items for outdoor scenes like camping and trekking. Furthermore, thanks to the heat resistance inherent to enamel, you can place the mug directly over a flame to warm up your drink. The rim, which is prone to chipping, is reinforced with stainless steel.
Our recent ride featured both fantastic weather and a wonderful location. Regardless of whether you're riding or not, the sunshine will only get stronger in the coming season, and there will be even more to enjoy outdoors. We hope you will take along the activité and the Camp Mug as your partners for those moments.