Q. Please introduce TEXNIC®.

TEXNIC® is a material brand that transforms discarded battery separators from the electric vehicle industry into yarns and fabrics. That said, we don’t see TEXNIC® as simply a brand that creates new materials. To us, TEXNIC® is a team shaped by an accumulated attitude—toward the materials we work with, and toward the work itself.

Q. You’ve described TEXNIC® as a team defined by attitude and direction, rather than just a fabric brand. Could you explain what that means?

For us, fabric is simply the result. What matters more is the standard behind our choices. We don’t blindly follow conventions or accept “this is how it’s always been done.” We question why things are considered impossible and whether they truly are. More than what we make, we care about why we do the work—and that mindset defines TEXNIC®.

Q. We heard that TEXNIC® began with encountering battery separators—a new kind of waste created by the EV era. What potential did you see in this material?

At first, we didn’t see anything grand. It started with a simple question: Does a material with this level of performance really belong to just one use? That led us to reexamine battery separators through the lens of textiles and fashion. Rather than changing the material itself, we chose to change the way we look at it.

Q. TEXNIC® is known as the world’s first brand to develop recycled fabric from battery separators. Could you tell us about the key characteristics of this material?

TEXNIC® brings the battery separator’s micro-porous structure, light weight, and durability into textiles. The material allows moisture to escape while blocking water, offering both breathability and waterproof performance—lightweight, durable, and truly one of a kind.

Q. What is the user experience like when wearing products made with TEXNIC® materials?

The first thing people notice is how light it feels. Its low weight makes it comfortable even during active movement. Many also find the texture unfamiliar in a good way—different from conventional fabrics, and refreshingly new.

Q. Could you tell us about this collaboration piece?

We chose a hiking boot as the most direct way to express TEXNIC®’s character. The piece shows how the material performs under real conditions through a single, clear form. We stripped away anything unnecessary so the material itself could speak.

Q. Could you highlight a few key details and standout elements of this piece?

This piece uses MOONSTONE, one of TEXNIC®’s signature materials, valued for its durability along with breathable and waterproof performance. We kept the design intentionally minimal so the material could stand out. A small structure for attaching a mini lantern around the ankle adds a functional yet playful touch, inspired by night hikes. White stitching, laces, and subtle leather accents were used to create contrast against the black fabric.

Q. What does the medium of footwear mean to TEXNIC®?

Footwear is directly tied to movement. In that sense, a material that once carried electricity now enabling human motion felt perfectly aligned with the direction TEXNIC® is heading.

Q. If you imagine wearing this collaboration piece in real life, how would you style it?

It pairs perfectly with a hiking-inspired outdoor look. We’d keep the palette mostly all black—similar to the shoe—then add subtle white accents to complete the balance.

Q. TEXNIC®’s slogan is “BREAK THE NORM.” Is there another convention you hope to challenge, or a field you’d like to explore next?

As we’re still early in our journey, staying true to our standards matters most. We know how easily compromise becomes routine, so we try not to settle for “good enough.” Rather than breaking something new, the norm TEXNIC® wants to challenge is the habit of falling back into familiar ways.

Q. How would you like TEXNIC® to be remembered?

Rather than repeating proven answers, we hope to be known as a brand that first questions why a choice is made. We value attitude over outcomes, choosing responsibility over speed. Not as a finished brand, but as one that continues to evolve while staying true to its principles.

Q. Lastly, do you have any words of encouragement for those continuing their own “uninterrupted journey”?

Most of the time, the path ahead isn’t clear—and that’s true for us as well. Rather than waiting for a perfect plan, we believe that consistently making choices you can stand behind is what ultimately moves you forward.