Business news :High-Performance Compression Wear, "C3fit (GOLDWIN Inc.)" Debut in New York - This November

Launch to flagship and premier its worldwide newest products

TOKYO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GOLDWIN Inc. (TOKYO:8111) announced that its high performance compression wear brand, 'C3fit' will be available for purchase at sporting goods retailer 'Paragon Sports' in New York City starting this November. In addition, C3fit will be launching its newest products prior to the world market for the first time at 'Paragon Sports' as well as at a major running event, taking these opportunities to increase brand awareness amongst runners in the U.S.

▪ What's "C3fit"?
C3fit is a compression wear brand born in Japan　2009 developed through pursuit of technology. It is qualified as a general medical device in Japan providing gradual compression for promoting blood circulation. By improving blood flow, water and minerals are carried throughout the body enhancing one's performance and recovery at the same time. The brand has been well accepted in Japan for use in sports activities such as: running, trail running, climbing, and golf; and is being worn by several top athletes.

▪ Main products (General medical device in Japan)
Performance Calf Sleeves (Unisex), Performance Long Tights (Men's/Women's)

▪ Newest products prior to the world market
Performance Half Tights, Performance Capri Tights - "Polka-dot" design (Women's)
Focus Capri Tights - Comfortable fit with improved knee support (Men's/Women's)

▪ Japanese top athletes using C3fit
- Tsuyoshi Kaburaki (trail runner) / Third place winner in Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, 2009
- Sumie Inagaki (ultra-marathon runner) / First place winner two years in a row for women　Badwater Ultramarathon 2012
- Yuichiro Miura (pro skier and adventurer) / Aiming to scale Mount Everest for the third time in May 2013, at the age of 80.

ABOUT GOLDWIN　Inc.
GOLDWIN Inc. is a leading sports apparel company founded in 1950 in Japan with an annual turnover of approximately $600 million. GOLDWIN Inc. owns its R&D facility in Japan where various original technologies have been cultivated over years of experiences. GOLDWIN Inc. specializes in manufacturing technical and high-end sports apparel such as compression wear and ski garments and offers them to North American, European and Asian markets.
* Goldwin Inc. Company Profile http://www.goldwin.co.jp/corp/info/e/
* [C3fit] Website　 http://www.c3fit.com/
* [C3fit] Facebook　 C3fit USA
* [Paragon Sports] Website　http://www.paragonsports.com/

Contacts
GOLDWIN　Inc.
Satoko Miyauchi (Japan)
Email. C3fit_usa@goldwin.co.jp
FAX. +81-3-3481-7145