thisisneverthat and SURPLUS RESEARCH Rework GORE-TEX for a Technical Streetwear Capsule

thisisneverthat and SURPLUS RESEARCH are pushing technical streetwear into unfamiliar territory with a new GORE-TEX Brand project led by a GORE-TEX 3L shell and a custom SR-002 in-ear monitor. Bringing outerwear, headwear, audio gear and a plush accessory into one capsule, the collaboration treats performance materials as a shared design language rather than an apparel-only proposition.

At the centre of the drop is a GORE-TEX 3L jacket built for wet and windy conditions. Its three-layer construction bonds the outer face fabric, waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX membrane, and inner lining into a single shell, keeping the profile streamlined without the need for a separate liner. A matching cap carries the same material-first approach above the neckline.

There is a lighter touch, too: every jacket comes with an original plush gecko charm. Available only with the jacket and not as a standalone purchase, it offsets the capsule’s utilitarian focus with a playful collectible detail.

SURPLUS RESEARCH rounds out the project with an exclusive thisisneverthat edition of its SR-002 in-ear monitor. The defining update is a cord sheathed in reflective nylon, giving the cable a more rugged finish that picks up light in low-visibility settings. An exclusive travel pouch completes the audio set.

The thisisneverthat x SURPLUS RESEARCH collection releases in stores and online from Saturday 10th October.

Saturday 10th October

Available In-store 11am KST and Online 10am KST

• JP In-store Shibuya Flagship Store and Online 5pm JST

• US Online 10am EDT

• EU Online 4pm CEST

• CN Online 10am CST