Uniqlo is a Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer, and retailer owned by Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the largest apparel company in Asia. Founded in 1984 by Tadashi Yanai in Hiroshima, Uniqlo operates over 2,400 stores across more than 25 markets worldwide. The brand is known for its LifeWear philosophy.
Uniqlo features proprietary fabric technologies such as HEATTECH for warmth, AIRism for breathability, and Ultra Light Down for lightweight insulation. The company collaborates with designers through Uniqlo U (Christophe Lemaire) and UT graphic t-shirt collections. Uniqlo controls its entire supply chain from design to retail for affordable pricing.