Bangkok:Uniqlo has announced plans to donate over 1 million pieces of clothing worldwide by 2026. This initiative follows the launch of their Heart of LifeWear project in 2024, coinciding with the company’s 40th anniversary. The project aims to provide clothing to refugees, children, disaster victims, and individuals facing hardship to help them live more comfortably.
According to Thai News Agency, Uniqlo's efforts will include the donation of 1 million new HEATTECH garments, achieved through collaboration with global brand ambassadors and strategic partner Toray Industries, co-developers of HEATTECH technology. The project, now in its third year, reflects a collaborative effort involving Uniqlo's partner organizations worldwide, including store managers and employees.
In Thailand, Uniqlo plans to distribute 15,000 HEATTECH garments during the winter season of 2026. The donations will be made in collaboration with the Mirror Foundation and Baan Rom Sai Foundation, with activities starting in Ubon Ratchathani Province on October 16. This initiative marks the first time assistance has been extended to the northeastern region, which experiences cold weather during the winter season.
Mr. Koji Yanai, Senior Vice President of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., Uniqlo's parent company, emphasized the project's goal of providing clothing to those in need, fostering connections, and ensuring no one feels abandoned. The company will continue to work with global brand ambassadors and partner organizations, as well as UNHCR, to support refugees and internally displaced persons facing threats to their lives and dignity.
Uniqlo has previously collaborated with Roger Federer and supported events like 'Around the World with Roger Federer' in Amsterdam and 'The Heart of LifeWear with The Dodgers' in Los Angeles. These events involved donations and community engagement activities, serving various communities and emphasizing Uniqlo's commitment to improving quality of life through clothing donations.