Description

The Premium Cowhide Evolution with YKK Excella Zipper
The CACAZAN TAKA-065 represents a celebratory and premium-focused evolution within the accessible TAKA series. This is born from the brand’s enthusiastic discovery of an exceptional cowhide from renowned tannery Maruhashi.

This model elevates the foundational TAKA-062 concept by integrating a top-tier YKK Excella Double zipper. It leverages a specifically lauded leather, all while retaining the signature bonded Bemberg lining for interior luxury.

It is a glove crafted with palpable artisan excitement—a “hit after a long time.” This results in a product that confidently stands as a benchmark for premium material selection and rugged construction. It is ideal for discerning motorcyclists and users who demand the best components.

Product Highlights

🔥 Exceptional Cowhide from Maruhashi Tannery: A Craftsman’s Favorite
The genesis of the TAKA-065 is a specific, celebrated leather sourced from the esteemed Maruhashi tannery. It is described by CACAZAN’s craftsmen with emphatic praise. This 1.2mm thick sheepskin steerhide is not just a material but the centerpiece of the design. It is selected for its outstanding balance of durability, suppleness, and hand-feel. This immediately signaled its potential for creating superb motorcycle gloves.

⚙️ Premium YKK Excella Double Zipper for Ultimate Reliability
A key upgrade in the TAKA-065 is the integration of a custom CACAZAN zipper built with YKK’s highest-quality Excella Double slider. This component is chosen for its exceptional smoothness, strength, and corrosion resistance. It ensures the diagonal closure operates flawlessly under the stress of riding, providing a secure, gap-free seal that matches the glove’s premium ambitions.

🎩 Luxurious Interior with Bonded Bemberg Lining
Carrying forward a defining comfort feature, the back of the TAKA-065 is fully bonded with Asahi Kasei Bemberg (Cupra) lining. This construction provides an impeccably smooth, seamless, and pleasant interior surface. It enhances the wearing experience, eliminating any interior seams that could cause discomfort during long periods of use.

✂️ Inseam Construction for Tailorable Fit
Constructed with an internal inseam, the glove offers a clean external appearance. It offers a practical user benefit: the finger length can be professionally shortened after purchase. This allows for a precise, customized fit, ensuring optimal dexterity and comfort by addressing the common issue of fingers being slightly too long.

Technical Specifications & Details

Product Name: TAKA-065 Utility Gloves (Premium Cowhide & Excella Zipper)
Model Code: TAKA-065
Color Options: BLACK (Silver Stitching) | BLACK (Red Stitching)
Available Sizes: S / M / L / LL (Custom sizing available via consultation)
Key Features: Premium Maruhashi Cowhide; YKK Excella Double Zipper; Bonded Bemberg Lining
Total Length: ~24.5cm (Size L) – Gauntlet Style
Material: Premium Sheepskin Steerhide (Maruhashi), 1.2mm thick

Performance & Premium Component Philosophy

Goal: To create a definitive statement within the accessible heritage glove range by integrating a truly exceptional leather and the finest available hardware. This demonstrates that even within a functional product category, the choice of components defines the experience and longevity.

Focus: Showcasing the quality and character of a specifically sourced, master-tanned cowhide; ensuring long-term reliability and a premium feel with the YKK Excella zipper; maintaining superior interior comfort through bonded Bemberg lining; and offering a customizable fit via inseam construction.

Usage, Authenticity & Craft Commitment

⚠️ Essential Ownership Notes:

• A Product of Enthusiasm: This glove is born from the craftsmen’s genuine excitement over a particular leather, representing a product made not just to a specification, but to celebrate a material.

• Rejection of Cost-Cutting: As stated, CACAZAN foregoes the compromises of mass production here, using “the best materials and finish our gloves with the best techniques,” which is reflected in every component choice.

• Authentic Material Character: The premium vegetable-tanned leather will exhibit natural grain variations and may experience color transfer; these are marks of its authentic, high-quality origin.

• Made-to-Order Integrity: Each pair is crafted after order, ensuring dedicated attention and alignment with the brand’s ethos of quality over quantity.

🎯 Primary Utility & Ownership Benefits:

• Unmatched Material Confidence: Wear a glove built around a leather explicitly celebrated by the artisans who selected it.

• Bombproof Closure System: Trust in the reliability and smooth operation of the YKK Excella zipper under demanding conditions.

• From-Seam Comfort: Enjoy the luxurious, irritation-free interior provided by the full Bemberg lining.

• Heritage Design, Premium Execution: Experience the classic patrol glove form factor executed with components chosen without compromise.

Strategic Advantages & Artisan-Led Development

📈 Development Driven by Material Discovery
The TAKA-065’s origin story is powerful: it exists because the craftsmen found a leather they loved. This narrative connects the buyer directly to the artisan’s passion and expertise, adding intangible value.

🔥 Component-Level Premiumization
By specifically highlighting and upgrading the zipper to the Excella Double, CACAZAN demonstrates a commitment to premiumization where it counts—in the functional hardware that ensures daily reliability and satisfaction.

⚔️ A Statement Against Commoditization
In a market flooded with similar-looking gloves, the TAKA-065 draws a line in the sand. It is a tangible rebuttal to cost-engineered, mass-produced gear. This appeals to users who understand and are willing to invest in the details that matter.