Brands like Poliquant: 7 alternatives, from technical-fabric labels to outdoor heritage names

The closest matches to Poliquant, in our view, are OCTO GAMBOL, thisisneverthat and The North Face Purple Label. OCTO GAMBOL describes balancing progressive, avant-garde aesthetics with maximum practicality, HHV Journal says thisisneverthat uses performance textiles such as Pertex and GORE-TEX, and Hypebeast describes Purple Label as blending casual wear with technical fabrics. EYE_C describes Poliquant as function-driven, with military and outdoor clothing references. No reputable source we found compares these brands to Poliquant directly, so the ranking is our judgement.

Poliquant is a Tokyo label that HBX says Junichi Sugita created in early 2016. This Thing Of Ours names the founder as designer Jun Sugita, and the sources we opened use both first names. We found no independent coverage in major outlets and could not read the brand's own site, so what we can say about Poliquant rests on retailer pages and two editorial pieces. Prices are the weak spot for any comparison: the Poliquant prices we found are euros on a Foot District sale, so we make no cheaper-or-dearer claim.

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The short answer

  • Avant-garde cuts and practicality from Hong Kong

    OCTO GAMBOL

    Its own About page describes progressive, avant-garde aesthetics with maximum practicality, using structural tailoring and asymmetrical geometries.

  • Technical fabrics from Seoul

    thisisneverthat

    HHV Journal says designs use performance textiles such as Pertex and GORE-TEX.

  • Urban outdoor from Japan

    The North Face Purple Label

    Houyhnhnm describes an urban outdoor style with 65/35 cloth and wide tapered trail pants.

  • Goggle hoods and lens details

    C.P. Company

    Bloc Magasin says the Goggle Jacket dates to 1988 and was created for the Mille Miglia road race.

  • Mountain heritage, the bigger name

    Arc'teryx

    Wikipedia's Amer Sports entry describes outdoor apparel for mountaineering and alpine sports.

  • Tokyo designer hybrids

    sacai

    Fashionography says hybridity is central to its design philosophy.

  • Industrial designer pieces (the dearer end)

    1017 ALYX 9SM

    Hypebeast describes a subtle interplay of industrial and sartorial style codes.

What 'like Poliquant' usually means

In our view, people searching for alternatives usually want one of three things: function-led outerwear with technical fabrics and utility pockets, a Japanese or Asian label with a designed, slightly avant-garde cut, or a similar price tier.

EYE_C says outerwear is Poliquant's speciality and arguably its defining feature, and describes space-like uniforms reappropriated for urban and outdoor use. Sabukaru describes baggy drawstring trousers, multi-use jackets with connecting layers and overshirts with hidden pockets, and says the garments are built for Japan's harsh climate. SEALSON describes a Tokyo-based brand that blends militaristic elements with Japanese heritage, and TAION announced a first-ever collaboration with Poliquant for FW25.

Foot District listed Poliquant items in euros when we checked in October 2026, each shown against a higher regular price (the tee and hoodie are labelled Mid Season Sale): the Linked Layer relaxed tee at 114 EUR (190 EUR regular), the Breathable Gradient relaxed hoodie at 322 EUR (585 EUR regular) and the Transformable relaxed rain jacket at 243 EUR (540 EUR regular). TAION listed the TAION x Poliquant 4-in-1 modular down system at $749.00 regular price. We call a pick cheaper only where it lists a comparable item at a regular price in the same currency; otherwise we say 'no like-for-like price' and show its own prices instead.

7 brands like Poliquant, ranked by how close they get

  1. #1 · $$–$$$

    OCTO GAMBOL logo

    OCTO GAMBOL

    2012Hong Kong

    The nearest match in our view. OCTO GAMBOL's own About page says it was established in Hong Kong in 2012. The page names no founders, and the description of its design is the brand's own. Thin data: we found no independent press and no collaborations.

    What it shares

    • Practicality with an avant-garde cut: the About page cites structural tailoring and asymmetrical geometries, and Sabukaru describes Poliquant's garments as unorthodox and built for Japan's harsh climate
    • Technical fabrics: Rivet Clothing describes functional clothing with unique tailoring and irregular shapes, and EYE_C describes a function-driven approach for Poliquant
    • Hoodies, jackets and trousers: the site lists an Arc Seam Hoodie, an Air Wing Hooded Jacket and Race Line Denim Pants, and Sabukaru lists multi-use jackets and drawstring trousers for Poliquant

    Where it differs

    • Sold from its own Hong Kong dollar website, with free shipping to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan on two or more items, where Foot District lists Poliquant products
    • No military or outdoor reference in the sources we opened, where EYE_C cites both for Poliquant
    Price vs Poliquant
    No like-for-like price. OCTO GAMBOL's site lists Hong Kong dollars: the Arc Seam Hoodie at HK$590, the Air Wing Hooded Jacket at HK$920 and the Race Line Denim Pants at HK$790 (checked October 2026). Poliquant's prices we found are euros on a sale, and we do not convert.
    Best for
    Practical, avant-garde cuts from an independent Hong Kong label.

    Arc Seam Hoodie (Black) HK$590 (octogambol.com, checked Oct 2026) · Vent Splice L-Tee HK$560 (octogambol.com, checked Oct 2026) · Access Diagram Tech-Tee (White), sale price HK$360 (HK$420 before) (octogambol.com, checked Oct 2026) · Air Wing Hooded Jacket (Black) HK$920 (octogambol.com, checked Oct 2026) · Arc Seam Sweat Pants HK$720 (octogambol.com, checked Oct 2026) · Race Line Denim Pants (Navy) HK$790 (octogambol.com, checked Oct 2026)

  2. #2 · $$–$$$

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    thisisneverthat

    2010Seoul, South Korea

    Goodhood says thisisneverthat was founded in Seoul in 2010 by Nadan Cho, Jonkyu Choi and Inwook Park, while HHV Journal gives 2009. HHV Journal describes it as a mixture of streetwear, workwear and techwear.

    What it shares

    • Technical textiles: HHV Journal says designs use performance textiles such as Pertex and GORE-TEX, and EYE_C names Pertex for waterproofing among Poliquant's technical fabrics
    • Capsule-style technical releases: HBX Journal reported a GORE-TEX capsule with a Windstopper City Jacket and City Pants for Spring/Summer 2019, and TAION announced a first-ever collaboration with Poliquant for FW25
    • Collaborations with big names: Goodhood lists New Balance, Timberland and Clarks Originals, where Poliquant's sources name TAION and SEALSON

    Where it differs

    • Goodhood describes a blend of global streetwear with a Korean identity and collections often set in cities such as London and San Francisco; none of the sources we opened call it military-referencing
    • Sold through authorised retailers; Club21 says it is available at Club21.com and selected Singapore boutiques
    Price vs Poliquant
    No like-for-like price. Goodhood listed pounds, undated, checked October 2026: the SP Sherpa Fleece Jacket at £180, the That Raglan Hoodie at £120 and the Utility Field Pant at £165 regular price. Poliquant's prices we found are euros on a sale.
    Best for
    Technical-fabric streetwear with workwear touches from Seoul.

    SP Sherpa Fleece Jacket, Brown £180 (Goodhood, undated, checked Oct 2026) · That Raglan Hoodie, Bean £120 (Goodhood, undated, checked Oct 2026) · Utility Field Pant W, Forrest Camo (regular price) £165 (Goodhood, undated, checked Oct 2026)

  3. #3 · $$$–$$$$

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    THE NORTH FACE Purple Label

    2003Tokyo, Japan

    Goldwin's history says it established nanamica in 2003 and that nanamica began marketing the label that year. Hypebeast describes it as an imprint of The North Face exclusive to Japan, and Highsnobiety says it is owned by Goldwin and is an entirely separate entity from The North Face.

    What it shares

    • Technical fabrics in a fashion cut: Hypebeast describes blending casual wear with technical fabrics in a more fashion-forward style, and EYE_C describes Poliquant's pieces as space-like uniforms reappropriated for urban and outdoor settings
    • Japanese-market outerwear: Hypebeast's FW26 coverage lists shell pants, windbreakers and puffers, and Sabukaru describes multi-use jackets for Poliquant
    • Collaborations with other Japanese labels: Houyhnhnm lists a nanamica trail capsule, and TAION announced a collaboration with Poliquant

    Where it differs

    • Hard to buy outside Japan: Highsnobiety says items are hard to get outside Japan, though they can sometimes be found elsewhere, where Foot District lists Poliquant products
    • A muted, field-style palette: Houyhnhnm names white, navy and grey; the sources we opened do not describe Poliquant's palette
    Price vs Poliquant
    No like-for-like price. Houyhnhnm listed yen prices for the nanamica trail capsule in March 2022: the 65/35 Trail Jacket at ¥35,200 and the 65/35 Trail Pants at ¥23,100. Poliquant's prices we found are in euros and dollars.
    Best for
    Urban outdoor pieces from a Japanese-market imprint, if you can source them.

    Field Long Sleeve Striped Tee, Forget-me-nots ¥16,500 (Forget-me-nots, Oct 2026) · 65/35 Trail Jacket, nanamica capsule ¥35,200 (Houyhnhnm, 7 March 2022) · 65/35 Trail Pants, nanamica capsule ¥23,100 (Houyhnhnm, 7 March 2022) · Mono Camouflage Field Pants, Forget-me-nots (sold out) ¥35,200 (Forget-me-nots, Oct 2026) · Trail Hooded Parka, nanamica capsule ¥28,600 (Houyhnhnm, 7 March 2022) · CORDURA Canvas Day Pack, nanamica capsule ¥29,700 (Houyhnhnm, 7 March 2022) · Cordura Nylon Shoulder Bag, Forget-me-nots ¥13,200 (Forget-me-nots, Oct 2026) · 65/35 Mountain Parka, Forget-me-nots (sale, sold out; was ¥49,500) ¥29,700 sale (Forget-me-nots, Oct 2026)

  4. #4 · $$–$$$$

    C.P. Company logo

    C.P. Company

    1971Italy

    Wikipedia and MAM-e say C.P. Company was founded in 1971 in Bologna by Massimo Osti, first as Chester Perry; Archivio85 gives 1975. MAM-e says FGF Industry sold it to Tristate Holdings, a Hong Kong-based group.

    What it shares

    • Lens and goggle details: Bloc Magasin says the Goggle Jacket was created for the Mille Miglia road race in 1988, and Poliquant's sources describe function-driven outerwear
    • A technical-fabric history: Wikipedia supports garment dyeing from 1974, Dynafil TS-70 and Dyneema, and EYE_C names Pertex and Taion in Poliquant's range
    • Collaborations with other labels: Wikipedia lists Patta, adidas Spezial, Barbour, Clarks Originals and, in 2023, Palace, and TAION announced a collaboration with Poliquant

    Where it differs

    • Italian sportswear heritage rather than Tokyo street culture: MAM-e calls Osti the godfather of sportswear
    • Subtler: The Clothes Supplier says C.P. Company uses goggle hoods and lens sleeves rather than bold branding
    Price vs Poliquant
    No like-for-like price. C.P. Company's own site lists pounds, checked October 2026: the Eco-Chrome R Mixed Re-Colour Goggle Jacket at £975 and the Flatt Nylon Lens Re-Colour Overshirt at £595. Archivio85 listed euros on sale, out of stock, such as a Pro-Tek shell lens detail hooded jacket at €269.95 from €399.95. Poliquant's euro prices we found are also on a sale, and the two retailers' discounts differ, so we do not compare.
    Best for
    Lens-detail outerwear with a long Italian history.

    Eco-Chrome R Mixed Re-Colour Goggle Jacket, cpcompany.com £975.00 (cpcompany.com, Oct 2026) · Eco-Chrome R Mixed Re-Colour Hooded Gilet, cpcompany.com £750.00 (cpcompany.com, Oct 2026) · Flatt Nylon Lens Re-Colour Overshirt, cpcompany.com £595.00 (cpcompany.com, Oct 2026) · Jersey 30/1 label print crew T-shirt, Archivio85 (original €99.95, sale €79.95, out of stock) €79.95 sale (Archivio85, Oct 2026) · Garment dyed Chrome-R lens pocket cargo pants, Archivio85 (original €329.95, sale €179.95, out of stock) €179.95 sale (Archivio85, Oct 2026) · Pro-Tek shell lens detail hooded jacket, Archivio85 (original €399.95, sale €269.95, out of stock) €269.95 sale (Archivio85, Oct 2026) · Chrome nylon bucket hat, Archivio85 (original €129.95, sale €99.95, out of stock) €99.95 sale (Archivio85, Oct 2026)

  5. #5 · $$$–$$$$

    Arc'teryx logo

    Arc'teryx

    1989Vancouver, Canada

    Wikipedia says Arc'teryx was founded in 1989 in North Vancouver as Rock Solid and renamed in 1991. The brand's own site footer describes it as an Amer Sports brand.

    What it shares

    • Technical outerwear: Wikipedia's Amer Sports entry describes outdoor apparel for mountaineering and alpine sports, and EYE_C describes Poliquant's outerwear as drawing on outdoor clothing references
    • An urban line: Wikipedia describes Veilance as a luxury formal streetwear line founded in 2009
    • Streetwear tie-ups: Highsnobiety covered hacked-up Arc'teryx Alpha SV jackets in a runway context and a Palace x Arc'teryx capsule

    Where it differs

    • Far bigger and corporately owned: Wikipedia lists Anta Sports as Amer Sports' largest owner, with a stake it gives without a date
    • Mountaineering heritage rather than a Tokyo street-culture start
    Price vs Poliquant
    No like-for-like price. OutdoorGearLab gave the Beta SL jacket a $500 USD list price in March 2025. Arc'teryx's Canadian storefront listed the Cormac Hoody at $120.00, dollar sign only, checked October 2026. Poliquant's dollar price we found is the TAION collaboration at $749.00, a different product and not a like-for-like.
    Best for
    Established technical shells from the best-known name, if budget allows.

    Beta SL jacket (previously Beta LT), list price $500 USD (OutdoorGearLab review, 5 March 2025) · Cormac Hoody, arcteryx.com Canadian storefront $120.00 (dollar sign only) (arcteryx.com, Oct 2026) · Cormac Hoodie, evo Canada (Serene Heather, sold out) CA$100.00 (evo, Oct 2026) · Kragg Canvas, Asphaltgold (was EUR 159, sold out) EUR 67 (Asphaltgold, Oct 2026)

  6. #6 · $$$$–$$$$$

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    Sacai

    1999Tokyo, Japan

    Wikipedia says sacai was founded in 1999 and is based in Tokyo, by Chitose Abe. Yokogao says she ran it from home for over three years, making each garment by hand.

    What it shares

    • Tokyo designer hybrids: Fashionography says hybridity is central to the design philosophy, and Sabukaru describes Poliquant's connecting layers in multi-use jackets
    • Wearability: Abe told Time Out Hong Kong 'It has to be wearable', and Sabukaru says Poliquant's garments are built to handle Japan's climate
    • Outdoor-brand collaborations: Wikipedia lists The North Face, Nike and Dior among sacai's collaborators, and TAION announced a collaboration with Poliquant

    Where it differs

    • A designer fashion house rather than a function-first label: Wikipedia says Vogue cited sacai as influential in blurring the line between casual and formal clothing
    • Pricing is opaque: the official store page showed no item prices when checked
    Price vs Poliquant
    No like-for-like price. We found no price for sacai's own line; the only prices in our record are for Nike collaborations announced in May 2019, the Nike x sacai LDWaffle at $180 and the Blazer Mid at $140, from a pre-launch article. Those are sneakers, and Poliquant's prices we found are apparel.
    Best for
    Hybrid, tailored pieces from a Tokyo designer house.

    Nike x sacai LDWaffle $180 (Snobette, May 2019 pre-launch announcement) · Nike x sacai Blazer Mid $140 (Snobette, May 2019 pre-launch announcement)

  7. #7 · $$$–$$$$$

    1017 ALYX 9SM logo

    1017 ALYX 9SM

    2015Milan, Italy

    Hypebeast says Matthew M. Williams founded 1017 ALYX 9SM in 2015 in New York City, and that it later moved to Milan. FashionUnited reports Adrian Cheng entered a strategic business partnership with the label and that terms were not disclosed. Included as a dearer, designer-led option rather than a like-for-like swap.

    What it shares

    • Industrial design codes: Hypebeast describes a subtle interplay of industrial and sartorial style codes in the Pre-Spring 2025 collection, and EYE_C describes space-like uniforms for Poliquant
    • Outerwear collaborations: Highsnobiety's tag page lists Moncler in 2020, and TAION announced a collaboration with Poliquant
    • Hardware as a signature: Monnier Paris describes a metal 'rollercoaster' buckle as Williams's signature; the Poliquant sources we opened describe pockets and drawcords

    Where it differs

    • A designer-fashion positioning with Dior, Moncler and Nike collaborations
    • We found no official site: alyxstudio.com returned an error when checked, so whether it sells direct is unconfirmed
    Price vs Poliquant
    No like-for-like price. HBX listed sale prices in October 2026: the Triple Print Long Sleeve T-Shirt at £100 (was £250) and the Nike Zip Hoodie at £120 (was £290), both sold out. Poliquant's prices we found are euros and dollars.
    Best for
    Industrial-leaning designer pieces, if you shop above Poliquant's level.

    Triple Print Long Sleeve T-Shirt (black), sale price, sold out £100 sale (was £250) (HBX, checked Oct 2026) · Nike Zip Hoodie, sale price, sold out £120 sale (was £290) (HBX, checked Oct 2026) · Medium Rollercoaster Belt (black), sale price, sold out £130 sale (was £220) (HBX, checked Oct 2026) · Moncler Genius x 1017 ALYX 9SM Mahoganus jacket (black), single price including duties, sold out £1,578 (HBX, checked Oct 2026) · Merge Candy Charm Necklace (silver), sale price £212 sale (was £470) (LN-CC, checked Oct 2026) · Nike apparel capsule (range across sweatpants, hoodies, shorts, tops) $143 to $298 (Hypebae, 14 Oct 2020)

At a glance

Brand From Price tier vs Poliquant Known for
Poliquant Tokyo $$–$$$$ — Function-led outerwear, military and outdoor references
OCTO GAMBOL Hong Kong $$–$$$ No like-for-like price Structural tailoring, technical fabrics, hoodies and jackets
thisisneverthat Seoul $$–$$$ No like-for-like price Techwear fabrics, workwear, logo basics, collaborations
THE NORTH FACE Purple Label Tokyo $$$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Urban outdoor, 65/35 cloth, trail pieces
C.P. Company Italy $$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Goggle jackets, garment dyeing, lens details
Arc'teryx Vancouver $$$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Mountaineering shells, Veilance line, collaborations
Sacai Tokyo $$$$–$$$$$ No like-for-like price Hybrid garments, designer outerwear, collaborations
1017 ALYX 9SM Milan $$$–$$$$$ No like-for-like price Rollercoaster buckle, industrial tailoring, Moncler and Nike collaborations

Price tiers use the directory's $–$$$$$ scale and describe typical retail positioning, not exact prices.

A note on dupes and replicas

We don't list replicas or sellers of Poliquant look-alikes. In our research we found no source describing counterfeit Poliquant or how common it is, so we make no claim about that. We could not read the brand's own site, so we cannot point you to an official store; Foot District lists Poliquant products.

If you want the function-led look without Poliquant, a genuine alternative is a different brand with its own designs; the picks above were chosen on that basis.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best brands like Poliquant?

In our assessment, OCTO GAMBOL, thisisneverthat and The North Face Purple Label come closest: OCTO GAMBOL describes avant-garde aesthetics with maximum practicality, HHV Journal says thisisneverthat uses Pertex and GORE-TEX, and Hypebeast describes Purple Label as blending casual wear with technical fabrics. No source we found compares them to Poliquant directly.

Are there cheaper brands like Poliquant?

We can't say like for like. The Poliquant prices we found are euros on a Foot District sale, such as the Transformable relaxed rain jacket at 243 EUR (540 EUR regular). OCTO GAMBOL's Air Wing Hooded Jacket is HK$920 and thisisneverthat's SP Sherpa Fleece Jacket is £180, but those are different currencies and items.

Who founded Poliquant, and when?

HBX says Junichi Sugita created the brand in early 2016, and Sabukaru also says it was founded in 2016. This Thing Of Ours names the designer as Jun Sugita, and SEALSON credits Jun Sugita and Kazuma Maruyama.

What is Poliquant known for?

EYE_C says outerwear is the label's speciality and arguably its defining feature. SEALSON describes a Tokyo-based brand that blends militaristic elements with Japanese heritage.

Is there a Poliquant dupe?

We don't list replicas. We found no source on counterfeit Poliquant.

Where is Poliquant from?

HBX describes it as originated in Tokyo, and SEALSON calls it a Tokyo-based brand.

How we chose these brands

We started from the directory's brands and used its style, product and price data to shortlist seven whose look, fabrics or origin overlap with Poliquant, keeping only brands for which we had already researched and checked a record; some closer techwear names suggested by the style data have no checked record yet and are not included. Facts such as founding, ownership and prices come from the numbered sources below, each opened and checked in October 2026. Rankings, 'what it shares' and 'best for' are our editorial judgement: no reputable source we found compares these brands to Poliquant directly. Price comparisons are like for like only where we found a comparable item at a regular price in the same currency; the Poliquant euro prices we found are sale prices, so we make no cheaper-or-dearer claim. Prices are single snapshots from retailers and brand sites and will change.

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