Recovery Wear: Japan's "Wear It and Heal" Clothing Craze, What It Is and Why Budget Giants Are Racing to Sell It
What if your pajamas could heal you while you sleep? In Japan, "recovery wear" (clothing infused with ceramic minerals that emit far-infrared rays to boost blood circulation) has become a national craze, even earning a Word of the Year nomination. Now budget chains Workman ($13), Nitori ($10), and Aeon are making this uniquely Japanese wellness trend accessible to everyone. Here's what recovery wear is and why millions of Japanese are buying it.