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FJ330020
FUJISAKI TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- FJ330020
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Knitted textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 30m
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Sportswear
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- Wakayama
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SIC-2513
SHINDO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-b No hazardous chemicals
- Number
- SIC-2513
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 95%
- Polyurethane 5%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Easy care
- OTHER
- Accessories
- Width 2.4cm
- Length 10m
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Printed fabrics
- Sportswear
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
3 sizes x 34 colors: Brushed tape with a velvety luster. It is a highly functional tape that has a stretch function and is soft and supple because it is a knitted structure, and it does not shed hair. -
WA24128off
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- WA24128off
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
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- Cotton
- Other
- Woven textile
- Width 92cm
- Length 52m
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Other
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
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21K24AW0014
STYLEM TAKISADA-OSAKA CO., LTD.
- Number
- 21K24AW0014
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
-
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Acetate 50%
- Polyurethane 25%
- Polyester 25%
- Woven textile
- Width 130cm
- Length 44m
- Weight 296g/㎡
- Small batch orders available
- Item
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- Jackets
- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Sportswear
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
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FJ200340
FUJISAKI TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- FJ200340
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 99%
- Other 1%
- Knitted textile
- Width 175cm
- Length 20m
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Sportswear
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
88500
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Number
- 88500
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Function
-
- OTHER
- Woven textile
- Width 108cm
- Length 53m
- Weight 182g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
SN1024PZ-A
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- SN1024PZ-A
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 81%
- Rayon 14%
- Polyurethane 5%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Woven textile
- Width 156cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 118g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Dresses
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Other
- Area
- OTHER
Printed by sublimation transfer on a raised knit material that is smooth to the touch.
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25SST-01
GLOBE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 25SST-01
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Rayon 55%
- COTTON 45%
- Function
-
- Cool/moisture transmission
- Woven textile
- Width 105cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 112g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Sportswear
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
Both weaving and P underprocessing are domestic fabrics in Fukui Prefecture.
It is a horizontal remade version of the popular standard material rayon et, and by mixing cotton with the feeling of rayon -
NYRON-PRINT2
MITSUBISHI OJI PAPER SALES CO., LTD.
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- NYRON-PRINT2
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Nyron
- Mixture
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- Nylon 100%
- Function
-
- Water-repellent
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Sportswear
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
Thermal Pressure Transfer Nylon Print Service
This is a unique and unparalleled printing method.
Inkjet printer printing has an established reputation for sharp printing and ink back-off.
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- Enquiry by e-mail
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- TEL
- 09064867077
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BL58000
FUJISAKI TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- BL58000
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 63%
- Rayon 37%
- Knitted textile
- Width 160cm
- Length 27m
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
25SST-02
GLOBE CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-a Organic materials, biodegradable natural fibers1-c Bio-based chemical fibers/other low impact processes and techniques
- Number
- 25SST-02
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Other 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 105cm
- Length 24m
- Weight 88g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
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- OTHER
This fabric is made of Japan
Made from 100% Lyocell, it is an environmentally friendly and sustainable material.
Lyocell is characterized by its smooth drapability, soft touch, and beautiful luster.
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TX1083PZ-C
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- TX1083PZ-C
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 156cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 93g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Dresses
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Area
- OTHER
It is a stretchy smooth material. It is neither too thick nor too thin, so it can be used for a variety of purposes. -
WA2383PK
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- WA2383PK
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Function
-
- Water-repellent
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 46m
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Pants/Skirts
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Other
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
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7309
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- 7309
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Nyron
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 60%
- Nylon 40%
- Function
-
- Water-repellent
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 162g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,001 yen and 1,500 yen
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
Water repellent cotton and nylon grosgrain with tough quality. Suitable for outerwear. -
24AWI-02
GLOBE CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-a Organic materials, biodegradable natural fibers1-c Bio-based chemical fibers/other low impact processes and techniques
- Number
- 24AWI-02
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Other 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 105cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 88g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
This fabric is made of Japan
Made from 100% Lyocell, it is an environmentally friendly and sustainable material.
Lyocell is characterized by its smooth drapability, soft touch, and beautiful luster. -
923
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- 923
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Easy care
- Woven textile
- Width 145cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 121g/㎡
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Sportswear
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
Made with Recycled polyester and TEXBRID® which is high resilience polyester fiber with excellent elasticity due to a special molecular structure. -
SIC-262
SHINDO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-b No hazardous chemicals
- Number
- SIC-262
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 75%
- Polyester 25%
- Function
-
- Easy care
- Accessories
- Width 3cm
- Length 30m
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
4 sizes × 8 colors: This is a cedar twill ribbon that expresses a denim tone using white yarn for the weft.
Since it is made of cotton, it feels good on the skin and is a ribbon that goes well with na -
SUN GRIP
SUN FASTENING SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Sustainable production process
-
2-b No hazardous chemicals
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- SUN GRIP
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
-
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Other 100%
- Function
-
- Easy care
- OTHER
- Other
- color/design variation available
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Sportswear
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
SUN GRIP is used all over the world.
High quality, low cost, rust resistance, NKL Free, eco friendly, hygienical and light weight.
Made in Japan. -
2904
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- 2904
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Function
-
- Easy care
- Woven textile
- Width 146cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 260g/㎡
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
High density twill using Compact yarn which is less fluff. It's added silicone impregnation and liquid ammonia finishing. It has firm elasticity as well as soft touch like synthetic fabrics. -
ST1365PZ-C
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- ST1365PZ-C
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 95%
- Polyurethane 5%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Woven textile
- Width 148cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 125g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Other
- Area
- OTHER
Printed by sublimation transfer on a raised knit material that is smooth to the touch. -
ST1387PZ-D
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- ST1387PZ-D
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Woven textile
- Width 154cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 93g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Area
- OTHER
It is a stretchy smooth material. It is neither too thick nor too thin, so it can be used for a variety of purposes. -
SIC-5563
SHINDO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-b No hazardous chemicals
- Number
- SIC-5563
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 90%
- Polyurethane 10%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Easy care
- Accessories
- Width 4cm
- Length 15m
- Small batch orders available
- Stock service available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Printed fabrics
- Sportswear
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
3 sizes and 7 colors. Stretch tape featuring a irregular surface like gathers. It can be used not only as a waist rubber, but also as a design belt or suspenders just by attaching metal fittings. -
BT31
BELL TEX CO., LTD.
- Number
- BT31
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 74%
- Polyester 26%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Easy care
- Knitted textile
- Width 140cm
- Length 30m
- Weight 393g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
A material that has a unique look by inter-knitting cotton and polyester and dyeing it in different colors.
By using polyester, it has a light finish without feeling heavy-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 03-5669-5101
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25SSI-01
GLOBE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 25SSI-01
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Other
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 55%
- Rayon 45%
- Function
-
- Cool/moisture transmission
- Woven textile
- Width 105cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 112g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
Both weaving and P underprocessing are domestic fabrics in Fukui Prefecture.
It is a horizontal remade version of the popular standard material rayon et, and by mixing cotton with the feeling of rayo -
SIC-5505
SHINDO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Sustainable production process
-
2-b No hazardous chemicals
- Number
- SIC-5505
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 80%
- Polyurethane 20%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Easy care
- Accessories
- Width 4cm
- Length 30m
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Sportswear
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
6 sizes x 12 colors: Made from recycled polyester. Stretch tape that can be used for a thin and elastic waist belt. With a wide range of sizes, it can be used for a variety of purposes. -
WA2388
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- WA2388
- date
- 2024/02/19
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Woven textile
- Width 112cm
- Length 46m
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Other
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
-
TX1110PZ-B
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- TX1110PZ-B
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 81%
- Rayon 14%
- Polyurethane 5%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Woven textile
- Width 156cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 118g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Other
- Area
- OTHER
Printed by sublimation transfer on a raised knit material that is smooth to the touch. The striped design fabric accentuates the pattern.
-
BL11522
FUJISAKI TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- BL11522
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Heat-generating/moisture retention
- Knitted textile
- Width 170cm
- Length 40m
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Sportswear
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
-
7406
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Number
- 7406
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Function
-
- Easy care
- Woven textile
- Width 139cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 170g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Pants/Skirts
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
25SST-08
GLOBE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 25SST-08
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Easy care
- Knitted textile
- Width 100cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 210g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Sportswear
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
Y10230
FUJISAKI TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- Y10230
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 51%
- COTTON 49%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Knitted textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 40m
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
25SST-03
GLOBE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 25SST-03
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Linen/Rammie
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 50%
- Linen/Rammie 50%
- Function
-
- Cool/moisture transmission
- Easy care
- Woven textile
- Width 105cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 144g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
This fabric is domestic in Japan
By using 50/50 cotton linen yarn for both vertical and vertical sides, the feeling of coolness has been improved. With a hemp mixing rate of 50%, it has become a fabri -
WA2376BK
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- WA2376BK
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Function
-
- Water-repellent
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 46m
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
-
512
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- 512
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 148cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 363g/㎡
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
12oz Authentic Indigo Denim -
SIC-2338
SHINDO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Sustainable production process
-
2-b No hazardous chemicals
- Number
- SIC-2338
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Polyester
- Mixture
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- Polyester 100%
- Function
-
- Easy care
- OTHER
- Accessories
- Width 1.5cm
- Length 30m
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Sportswear
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Hokurku(Fukui)
This product is made from recycled polyester. Mesh tape that is light and breathable. Now that athleisure is mainstream, it is a product that has both design and functionality. -
TX1069PZ-C
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- TX1069PZ-C
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Polyester
- Mixture
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- Polyester 100%
- Function
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- Stretch
- Woven textile
- Width 154cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 93g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Dresses
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Area
- OTHER
It is a stretchy smooth material. It is neither too thick nor too thin, so it can be used for a variety of purposes.