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A00723
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00723
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
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- Polyester 78%
- Nylon 22%
- Accessories
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Lace/Embroidery
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
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8300-455reflect
Mipox Corporation
- Number
- 8300-455reflect
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Other
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 65%
- Polyester 35%
- Function
-
- Water-repellent
- OTHER
- Accessories
- Width 110cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 430g/㎡
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Sportswear
- Sundry items
- Accessories
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- OTHER
This is a recursive reflective fabric of the open-lens type that uses glass beads on the surface. The backing material is of the broad fabric type. -
OKD006
FIRBEST CO., LTD.
- Number
- OKD006
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Other
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 89%
- Rayon 11%
- Function
-
- OTHER
- Woven textile
- Width 148cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 303g/㎡
- Small batch orders available
- Item
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- Denim
- Area
- OTHER
High quality denim made in Japan
3/1 right twill
Excellent heat retention due to far infrared rays effect-
- Enquiry by e-mail
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- TEL
- 03-3664-5921
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8308-reflective
Mipox Corporation
- Number
- 8308-reflective
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
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- Cotton
- Polyester
- Other
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 65%
- Polyester 35%
- Function
-
- Water-repellent
- OTHER
- Accessories
- Width 110cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 430g/㎡
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Sportswear
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
This is a recursive reflective fabric of the open-lens type that uses glass beads on the surface. The backing material is of the Broad fabric type. -
11148R
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 11148R
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Rayon 70%
- COTTON 30%
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Lace/Embroidery
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
12233
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 12233
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
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- Silk
- Polyester
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Rayon 42%
- Silk 40%
- Polyester 18%
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Lace/Embroidery
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
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TOKI-2
NITTO BUTTON CO., LTD.
- Number
- TOKI-2
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Function
-
- Antibacterial
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
MIKI-745
NITTO BUTTON CO., LTD.
- Number
- MIKI-745
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Function
-
- Antibacterial
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
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NATURIS
IRIS CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
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1-a Organic materials, biodegradable natural fibers
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- NATURIS
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Accessories
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Sportswear
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
Button dyed with plants on a natural nut button. -
25000
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Number
- 25000
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Function
-
- OTHER
- Woven textile
- Width 112cm
- Length 54m
- Weight 267g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
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KSB-RC-STN
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
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1-c Bio-based chemical fibers/other low impact processes and techniques
- Number
- KSB-RC-STN
- date
- 2024/06/06
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Rayon 42%
- COTTON 58%
- Width 108cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 230g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Item
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- Jackets
- Coats
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
Persimmon dye on Rayon Cotton sateen and washer finish make s it vintage look -
11703
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 11703
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Lace/Embroidery
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
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SHELL-PLATING
IRIS CO., LTD.
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- SHELL-PLATING
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Accessories
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
High-class button with special plating on the shell and laser processing. -
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
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
RW25SS01
RAINBOWWORLD CO., LTD.
- Number
- RW25SS01
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Silk
- Mixture
-
- Silk 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 100cm
- Length 23m
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
24AWI-01
GLOBE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 24AWI-01
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Worsted wool
- Mixture
-
- Wool 100%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Cool/moisture transmission
- Heat-generating/moisture retention
- Knitted textile
- Width 100cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 130g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Area
- OTHER
-
A00728
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00728
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 78%
- Nylon 22%
- Accessories
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Lace/Embroidery
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
DP-7800-1
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Number
- DP-7800-1
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 55m
- Weight 180g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
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- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- OTHER
Realistic expression becaues of digital print -
5024-375-1
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Number
- 5024-375-1
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Rayon 81%
- Polyester 19%
- Function
-
- OTHER
- Woven textile
- Width 134cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 150g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- OTHER
Washable Rayon, Less Wrinkle -
356130.1
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 356130.1
- date
- 2023/09/05
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Accessories
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Lace/Embroidery
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
EF100VFI
HASETORA SPINNING CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-c Bio-based chemical fibers/other low impact processes and techniques
- Number
- EF100VFI
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Other
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 79%
- Polyester 14%
- Other 7%
- Woven textile
- Width 148cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 360g/㎡
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Item
-
- Denim
- Area
- OTHER
-
- Enquiry by e-mail
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- TEL
- 06-6204-4124
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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 -
R2-TK7
NITTO BUTTON CO., LTD.
- Number
- R2-TK7
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Function
-
- Antibacterial
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
453_20MD0034
KIYOHARA & CO., LTD.
- Number
- 453_20MD0034
- date
- 2024/06/06
- Material
-
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Other 100%
- Accessories
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
・Original & unique design bar
・Use with ring to buckle -
A00729INDEX
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00729INDEX
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 90%
- Rayon 10%
- Accessories
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Lace/Embroidery
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
11323
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 11323
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Accessories
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Lace/Embroidery
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
POP-T07
NITTO BUTTON CO., LTD.
- Number
- POP-T07
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Function
-
- Antibacterial
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
TX1069PZ-C
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- TX1069PZ-C
- 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. -
5024-1343-1
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Number
- 5024-1343-1
- date
- 2024/06/06
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 55m
- Weight 151g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
Using 2 screens which looks like just single color, and other part also intentionally over print to make it like vintage. Brushing before dye & print to make it less discolor -
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
-
- Dresses
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Other
- Area
- OTHER
Printed by sublimation transfer on a raised knit material that is smooth to the touch.
-
85104
SAIBO CO., LTD.
- Number
- 85104
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Other
- Width 100cm
- Length 13.7m
- Weight 138g/㎡
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
A delicate pattern embroidered with ultra-fine polyester thread in fluorescent color on fine fabric.
-
1808604D
SHIMOJO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- 1808604D
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 72%
- Other 28%
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 70g/㎡
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
NYRON-PRINT3
MITSUBISHI OJI PAPER SALES CO., LTD.
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- NYRON-PRINT3
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Nyron
- Mixture
-
- Nylon 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Inner wear/lingerie
- 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.-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 09064867077
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COR-88
NITTO BUTTON CO., LTD.
- Number
- COR-88
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Function
-
- Antibacterial
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
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. -
24AWT-06
GLOBE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 24AWT-06
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Worsted wool
- Mixture
-
- Wool 100%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Knitted textile
- Width 100cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 130g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Area
- OTHER
-
PolyesterPrint2
MITSUBISHI OJI PAPER SALES CO., LTD.
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- PolyesterPrint2
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Price
- Between 1,001 yen and 1,500 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Sportswear
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Area
- OTHER
We accept polyester prints. We receive the fabric and data for printing.
Small lot production is also available.-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 09064867077
-
24AWT‐07
GLOBE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 24AWT‐07
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Nyron
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Other 48%
- Polyester 48%
- Nylon 4%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Knitted textile
- Width 100cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 190g/㎡
- 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
- Area
- OTHER
-
ODA25315
OHARAYASENI CO., LTD.
- Number
- ODA25315
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Linen/Rammie
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 65%
- Linen/Rammie 35%
- Woven textile
- Width 140cm
- Length 12m
- Weight 680g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 06-6263-8668
-
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. -
GCOR-011
NITTO BUTTON CO., LTD.
- Number
- GCOR-011
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Function
-
- Antibacterial
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
RW25SS02-GR
RAINBOWWORLD CO., LTD.
- Number
- RW25SS02-GR
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Silk
- Mixture
-
- Silk 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 50cm
- Item
-
- Printed fabrics
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
A00735
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00735
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 45%
- Cupro 50%
- Nylon 5%
- Accessories
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Lace/Embroidery
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
A00734
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00734
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 80%
- Rayon 20%
- Accessories
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Printed fabrics
- Lace/Embroidery
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
A00724
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00724
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
-
- Rayon 70%
- Polyester 24%
- Nylon 6%
- Accessories
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Lace/Embroidery
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
NYRON-PRINT1
MITSUBISHI OJI PAPER SALES CO., LTD.
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- NYRON-PRINT1
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Nyron
- Mixture
-
- Nylon 100%
- Function
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- Water-repellent
- Width 150cm
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- Item
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- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Sportswear
- 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.-
- Enquiry by e-mail
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- TEL
- 09064867077
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2565
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
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1-c Bio-based chemical fibers/other low impact processes and techniques
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
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3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- 2565
- date
- 2024/06/06
- Material
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- Cotton
- Mixture
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- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 145cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 158g/㎡
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Jackets
- Shirtings
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
Soft and bulky hand-feel made by peachy brushing and air tumbler washer finish. -
TX1083PZ-C
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
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2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- TX1083PZ-C
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Polyester
- Mixture
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- 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.
