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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
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- TEL
- 09064867077
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S18S04
CLOTH JAPAN
- Number
- S18S04
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 65%
- Polyester 35%
- Woven textile
- Width 164cm
- Length 25m
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- OTHER
-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 03-5414-2237
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89605
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 89605
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Accessories
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Lace/Embroidery
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
AL-561
ASAHI SENSHOKU CO., LTD. Sol Levante 1918
- Number
- AL-561
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
-
- Woolen
- Mixture
-
- Wool 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 148cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 40g/㎡
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- Ashikaga
-
A00726
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00726
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Accessories
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Lace/Embroidery
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
GN-001
ASAHI SENSHOKU CO., LTD. Sol Levante 1918
- Number
- GN-001
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Rayon 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 112cm
- Length 46m
- Weight 197g/㎡
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Area
- Ashikaga
-
220750103
SHIMOJO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- 220750103
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 68%
- Other 32%
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 260g/㎡
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Jackets
- Dresses
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
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
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- 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
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- 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. -
FB3-145
FUJISAKI TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- FB3-145
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 64%
- COTTON 36%
- Woven textile
- Width 112cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 175g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Item
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- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Other
- Area
- OTHER
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24AWT-10
GLOBE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 24AWT-10
- 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
-
BD6322
COSMO TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- BD6322
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 141cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 165g/㎡
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Pants/Skirts
- 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
-
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
-
FJ330020
FUJISAKI TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- FJ330020
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Knitted textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 30m
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Sportswear
- Interior
- Sundry items
- 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
-
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
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders 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. -
PolyesterPrint３
MITSUBISHI OJI PAPER SALES CO., LTD.
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- PolyesterPrint３
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders 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
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- TEL
- 09064867077
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10612
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Number
- 10612
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 70%
- Polyurethane 30%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Water-repellent
- Absorbent/quick-drying
- Woven textile
- Width 130cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 104g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- OTHER
-
A00731
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00731
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
-
- Rayon 100%
- Accessories
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Lace/Embroidery
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
EJ1H450
CLOTH JAPAN
- Number
- EJ1H450
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 64%
- Polyester 9%
- Cupro 27%
- Woven textile
- Width 116cm
- Length 25m
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- OTHER
-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 03-5414-2237
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A00726INDEX
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00726INDEX
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 90%
- Rayon 10%
- Accessories
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Printed fabrics
- Lace/Embroidery
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
S22S08
CLOTH JAPAN
- Number
- S22S08
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 81%
- Cupro 19%
- Woven textile
- Width 158cm
- Length 25m
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- OTHER
-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 03-5414-2237
-
11023
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 11023
- date
- 2023/09/05
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Other
- Width 102cm
- Length 13.7m
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Lace/Embroidery
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
1260
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Number
- 1260
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Function
-
- Easy care
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 98g/㎡
- Stock service available
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- OTHER
-
A00728INDEX
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00728INDEX
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 78%
- Nylon 22%
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Lace/Embroidery
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- 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
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders 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. -
A00722
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00722
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 50%
- Cupro 50%
- Accessories
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Lace/Embroidery
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
A00729
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00729
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 90%
- Rayon 10%
- Accessories
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Printed fabrics
- Lace/Embroidery
- Sportswear
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
OCA32202
OHARAYASENI CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- OCA32202
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Linen/Rammie
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 130cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 300g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,001 yen and 1,500 yen
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 06-6263-8668
-
91381ｓ
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 91381ｓ
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Nyron
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Nylon 74%
- Polyester 25%
- Polyurethane 1%
- Accessories
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Lace/Embroidery
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Ashikaga
-
11812Ｃ
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 11812Ｃ
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 52%
- Rayon 48%
- Other
- Width 129cm
- Length 13.7m
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Lace/Embroidery
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
92570
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 92570
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Nyron
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Nylon 55%
- Rayon 45%
- Accessories
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Pants/Skirts
- Lace/Embroidery
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Ashikaga
-
5024-395-1
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Number
- 5024-395-1
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 25m
- Weight 210g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Other
- Area
- OTHER
Jacquard with Chambray look / Washer finish -
92573
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 92573
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Woolen
- Regenerated fiber
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Acrylic 63%
- Wool 27%
- Rayon 10%
- Accessories
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Pants/Skirts
- Lace/Embroidery
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Ashikaga
-
91985
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 91985
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Nyron
- Regenerated fiber
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Nylon 38%
- Rayon 36%
- Other 21%
- Polyurethane 5%
- Accessories
- Price
- Between 1,001 yen and 1,500 yen
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Lace/Embroidery
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Ashikaga
-
1262
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Number
- 1262
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Function
-
- Easy care
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 118g/㎡
- Small batch orders available
- Stock service available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- OTHER
-
2110703A
SHIMOJO CO., LTD.
- Number
- 2110703A
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 150g/㎡
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
5-KARAMI
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Number
- 5-KARAMI
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 105cm
- Length 53m
- Weight 130g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Lace/Embroidery
- Area
- OTHER
Japanese Karami Weave with dying Japan -
2124901
SHIMOJO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- 2124901
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 68%
- Other 32%
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 110g/㎡
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
BL55000
FUJISAKI TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- BL55000
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 74%
- Polyester 26%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Easy care
- Knitted textile
- Width 140cm
- Length 30m
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Lace/Embroidery
- 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
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
92506ｓ
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 92506ｓ
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Nyron
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Nylon 94%
- Polyester 5%
- Polyurethane 1%
- Accessories
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Lace/Embroidery
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Ashikaga
-
REMA-005
ASAHI SENSHOKU CO., LTD. Sol Levante 1918
- Number
- REMA-005
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
-
- Woolen
- Mixture
-
- Wool 70%
- Angora 20%
- Nylon 10%
- Woven textile
- Width 125cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 92g/㎡
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- Ashikaga
-
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
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Wakayama
-
DS.30416 B
DAISADA CO., LTD.
- Number
- DS.30416 B
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Accessories
- Width 14cm
- Length 100m
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Denim
- Sportswear
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Ashikaga
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J7602
ARTEX CO., LTD.
- Number
- J7602
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Cotton
- Mixture
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- COTTON 100%
- Function
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- Stretch
- OTHER
- Knitted textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 30m
- Weight 230g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Area
- OTHER
Functional material treated with deodorant. A special spun yarn called compact spinning is used to give it a beautiful luster. A cut-and-sew material with a rich expression of cut jacquard. Highly fun -
21038A01
SHIMOJO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
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1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- 21038A01
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
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- Polyester 60%
- Other 40%
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 400g/㎡
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
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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
-
- 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.
