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- Ashikaga
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- OTHER
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8111-reflective
Mipox Corporation
- Number
- 8111-reflective
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Function
-
- Water-repellent
- OTHER
- Accessories
- Width 110cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 370g/㎡
- 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 taffeta type in green color. -
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
-
FB3-144
FUJISAKI TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- FB3-144
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 140cm
- Length 50m
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Sportswear
- Area
- OTHER
30’sHunting jacket reproduction Back side brushed -
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
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S24S03
CLOTH JAPAN
- Number
- S24S03
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 161cm
- Length 25m
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- OTHER
-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 03-5414-2237
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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
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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. -
ZIPPER-PULLER
IRIS CO., LTD.
- Sustainable corporate social responsibility
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- ZIPPER-PULLER
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Accessories
- color/design variation available
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Sportswear
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Oota
A pull that attaches directly to a ZA type zipper. -
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
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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%
- Function
-
- Heat-generating/moisture retention
- 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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24AWT-05
GLOBE CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-c Bio-based chemical fibers/other low impact processes and techniques
- Number
- 24AWT-05
- 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
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Inner wear/lingerie
- 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.
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JAH501
KIYOHARA & CO., LTD.
- Number
- JAH501
- date
- 2024/06/06
- Material
-
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Other 50%
- Accessories
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Accessories
- Area
- Oota
New and Unique design for front hook
Scratch-resistant design
Thread-attached so it can be used with any type of clothing -
1261
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Number
- 1261
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Function
-
- OTHER
- Woven textile
- Width 145cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 140g/㎡
- Stock service available
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- OTHER
-
SI77007
STYLETEX CO., LTD.
- Number
- SI77007
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Silk
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 83%
- Silk 17%
- Function
-
- Water-repellent
- Woven textile
- Width 146cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 195g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- OTHER
High-density coat cloth woven with GIZA cotton warp and spun silk weft.
It is a luxurious material with a chambray feel and luster. -
AL-584
ASAHI SENSHOKU CO., LTD. Sol Levante 1918
- Number
- AL-584
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
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- Woolen
- Mixture
-
- Cashmere 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 130cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 153g/㎡
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- Ashikaga
-
EF100VFI
HASETORA SPINNING CO., LTD.
- Number
- EF100VFI
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 79%
- Polyester 14%
- Other 7%
- Function
-
- OTHER
- Woven textile
- Width 148cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 300g/㎡
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Denim
- Area
- OTHER
Brewed protein ™-
- Enquiry by e-mail
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- TEL
- 06-6204-4124
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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
-
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
- Small batch orders available
- Stock service available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Area
- OTHER
-
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
-
WD008ANB抗菌防臭
MATSUBARA CO., LTD.
- Number
- WD008ANB抗菌防臭
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 85%
- Polyurethane 15%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Absorbent/quick-drying
- Cool/moisture transmission
- Easy care
- UV protection
- Antibacterial
- Knitted textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 233g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,001 yen and 1,500 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- Oota
-
POP-100
NITTO BUTTON CO., LTD.
- Number
- POP-100
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Function
-
- Antibacterial
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
2009501A01
SHIMOJO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- 2009501A01
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Other 57%
- Polyester 43%
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 320g/㎡
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Interior
- 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
- color/design variation available
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Sportswear
- Interior
- Sundry items
- 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
-
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 -
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
-
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
- 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. The striped design fabric accentuates the pattern.
-
5-WAGARA-HDPT8
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Number
- 5-WAGARA-HDPT8
- date
- 2024/06/06
- Material
-
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Rayon 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 150g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- OTHER
Delicate expression by hand screen print with 12 screens -
NO-26588SWN
ITONONE
- Number
- NO-26588SWN
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Silk
- Worsted wool
- Nyron
- Mixture
-
- Wool 73%
- Silk 17%
- Nylon 10%
- Woven textile
- Width 145cm
- Length 10m
- Weight 255g/㎡
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Area
- OTHER
-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 0555-25-2406
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1519013
NIHON HOMESPUN CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-a Organic materials, biodegradable natural fibers
- Number
- 1519013
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Woolen
- Nyron
- Mixture
-
- Wool 87%
- Nylon 13%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 25.0m
- Weight 245g/㎡
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Coats
- 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
- 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.
-
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
-
- 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.
-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 09064867077
-
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
-
402_24MD0001
KIYOHARA & CO., LTD.
- Number
- 402_24MD0001
- date
- 2024/06/06
- Material
-
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Other 100%
- Accessories
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Accessories
- Area
- Oota
・With special plating technique for natural buttons
・Whole process is done in Japan
-
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/㎡
- color/design variation available
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
S23S01
CLOTH JAPAN
- Number
- S23S01
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Linen/Rammie
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 92%
- Linen/Rammie 8%
- Woven textile
- Width 163cm
- Length 25m
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- OTHER
-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 03-5414-2237
-
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
-
COR B01
NITTO BUTTON CO., LTD.
- Number
- COR B01
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Function
-
- Antibacterial
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
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
-
20130
SHIMOJO CO., LTD.
- Number
- 20130
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 100g/㎡
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- OTHER
-
90683
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 90683
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Woolen
- Regenerated fiber
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Acrylic 42%
- Rayon 40%
- Wool 18%
- Accessories
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Lace/Embroidery
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- Ashikaga
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
2904
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
-
3 Sustainable corporate social responsibility
- Number
- 2904
- date
- 2024/06/06
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Function
-
- Easy care
- Woven textile
- Width 148cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 260g/㎡
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- OTHER
High density twill using less fluff compact yarn. By adding silicone impregnation and liquid ammonia finishing, it expresses synthetic touch with firm elasticity as well as soft touch and drape. -
92263s
OCHIAI LACE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 92263s
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Nyron
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Nylon 95%
- Polyester 4%
- Polyurethane 1%
- Accessories
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- Area
- Ashikaga
-
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.