Material data base
- Results
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- Hachioji
- Kiryu
- Niigata
- OTHER
- Seasonless
109Hits
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J7602
ARTEX CO., LTD.
- Number
- J7602
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Function
-
- 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 -
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
-
KSB-RC-STN
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
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
-
- 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 -
CRF2010-M
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Number
- CRF2010-M
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Linen/Rammie
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Rayon 41%
- Linen/Rammie 38%
- COTTON 21%
- Woven textile
- Width 112cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 188g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- OTHER
Soft and rought look by using 3 type of raw material -
KSB-RC-STN
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Number
- KSB-RC-STN
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Rayon 42%
- COTTON 58%
- Woven textile
- Width 108cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 190g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- OTHER
Persimmon Juice Dyed with Rayon/Cotton sateen Color will get darker on the part under the any lights -
COR V7
NITTO BUTTON CO., LTD.
- Number
- COR V7
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Function
-
- Antibacterial
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
8105-reflective
Mipox Corporation
- Number
- 8105-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
-
- 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 an orange color. -
KSB-NY-TUS
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Number
- KSB-NY-TUS
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Nyron
- Mixture
-
- Nylon 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 126cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 155g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- OTHER
Persimmon Juice Dye with Nylon -
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
-
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 -
FR000301F
PANOCO TRADING CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-a Organic materials, biodegradable natural fibers
- Number
- FR000301F
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 215g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- Niigata
Naturally colored Brown -
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
-
COR100
NITTO BUTTON CO., LTD.
- Number
- COR100
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Function
-
- Antibacterial
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Accessories
- 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
-
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
-
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
-
2904
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
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
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation 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. -
WD3341リップルトリコット
MATSUBARA CO., LTD.
- Number
- WD3341リップルトリコット
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Nyron
- Mixture
-
- Nylon 72%
- Polyurethane 28%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Absorbent/quick-drying
- Cool/moisture transmission
- Easy care
- UV protection
- Knitted textile
- Width 150cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 245g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- Kiryu
-
14013ANWM-SB
SAKURAI LACE
- Number
- 14013ANWM-SB
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Acrylic 40%
- Nylon 30%
- Polyester 20%
- Wool 10%
- Knitted textile
- Width 100cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 80g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Lace/Embroidery
- Area
- Kiryu
Transparent mesh-like knit using special lame design yarn based on ultra-low gauge acrylic material.-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 0277-32-6316
-
ZPOP-2
NITTO BUTTON CO., LTD.
- Number
- ZPOP-2
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Other
- Function
-
- Antibacterial
- Accessories
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
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
-
- 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. -
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
-
A00723
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00723
- 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
-
5024-1363-1
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Number
- 5024-1363-1
- date
- 2024/06/06
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 55m
- Weight 90g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- Hachioji
Using shuttle machine to weave the base fabric which gives soft handle and have selvage for both edge -
8B18-PT-reflect
Mipox Corporation
- Number
- 8B18-PT-reflect
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Nyron
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Nylon 100%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Water-repellent
- OTHER
- Other
- Width 110cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 160g/㎡
- 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 open-lens reflective fabric features surface glass beads, employing tiny beads and utilizing ultra-thin, lightweight cloth with fine yarn as the base for maximum thinness and lightness. -
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 -
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
-
- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Sundry items
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
-
OKD003
FIRBEST CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- OKD003
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 87%
- Polyester 13%
- Function
-
- OTHER
- Woven textile
- Width 148cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 164g/㎡
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Shirtings
- Denim
- Sportswear
- Area
- OTHER
soft texture
High quality denim made in Japan
2/1 right twill
Excellent heat retention due to far infrared rays effect-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 03-3664-5921
-
OKD008
FIRBEST CO., LTD.
- Number
- OKD008
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Other
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 86%
- Rayon 14%
- Function
-
- OTHER
- Woven textile
- Width 148cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 343g/㎡
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Pants/Skirts
- 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
-
- TEL
- 03-3664-5921
-
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
-
PF8260
TAMURAKOMA & CO., LTD.
- Number
- PF8260
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Absorbent/quick-drying
- Easy care
- UV protection
- Knitted textile
- Width 130cm
- Length 40m
- Weight 123g/㎡
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Sportswear
- Inner wear/lingerie
- Area
- Kiryu
Absorbent, quick drying, stretch, UV protection -
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. -
442_24BG1051P
KIYOHARA & CO., LTD.
- Number
- 442_24BG1051P
- date
- 2024/06/06
- Material
-
- Other
- Mixture
-
- Other 50%
- Accessories
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Accessories
- Area
- OTHER
・Unique design metal button
・Whole process is done in Japan -
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
-
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
-
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
- 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
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- OTHER
-
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
-
1253
SOJITZ FASHION CO., LTD.
- Number
- 1253
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Function
-
- OTHER
- Woven textile
- Width 145cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 136g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- 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. -
82-4531
TAKISADA-NAGOYA CO., LTD.
- Number
- 82-4531
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Function
-
- Easy care
- Woven textile
- Width 146cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 278g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- OTHER
It is a synthetic material with a texture that is characterized by its tweed-like appearance.
-
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
-
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. -
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
-
A00724
TANABE EMBROIDERY CO., LTD./WATANABE SANGYOU CO., LTD.
- Number
- A00724
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Mixture
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- 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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5024-1370-1
HOKKOH CO., LTD.
- Number
- 5024-1370-1
- date
- 2024/06/06
- Material
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- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 55m
- Weight 180g/㎡
- Stock service available
- Item
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- Jackets
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Accessories
- Other
- Area
- OTHER
Using 2 screens for each solid color part, then that make it deep expression -
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
-
TX1083PZ-C
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- TX1083PZ-C
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- 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
-
- 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.