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5120LFSKN357
YAMAMASA TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 5120LFSKN357
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Cotton
- Mixture
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- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 108cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 263g/㎡
- Area
- Kyoto
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DNS2348
DAICHO CO., LTD.
- Number
- DNS2348
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
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- Linen/Rammie
- Regenerated fiber
- Other
- Mixture
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- Linen/Rammie 54%
- Rayon 43%
- Polyurethane 3%
- Function
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- Stretch
- Woven textile
- Width 130cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 148g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- Item
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- Jackets
- Dresses
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- Koto
Rayon linen vertical stretch fabric-
- Enquiry by e-mail
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- TEL
- 0748-48-2574
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DC1046PZ-C
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
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2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- DC1046PZ-C
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
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- Polyester
- Other
- Mixture
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- Polyester 40%
- Triacetate 60%
- Woven textile
- Width 140cm
- Length 50m
- 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
- Koto
The linen-like material is light, transparent, breathable, and smooth to the touch. Recommended for spring and summer. -
5858RGKR4575
YAMAMASA TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 5858RGKR4575
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Polyester
- Mixture
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- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 100cm
- Length 20m
- Weight 250g/㎡
- Area
- Kyoto
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BD3373
COSMO TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- BD3373
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
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- Cotton
- Mixture
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- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 128cm
- Length 45m
- Weight 168g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- Koto
Both the warp and weft threads are made of strong twisted yarn to express characteristic unevenness. -
YRK-001A
ASAKI CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
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1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- YRK-001A
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Cotton
- Polyester
- Mixture
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- COTTON 72%
- Polyester 28%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 50m
- Small batch orders available
- Item
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- Shirtings
- Area
- Niigata
A sustainable material that uses recycled polyester blended ECO PET for the weft.
Twill fabric woven in a yoroke weave.
Brushed. -
OZ32183
OHARAYASENI CO., LTD.
- Number
- OZ32183
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
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- Linen/Rammie
- Polyester
- Mixture
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- Linen/Rammie 80%
- Polyester 20%
- Woven textile
- Width 125cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 250g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Area
- Koto
linen stretch fabric using safilin linen yarn -
ASK-AW-625
ASAKI CO., LTD.
- Number
- ASK-AW-625
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Cotton
- Polyester
- Mixture
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- COTTON 50%
- Polyester 50%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 50m
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Jackets
- Shirtings
- Sundry items
- Area
- Niigata
Sustainable material using jazznep yarn, which is a blend of recycled cotton and polyester.It features a unique uneven feeling and the texture of nep by melange dyeing.Tweed style.Brushed on one side. -
1662126KR4582
YAMAMASA TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 1662126KR4582
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Polyester
- Mixture
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- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 100cm
- Length 23m
- Weight 190g/㎡
- Area
- Kyoto
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YP-46020-1A
KOKKA CO., LTD.
- Number
- YP-46020-1A
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
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- Cotton
- Mixture
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- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 36m
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Interior
- Area
- Kyoto
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24AW-504
NIHON SANMO DYEING CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
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1-a Organic materials, biodegradable natural fibers
- Number
- 24AW-504
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
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- Linen/Rammie
- Silk
- Worsted wool
- Mixture
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- Linen/Rammie 47%
- Silk 20%
- Wool 33%
- Function
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- Easy care
- Woven textile
- Width 130cm
- Length 30m
- Weight 134g/㎡
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Pants/Skirts
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- Kyoto
A machine-washable fabric that exchanges silk, linen, and wool. The unprecedented texture created by the mix of natural fiber yarns is fresh. Easy to use as a material from early fall. -
AB-KARAMI-PK
ALLBLUE INC.
- Number
- AB-KARAMI-PK
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
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- Cotton
- Mixture
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- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 250g/㎡
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Small batch orders available
- Item
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- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- Kyoto
This material features indigo Leno CLOTH with rope-dyed yarn and a special foil treatment. The unique foil finish adds a cool and airy feel, with a subtle translucency peeking through the coating. -
11451500RC
YAMAMASA TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- 11451500RC
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Cotton
- Mixture
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- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 145cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 215g/㎡
- Area
- Kyoto
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25SS6231
ARTEX CO., LTD.
- Number
- 25SS6231
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
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- Polyester
- Mixture
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- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 140cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 180g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
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- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- Kyoto
Patterned foil is printed on fabric that expresses blisters using a printing technique. -
OA35246
OHARAYASENI CO., LTD.
- Number
- OA35246
- date
- 2024/02/07
- Material
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- Linen/Rammie
- Silk
- Mixture
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- Linen/Rammie 67%
- Silk 33%
- Woven textile
- Width 143cm
- Length 28m
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
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- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- Koto
It is woven with silk noil yarns based on linen TOP yarns for a classical and luxurious look.
The uneven surface and the nep feeling are the characteristics of the material. -
TX1109HB-D
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
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2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- TX1109HB-D
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Cotton
- Mixture
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- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 118cm
- Length 25m
- Weight 110g/㎡
- 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
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- Koto
This fabric has an elegant and luxurious feel unique to twill weave, and is a popular material that is wrinkle-resistant, flexible, and durable. -
waffle_3_mat
OKABUN ORIMONO CO., LTD.
- Number
- waffle_3_mat
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
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- Silk
- Mixture
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- Silk 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 140cm
- Length 10m
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Pants/Skirts
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- Kyoto
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N230064-412
MORISAN CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
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1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- N230064-412
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
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- Other 75%
- Polyester 25%
- Woven textile
- Width 98cm
- Weight 225g/㎡
- Area
- Kyoto
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VF-13000-4D
KOKKA CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
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1-a Organic materials, biodegradable natural fibers
- Number
- VF-13000-4D
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
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- Cotton
- Mixture
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- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 36m
- Weight 85g/㎡
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Interior
- Area
- Kyoto
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24AW-312
NIHON SANMO DYEING CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
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1-a Organic materials, biodegradable natural fibers
- Number
- 24AW-312
- date
- 2023/06/16
- Material
-
- Silk
- Worsted wool
- Mixture
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- Silk 40%
- Wool 60%
- Function
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- Stretch
- Easy care
- Knitted textile
- Width 24cm
- Length 45m
- Weight 139g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Inner wear/lingerie
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- Kyoto
Ribbed fabric made of machine washable silk and machine washable wool blended yarn. Characterized by soft warmth in addition to luster and breathability. Moderately fitted to the body. -
LF236122-32
MATSUBARA CO., LTD.
- Number
- LF236122-32
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
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- Polyester
- Mixture
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- Polyester 90%
- Polyurethane 10%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Cool/moisture transmission
- UV protection
- Knitted textile
- Width 145cm
- Length 50m
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
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- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- Kyoto
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KM1039PZ-B
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- KM1039PZ-B
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 145cm
- Length 50m
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Area
- Koto
The fabric has a characteristic texture, is transparent and breathable. -
24AW2232
ARTEX CO., LTD.
- Number
- 24AW2232
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 145cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 210g/㎡
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- Kyoto
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S751-A374-N-GD
SHINOHARA TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- S751-A374-N-GD
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 98%
- Polyurethane 2%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Woven textile
- Width 145cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 373g/㎡
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Pants/Skirts
- Denim
- Area
- Bichu/Bingo
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MC2810SFBNP155
YAMAMASA TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- MC2810SFBNP155
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 25m
- Weight 190g/㎡
- Area
- Kyoto
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YP-46010-2B
KOKKA CO., LTD.
- Number
- YP-46010-2B
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 36m
- Weight 153g/㎡
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Interior
- Area
- Kyoto
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25SSPNTO006
YAGI & CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- 25SSPNTO006
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Silk
- Polyester
- Regenerated fiber
- Other
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 50%
- Silk 16%
- Other 9%
- Polyester 25%
- Woven textile
- Width 140cm
- Length 20m
- Weight 338g/㎡
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Denim
- Area
- Kyoto
-
LF233323-203
MATSUBARA CO., LTD.
- Number
- LF233323-203
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 85%
- Polyurethane 15%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Absorbent/quick-drying
- Cool/moisture transmission
- UV protection
- Knitted textile
- Width 140cm
- Length 50m
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- Kyoto
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MSM6468H
MASHI SHOKAI CO., LTD.
- Number
- MSM6468H
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Linen/Rammie
- Mixture
-
- Linen/Rammie 100%
- Function
-
- Absorbent/quick-drying
- Cool/moisture transmission
- Width 122cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 192g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- Koto
Linen le pointe dyeing (medium white dye) chambray type.-
- Enquiry by e-mail
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- TEL
- 0748-42-2112
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24-81-1
SHIGAASA CO., LTD.
- Number
- 24-81-1
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Linen/Rammie
- Mixture
-
- Linen/Rammie 76%
- COTTON 24%
- Woven textile
- Width 112cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 168g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Shirtings
- Area
- Koto
-
MSN60390
MASHI SHOKAI CO., LTD.
- Number
- MSN60390
- date
- 2023/12/11
- Material
-
- Linen/Rammie
- Mixture
-
- Linen/Rammie 100%
- Function
-
- Absorbent/quick-drying
- Cool/moisture transmission
- Woven textile
- Width 120cm
- Length 25m
- Weight 408g/㎡
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- Koto
Linen 60/3 twisted 3/1 twill type. Tumbler finish gives the fabric a soft and bulky feel.-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 0748-42-2112
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SA403R38SFB
YAMAMASA TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- SA403R38SFB
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 108cm
- Length 25m
- Weight 220g/㎡
- Area
- Kyoto
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21K-25SS0233
STYLEM TAKISADA-OSAKA CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-a Organic materials, biodegradable natural fibers
- Number
- 21K-25SS0233
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 138cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 196g/㎡
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- Koto
Cold mercerized 100% organic cotton highly twisted twill -
MC2810SFB
YAMAMASA TEXTILE CO., LTD.
- Number
- MC2810SFB
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 25m
- Weight 190g/㎡
- Area
- Kyoto
-
U230153-403
MORISAN CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- U230153-403
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Nyron
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 80%
- Other 17%
- Nylon 3%
- Width 68cm
- Weight 230g/㎡
- Area
- Kyoto
-
U4225-404
MORISAN CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- U4225-404
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Nyron
- Regenerated fiber
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 65%
- Other 32%
- Nylon 3%
- Woven textile
- Width 68cm
- Weight 250g/㎡
- Area
- Kyoto
-
23SS7432
ARTEX CO., LTD.
- Number
- 23SS7432
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 100%
- Function
-
- Stretch
- Woven textile
- Width 95cm
- Length 20m
- Weight 200g/㎡
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Jackets
- Coats
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Sportswear
- Area
- Kyoto
3D printing delivered with confidence by Artex Co., Ltd. Its name is Uneven Print. We succeeded in making the pattern three-dimensional. Gives an infinite variety of items. -
U230143-2402
MORISAN CO., LTD.
- Sustainable raw materials
-
1-b Recycled materials/upcycling materials
- Number
- U230143-2402
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Nyron
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 79%
- Other 18%
- Nylon 3%
- Woven textile
- Width 68cm
- Weight 205g/㎡
- Area
- Kyoto
-
24-62
SHIGAASA CO., LTD.
- Number
- 24-62
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
-
- Linen/Rammie
- Mixture
-
- Linen/Rammie 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 112cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 285g/㎡
- Price
- Between 2,001 yen and 3,000 yen
- color/design variation available
- Small batch orders available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Area
- Koto
-
OA35441
OHARAYASENI CO., LTD.
- Number
- OA35441
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
-
- Linen/Rammie
- Mixture
-
- Linen/Rammie 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 145cm
- Length 27m
- Weight 154g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- color/design variation available
- Stock service available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Japanese-style clothing (kimono)
- Sundry items
- Area
- Koto
-
- Enquiry by e-mail
-
- TEL
- 06-6263-8668
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TX1096V-B
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
-
2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- TX1096V-B
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 112cm
- Length 25m
- Weight 60g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,501 yen and 2,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- Koto
This 100% cotton viyella is soft and warm to the touch.Printed using a sustainable manufacturing process (GOTS certified) that reduces the use of dyes and water.
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YK-16050-1E
KOKKA CO., LTD.
- Number
- YK-16050-1E
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 110cm
- Length 36m
- Weight 190g/㎡
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Printed fabrics
- Interior
- Area
- Kyoto
-
RMD3051
KUWAMURA CO., LTD.
- Number
- RMD3051
- date
- 2023/08/04
- Material
-
- Cotton
- Mixture
-
- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 112cm
- Length 60m
- Weight 264g/㎡
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Suits
- Jackets
- Coats
- Pants/Skirts
- Area
- Niigata
Tweed fabric is reproduced with 100% cotton. It can be used by both men and women. -
24AW4233
ARTEX CO., LTD.
- Number
- 24AW4233
- date
- 2023/10/12
- Material
-
- Polyester
- Mixture
-
- Polyester 45%
- Rayon 55%
- Woven textile
- Width 180cm
- Length 110m
- Weight 46g/㎡
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Shirtings
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- Kyoto
Lustrous satin is combined with expressive opal processing and print processing to create a luxurious material. It mixes the luster of satin and the transparency of chiffon. -
DNS365
DAICHO CO., LTD.
- Number
- DNS365
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
-
- Linen/Rammie
- Mixture
-
- Linen/Rammie 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 112cm
- Length 50m
- Weight 56g/㎡
- Price
- Between 1,001 yen and 1,500 yen
- Small batch orders available
- Item
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- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- Koto
100% Ramie Fabric with Salt Shrinking Treatment-
- Enquiry by e-mail
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- TEL
- 0748-48-2574
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25SSPNTA018
YAGI & CO., LTD.
- Number
- 25SSPNTA018
- date
- 2024/01/12
- Material
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- Silk
- Mixture
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- Silk 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 100cm
- Length 25m
- Weight 113g/㎡
- Price
- 3,000 yen or more
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Interior
- Sundry items
- Area
- Kyoto
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ST1422-A
MOELAN STUDIO CO., LTD.
- Sustainable production process
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2-a Optimized dyeing and finishing
- Number
- ST1422-A
- date
- 2024/04/01
- Material
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- Cotton
- Mixture
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- COTTON 100%
- Woven textile
- Width 118cm
- Length 10m
- Price
- Within 1,000 yen
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
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- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Pants/Skirts
- Printed fabrics
- Area
- Koto
.40 broad, printed using a sustainable manufacturing process (GOTS certified) that uses less dye and water. -
ASK-C-1200
ASAKI CO., LTD.
- Number
- ASK-C-1200
- date
- 2024/04/02
- Material
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- Cotton
- Linen/Rammie
- Mixture
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- COTTON 86%
- Linen/Rammie 14%
- Woven textile
- Width 106cm
- Length 50m
- Stock service available
- Small batch orders available
- color/design variation available
- Item
-
- Dresses
- Shirtings
- Area
- Niigata
Cotton linen material. Voile fabric with a slightly sheer feel. Texture due to twisting and surface changes due to catching wrinkles. The weft was switched between three colors to create melange feel.