The winners of the 2019 Senken Synthetic Fibre Awards and the Senken Natural Fibre Special Prize were recently decided by the Senken Shimbun newspaper. The Senken Synthetic Fibre Awards are in their 50th year and recognizes exceptional materials, technological developments,
March 2020
Japan’s synthetic fibre manufacturers are making unprecedented moves to discharge their social responsibility and address developmental challenges. In the area of sport fabrics, they are introducing traceability for Spring/Summer 2021, environmentally certified production processes and more. Sustainability is an ongoing
The importance of sustainability is growing ever more important in the textile and apparel industry. From the perspective of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there are many themes where the textile and apparel industry can take action, such as the
Japanese denim is known throughout the world for its superb colouring and quality. The Bichu-Bingo region located in the south-western region of Honshu, Japan is supporting this worldwide phenomenon. Three companies from the region, SAKAMOTO DENIM CO., LTD., SANYO SENKO
Sawada Co., Ltd. (Izumiotsu City, Osaka), a yarn and OEM company, has announced the release of Eco Cuwool, a Bemberg cuprammonium and wool combed knit yarn, for the Autumn/Winter season. Sawada has also announced ROUGH LIGHT, a yarn with a
Benefits for fashion industry, EPA provides tailwind All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch direct flights between Tokyo’s Haneda Airport and Malpensa Airport, Milan, starting with the summer 2020 schedule. The nonstop service to Milan, a major textile hub, promises a
Current playmate for Playboy International, Bambi Watanabe has launched her own underwear line, Bushy Park. Given her “voyeuristic” line of work, she settled on underwear as a business start-up. Enlisting a gay friend to assist with the design, her interest
Starting this spring, the specialty store TOKYO BASE Co., Ltd. will strengthen the “Global Niche” strategy of its leading STUDIOUS brand, with the aim of doubling sales in the upcoming accounting period. President Masato Tani explains, “We will further develop
Onward Holdings has started offering voluntary retirement for the first time. The company is targeting about 350 rank-and-file employees 40 years and older who have worked at the company for three or more years. The move is a roughly 7%
Japan’s leading outdoor apparel manufacturers GOLDWIN INC. and Snow Peak Inc. are looking to make a full-fledged entry into the U.S. market. The apparel company GOLDWIN owns the trademark rights to The North Face brand in Japan and the Republic