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Last month, we visited PTJ, held in November 2020. At the exhibition, each fabric maker showcased the latest and hottest 21AW fabrics. In particular, there were many sustainable fabric items, which have remained popular in recent years. So that overseas companies can also better understand the exhibition content, we filmed parts of the booths on site and interviewed some exhibitors, hoping to provide useful exhibition information to overseas companies through video.
The video mainly introduces six exhibitors in Japan: Sasaki Nerinzu (Satomi), Nittobo, Sankorona Oda, Shindo, SHIBAYA, and Cosmo Textile. Products from these six fabric and trim makers are all available on ApparelX.
Below is the basic company information in text form
A well-known Japanese textile manufacturer, founded in 1945 in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture. It later developed into a wool textile processing factory and continues to this day. In recent years, it has focused on developing high-performance sports fabrics such as golf and yoga wear, as well as mask fabrics.
Top 3 best-selling fabrics
| Type | Product number and link | Product description |
|---|---|---|
| Tricot | 1257 | A nylon and spandex tricot knit fabric with great stretch. Suitable not only for casual wear fabrics, but also very suitable as fabric for cloth masks. |
| Tricot | 5428H | A cotton-blend tricot warp-knit fabric with water-repellent and stain-resistant functionality. |
| Tricot | 6041 | A tricot warp-knit fabric made with German "Karlmeier" yarn. Its excellent stretch and feel make it suitable for loungewear. |
Nittobo is a group company involved in a wide range of businesses including fibers, healthcare, and the environment. In fabrics, it is especially strong in developing and producing interlinings and linings.
Top 3 best-selling interlinings
| Type | Product number and link | Product description |
|---|---|---|
| Fusible interlining | R111 | A highly conformable stretch interlining |
| Fusible interlining | R222 | An interlining with stability, support, and moderate stretch |
| Fusible interlining | NSW100 | Easy-dye 100% cotton interlining |
Sankorona Oda is a textile manufacturer whose main product is organdy. The synthetic sheer fabrics produced by this brand are widely used in the bridal and formalwear industry, and are well regarded not only in Japan but in more than 30 countries around the world.
Top 3 best-selling organdy fabrics
| Type | Product number and link | Product description |
|---|---|---|
| Organdy | 2040CB | High-quality organdy available in 36 colors; the color appearance changes depending on the light. |
| Satin | 7400 | High-quality polyester satin |
| Organdy | FR2440 | Flame-retardant processed organdy, available in 37 colors |
Shindo is a ribbon, tape, and other trim manufacturer founded in Japan in 1970. SIC (Shindo Item Catalog) is the company’s original brand. SIC’s basic product range is extensive, including plain solid-color ribbons, uniquely designed woven decorative ribbons, Tyrolean-style tapes, as well as elastic tape, lace trim, and more. The brand offers 1,000 standard items, and when calculated by color and width, the number of basic products reaches about 100,000.
Top 3 best-selling items
| Type | Product number and link | Product description |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic tape | SIC-FB011 | Ultra-thin knitted elastic tape, available in 11 sizes x 121 colors. |
| Ribbon | SIC-100 | 100% rayon ribbon, available in 12 sizes x 201 colors. It has a nice sheen. |
| Elastic tape | SIC-EB013 | Available in 6 sizes x 75 colors, with a very soft texture, stretch, and short nap. |
Cosmo Textile is a leading Japanese fabric processor, headquartered in Osaka with a branch office in Tokyo. It stocks around 200 products, mainly fabrics made from natural fibers such as cotton, and its products are well suited for men’s outerwear and bottoms, as well as outdoor wear.
Top 3 best-selling items
| Type | Product number and link | Product description |
|---|---|---|
| Twill | BD1843 | A 100% cotton fabric made with high-strength yarn. |
| Suede | BD2951 | A suede fabric with a soft texture and excellent warmth. |
| Dobby jacquard | BD4219 | Single pique structure with a refined sheen. |
SHIBAYA focuses on producing high-quality natural-fiber fabrics such as wool, cotton, and rayon, as well as the trendiest printed fabrics. Its fabric updates are fast and are highly regarded in the women’s wear market. In recent years, it has also entered the menswear fabric field, and to help expand the menswear fabric market, the brand holds a dedicated brand fabric exhibition every year.
Top 3 best-selling items
| Type | Product number and link | Product description |
|---|---|---|
| Gabardine | OS300 | A high-density waterproof fabric developed for British Air Force pilots. |
| Melton | SB4108 | A soft melton fabric, ideal for outerwear and loungewear, with excellent warmth retention. |
| Tussah silk fabric | OS13300 | Breathable, waterproof, high-performance BRIZATECH material, |
