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Last month, we visited PTJ, held in November 2020. At the show, each fabric supplier exhibited the latest and hottest fabrics for 21AW. In particular, there were many sustainable fabric products, which have remained popular over the past two years. To help overseas companies better understand the event, we filmed parts of the booths on site and interviewed some exhibitors, hoping to provide useful information about the show for overseas companies through video.
The video mainly introduces six exhibitors: Sasaki Silkmil (Sazumi), Nitto Boseki, Sankorona Oda, Shindo, SHIBAYA, and Cosmo Textile Japan. Products from these six fabric and trim suppliers are all available on ApparelX. Below is a text introduction to the basic information of each company.
A well-known Japanese textile manufacturer founded in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture in 1945, it later developed into a wool textile processing factory and has continued to this day. In recent years, it has focused on developing high-performance sports fabrics such as golf wear and yoga wear, as well as mask fabrics.
Top 3 best-selling fabrics
| Type | Type Product number and link | Product description |
|---|---|---|
| Tricot | 1257 | A highly stretchy tricot knit made of nylon and spandex. It is suitable not only for casual wear but also as fabric for cloth masks. |
| Tricot | 5428H | A cotton-blend tricot warp-knit fabric, a functional fabric with water-repellent and stain-resistant properties. |
| Tricot | 6041 | A tricot warp-knit fabric woven using Germany's "Karlmeier". Its excellent stretch and feel make it ideal for loungewear. |
Nitto Boseki is a group engaged in multiple fields such as fibers, medical care, and environmental businesses. In fabrics, it particularly excels in the development and production of 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-dyeing 100% cotton interlining |
Sankorona Oda is a textile manufacturer whose main product is organza. The brand's synthetic sheer fabrics are widely used in the bridal and wedding dress industry and are well received not only in Japan but also in more than 30 countries around the world.
Top 3 best-selling organza items
| Type | Product number and link | Product description |
|---|---|---|
| Organza | 2040CB | High-quality organza available in 36 colors; the color appearance changes depending on the light. |
| Satin | 7400 | High-quality polyester satin |
| Organza | FR2440 | Flame-retardant processed organza, available in 37 colors |
Shindo is a ribbon, webbing, and other trim manufacturer founded in Japan in 1970. SIC (Shindo Item Catalog) is the company's original brand. SIC's basic products cover a wide range, including plain solid-color tapes, uniquely designed woven decorative tapes, Tyrolean-style webbing, as well as elastic tape, lace trims, and more. The brand has 1,000 standard products, and when calculated by different colors and widths, the number of basic products is roughly as many as 100,000.
Top 3 best-selling items
| Type | Product number and link | Product description |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic webbing | SIC-FB011 | Ultra-thin knitted elastic webbing in 11 sizes x 121 colors. |
| Ribbon | SIC-100 | 100% rayon ribbon in 12 sizes x 201 colors. It has a good sheen. |
| Elastic webbing | SIC-EB013 | Available in 6 sizes x 75 colors, with a very soft texture, stretch, and a short nap. |
Cosmo Textile is a leading Japanese fabric processor, headquartered in Osaka with a branch in Tokyo. It stocks around 200 fabrics, mainly natural fiber fabrics such as cotton, and its products are well suited for men's outerwear and bottoms, as well as outdoor apparel.
Top 3 best-selling items
| Type | Product number and link | Product description |
|---|---|---|
| Twill | BD1843 | 100% cotton fabric made with high-strength yarn. |
| Suede | BD2951 | A suede fabric with a soft texture and excellent warmth. |
| Jacquard | BD4219 | Single pique weave with a refined sheen. |
SHIBAYA focuses on producing high-quality fabrics made from natural fibers such as wool, cotton, and rayon, as well as today's most popular printed fabrics. With fast product updates and a strong reputation in the womenswear market, it has also entered the menswear fabric field in recent years. To promote expansion of the menswear fabric market, the brand holds a separate brand fabric exhibition every year.
Top 3 best-selling items
| Type | Product number and link | Product description |
|---|---|---|
| Gabardine | OS300 | A high-density water-resistant fabric developed for Royal Air Force pilots. |
| Melton | SB4108 | Soft melton, ideal for outerwear and loungewear, with excellent heat retention. |
| Tussah silk fabric | OS13300 | Highly functional BRIZATECH material with breathability and water resistance. |
