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Hello.
This is mammy from the ApparelX trend blog.
This time we will introduce Topman Kogyo, a company whose main product is a wide variety of bias tape.
Even if you don't know the name Topman Industries, many people may have seen this Italian color sample card.
Topman Kogyo Co., Ltd. is a long-established materials manufacturer founded in 1973.
The company began its history as a manufacturer of processed apparel materials, and is now divided into various divisions, including the Materials Division, Lifestyle Division, and National Division.
The Materials Division, which has been in operation since the company's founding, is responsible for processing and manufacturing raw materials and ingredients.
Among these, bias tape is Topman Kogyo's core product, and the company also handles many products that differentiate it from other companies.
The company also opened a factory in Vietnam in 2019 and will become a local corporation in 2023.
Although they faced some tough times immediately after opening in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, by becoming a local corporation they became recognized as a Vietnamese company, and they began receiving more sales calls, so they are now on a roll.
It seems that the only Japanese company that handles bias tape is Topman Kogyo's Vietnam division, and since it can procure and produce locally, it offers apparel companies the advantage of being able to complete products in a short delivery time.
Topman Industries is promoting roll shooting materials and neo-rubber products as its main products.
As we keep raw rolls of rolled injection materials in stock in-house, we can quickly process small lots.
Roll projectile tape is primarily used for uniforms.
The uniform industry is stable with few ups and downs, so sales of roll projectile tape are also doing well.
Neo Rubber Tape is also a special tape that is Topman Industries' own original trademark.
In addition to processing bias tape in- textile, we also have equipment for laminating textile together.
For example, it seems that they can also do special processing such as attaching an interlining to formal textile and then bias processing, which would normally require outsourcing to several places, all in one place.
We would like to introduce some recommended products from Topman Industries that are also featured on ApparelX.
As mentioned earlier, Neo Rubber Tape is a tape developed exclusively by Topman Industries and is trademarked by the company.
The mesh-like thermoplastic elastomer material "Arneston" from Kuraray is sandwiched using a unique technology to create a elastic band-like tape.
At first glance it looks like elastic band, but what makes it unique is that it has a strong rebound, but it also returns to its original shape slowly after being stretched, so it doesn't hurt, and it doesn't harden even when you go into water.
In addition, unlike elastic band, it is highly durable and does not deteriorate easily. It has actually been used in underwear products, creating a huge hit product.
It has already been adopted by famous sports manufacturers for their swimwear.
This tape is also available as a double-folded strap tape.
We can also provide you with the textile, sandwich the previously mentioned Erneston textile, and process it, allowing you to create tapes using your own original textile.
A basic piping tape with a cotton/polyester blend core.
Not only is there a wide variety of colors available, but there is also a wide range of piping core thicknesses, so I'm sure you'll be able to find something that fits your image.
They also have a number of signature roll projectile products, including this basic silver double-folded tape, but it is an industrial wash-resistant type that can withstand washing in commercial washing machines.
I highly recommend this tape because durability is important for things like uniforms.
This is a four-fold polyester satin tape.
Since it is folded in four, you can pipe the textile as is.
This is a glossy, silky satin bias tape.
This double-fold tape can be used on uniforms, vest, and sportswear. Its recursive roll function makes it ideal for clothing used outdoors.
The base material is broadcloth (65% polyester/35% cotton) , with ECOPET® used for the polyester part.
*ECOPET® is a registered trademark of TEIJIN FRONTIER.
This is recommended if you would like eco-friendly materials for your roll projectiles.
What did you think?
Topman Kogyo is actively developing its own original products in order to survive in the bias tape industry.
We stock rolls of projection material in-house and can process it quickly, so if you are looking for bias tape, we would be happy if you would check out our products.
ApparelX is offering the ApparelX SUPER SALE from May 19th to June 18th, where you can purchase Topman Kogyo products at discounted prices.
Please take advantage of this opportunity!
Click here for Topman Industries' product page.
