I'm mammy from the ApparelX Trend Blog editorial department.
This time, we would like to introduce Takaramoto Shoji, which handles their original ribbon brand, UNITED RIBBONS.
Founded in Kyoto in 1947, we are a long-established textile trading company that mainly deals in ribbons and tapes, providing high-quality products to retailers and apparel companies.
We are mainly involved in the manufacturing, processing, wholesale, import and export of narrow woven fabrics such as ribbons and tapes, as well as a wide range of other businesses, including fancy yarns (designed thread), artificial feathers, mask strings, OEM knitwear and miscellaneous miscellaneous goods, and e-commerce businesses.
The company is headquartered in Kyoto, with domestic bases in Tokyo and Osaka, as well as sales and production bases in China (Shanghai and other locations) and the United States (California and New York), and operates globally.
The most famous is "UNITED RIBBONS," and many people have probably held a reel with yellow and black ribbons in their hands.
Ribbons are also used in events and spatial designs, and recently Takaramoto Shoji's ribbons were used extensively as decorative materials in the "Moment of Bloom" flower art event celebrating the first anniversary of the opening of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu.
The use of approximately 3,000 meters of ribbon creates a festive atmosphere in the space, demonstrating the richness of its expressive power.
Takaramoto Shoji's ribbons were used not only for apparel materials but also for spatial design, and I believe they were seen by many people.
This ribbon is made of back satin with a moire finish (a visually occurring striped pattern resembling wood grain).
This chic ribbon is made from a high-density satin weave of extremely fine polyester irregular cross-section thread(thread with a non-round cross-section), and features a harmonious wood grain pattern created by a moiré finish (a visually occurring striped pattern that resembles wood grain).
The combination of classic calmness and modernity will make your surroundings even more glamorous.
This silk satin ribbon allows you to enjoy the unique texture and luster of silk.
In satin weaving, the warp threads are an important element that determine the texture and luster.
To improve the texture and luster, extremely fine silk threads are woven without twisting.
The UR-1000 Single Silk Satin, which has a smooth satin weave on both one-sided , is also available in the same sizes and colors.
Of course, silk ribbons are great for slightly more luxurious uses, but they can also be used casually to add a touch of style.
It is made by weaving extremely fine polyester irregular cross-section thread(thread whose cross-section is not round) at a high density, giving it a fine texture and an elegant luster.
This best-selling product is widely used for commercial purposes as a high-quality satin.
Another great thing about this product is that there are 10 widths and 120 colors to choose from.
This double penta satin is woven in a way that gives it a glossy sheen on both sides, but we also have the UR-1100 single penta satin, which is glossy on only one-sided.
UR-3500 Metallic one-sided Belt
This is a gorgeous velvet ribbon with glitter.
The colors are chic, and the glitter that catches your eye depending on the angle makes this a gorgeous ribbon.
The use of accents and lines makes the item look much more glamorous, making it a recommended item for autumn and winter.
Double sided velvet ribbon.
Made from 75% rayon and 25% nylon, it has the soft, smooth feel that only velvet can provide, and comes in a range of deep colors perfect for autumn and winter.
There is a wide range of sizes available, from 3mm to 48mm.
We carry not only ribbons but also fancy yarns like this one.
In addition to apparel, it can be used for a wide range of purposes, including interior goods and accessories.
It can be used to create unique expressions in knitting, weaving, and embroidery, and can also be used in combination with other thread to enrich the patterns and atmosphere of knitted fabrics.
UR-L627 Processed Ribbon (approx. 26mm)
We also carry pre-made ribbon hardware.
It's quite difficult to create a ribbon motif from scratch, so it's helpful to have a ready-made ribbon available.
We have a wide variety of sizes and colors available.
What did you think?
Takaramoto Shoji carries a wide range of high-quality ribbons and tapes, and is renowned for the variety of its products.
In addition to the products introduced this time, we also carry many other products, so please take a look at Takaramoto Shoji's product page on ApparelX.