The supply chain disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic has given the apparel industry reason to rethink its production strategy, signaling a shift away from overseas hubs like China and Vietnam.
Japan’s textile industry started moving production offshore in the 1970s. Now, 79% of apparel sold in Japan is produced overseas in terms of value, or 98% in terms of volume. The concept of “near-shoring” production close to consumer markets is gaining ground in the industry.
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Agehara, AGMS, Aisin Seiki, Ambic, Asakura Senpu, Asahi Multi-Functional Fiber, Asahi Kasei, Atsugi, Avril, Awa Spindle, Azuma
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Boken Quality Evaluation Institute, Brightex
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C.D.K. Supertex, Cloth, Columbus
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Fujibo, Fujix, Fukuda Orimono, Fukuhiro, Fukui Fibertech, Fukui Textile Merchants Association, Fukui Yamamoto
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Hamanaka, HAMS, Happy Japan, Hasegawa, Hashima, Hataoka, Hikari Shoji, Hiraoka & Co., Hironen, Hirose Hooks, Hisaka Works, Hokuriku Kako, Hokuriku Yosinaka, Howa Machinery, Howa Textile
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Japan 21, Japan Apparel Technology and Research Association, Iris, Itochu Systech, Jaguar, Japan Apparel Fashion Industry Council, Japan Association of Specilists in Textiles and Apparel, Japan Chemical Fibers Association, Japan Linen, Ramie & Jute Spinners’ Association, Japan Sewing Machinery Manufacturing Association, Japan Textile Federation, Japan Textile Finishers’ Association, Japan Textile Products Quality and Technology Center, Japan Vilene, Japan Wool Textile, Juki
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Kaihara, Kaken Test Center, Kanbro Pras, Kaneka, Kanpatsu Kogyo, Kinoshita Precision Industrial, Koizumi Jute Mills, Kurabo Industries, Kuraray, Kurashiki Textile Mfg., Kuroki, Kyowa Leather Cloth
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Marusan, Maruyama Fiber Industry, Meidai, Meirin Textile, Morito, Murakosh, Muratec
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Nakaden Keori, Nakao Filter Media, Nakaken Shoten, Nihon Menpu, Nihon Sanmo Dyeing, Nippon Felt, Nippon Graphite Fiber, Nippon Interior Fabrics Association, Nippon Non-Wovens Association, Nishijin Textile Industrial Association, Nisshinbo, Nisso, Nittobo, Nitivy, Nuno
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Oji Kinocloth, Organ Needle, Oyama Chem
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Polypropylene Fibres Industry in Japan
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Sakai Ovex, Sando Tech, San Esu, Sanki Fabric, Saori No Mori, Seiren, Senda, Shikibo, Shima Seiki, Shinyei Kaisha, Showa, SK Shoji
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Taiyo Kogyo, Tajima, Takaokaya, Takashima, Takayama Reed, Takihyo, Tapyrus, Tatsumi Weaving, Teijin, Teikoku Sen I, Titivity, TMT Machinery, Toho, Tokokosen, Toso, Toyobo, Toyo Senko, Toyota Industries, Toyoshima & Co., TSI Holdings, Tsubakimoto Kogyo, Tsudakoma