Chori has a long history as a textile specialist, dating all the way back to the company’s establishment in 1861. Thanks to our unique trading and manufacturing capabilities, underpinned by a high level of expertise, we have a hand in every stage of the textiles process, from start to finish. We make the most of these strengths to provide customer-oriented added value at all times, and to expand our global operations in our own unique way. We are also actively involved in the development of original products and environmentally friendly materials.
Our department sells polyester and nylon yarn, mainly for high-performance purposes. We have close ties with major international textile manufacturers in Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. We are planning to expand our performance fiber and textile operations on a global scale, tying in perfectly with our distinctive performance yarns.
・Recycled fiber made from used plastic bottles: ECO BLUE
・Highly stretchable yarn equipped with excellent stretching capabilities and elastic recovery: TEXBRID
・GRQD: Lightweight moisture-permeable waterproof fabric(Used by apparel manufacturers including North Face, Patagonia, and Nike, etc.)
Our department sells polyester yarn, mainly for use in other materials, and deals with fabric, mainly for use in car seats. We already have more than 70% of the domestic market in terms of fibers and over 30% in terms of fabric, and are actively expanding businesses also in other countries by utilizing its strengths. We are building a strong network with key players in the global marketplace and are committed to providing distinctive fibers and fabrics in partnership with auto manufacturers all over the world.
・Made using Chori fabrics: AQUA, RAV4, VOXY, ALPHARD (TOYOTA), Fit, N Series, FREED, ACCORD, STEP WGN (HONDA), LEGACY, Impreza (FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Ltd.), etc.
・Made using Chori yarn: CROWN, CAMRY, Vitz (TOYOTA), X-Trail, MURANO (NISSAN), WAGON-R, SWIFT (SUZUKI), etc.
The department develops domestic operations involving living linens, with strengths in handling a range of industrial materials consisting primarily of high-performance nonwoven fabrics for construction and hygienic applications, but also encompassing raw cotton through to finished products. Currently, the department is expanding overseas transactions for a diverse array of goods, ranging from raw materials to semi-finished products targeting ASEAN and China, most notably in the fields of hygienic materials, automobiles and civil engineering.
・ Multi-function nonwoven sheets (moisture-permeable waterproof sheets, heat reflective sheets, etc.)
・ Raw thread/raw cotton for natural and synthetic fabrics
・ Construction and civil engineering products (cloth, waterproof nonwoven cloth materials, etc.)
・Imported living linen varieties
Primarily through the dyeing and sewing businesses in Indonesia, we develop business from diverse perspectives to meet market needs from provision of materials to finished goods. In addition, we also handle textiles such as those for sports apparel. We have an active overseas presence, with facilities throughout ASEAN, China and Hong Kong, the Middle East, and the United States enabling us to supply and sell products through diverse channels.
・AIR CONCEPT: Ultra-lightweight, super-thin fabrics
・VERITANERO: Black material
・Thobe, a traditional garment worn in the Middle East
・ZAMZA: Highly moisture-permeable waterproof fabric for sportswear(Used by apparel manufacturers including Adidas, and Marmot, etc.)
In ladies' and men's fashion, our global Supply Chain Management business encompasses planning and proposal of all items, including fabric, knits, and cut and sewn, to manufacturing and distribution.
We continue to propose and develop basic material incorporating trends not only in Japan but Europe and provide high sensitivity and high quality items to customers on the back of our established production bases across Japan, China and the ASEAN region.
・Overall of Ladies’ Fashion
・Men’s Casual Wear
We handle various types of uniforms, business wear (suits, jackets, and coats), and clothing materials (backing and interlining cloths). At this time, we are particularly focused on sustainable materials, our recycling-oriented BLUE CHAIN strategy, and high-performance materials, and will propose methods that best suit our customers, such as production lines in Japan, China, and in the ASEAN region.
・Medical wear, nursing wear, and white gowns for food services
・Working (special orders for companies, work uniforms, and air-conditioned clothing) and school uniforms
・Suits, jackets, pants, coats, and shirts
・Backing and interlining cloths and durable, odor-resistant cotton material
We are enhancing product development for the global market, which has strong environmental awareness, by utilizing high-performance and sustainable products. We have established global supply chain management that streamlines the process from material proposals for sportswear, fitness wear, golf wear, and innerwear all the way to product manufacturing and distribution, and conduct sales in Japan as well as Europe and the United States.
・Sportwear, fitness wear, golf wear, innerwear