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The origins of Kurabo—spinning threads of fulfillment and weaving dreams

The origins of Kurabo—spinning threads of fulfillment and weaving dreams

The textile business is where it all started for Kurabo. By making the most of its unique, advanced technologies in spinning, weaving, dyeing, and processing, the company has come out with a string of highly functional and refined textile products based on natural fibers such as cotton, wool, and linen. Kurabo has since made a name for itself in heavy fabrics such as denim and fabrics used for uniforms and casual wear. One of the company’s strengths is the ability to respond to needs by planning and proposing products from the customer’s standpoint. Kurabo’s high-value-added textiles, which combine function, aesthetics, and touch, have in recent years become increasingly widespread in overseas markets. The company strives to offer new lifestyle choices through its textile products.
Under our slogan of “Your Best Partner—Kurabo,” we continue to refine our ability to offer new technologies to customers. We are also offering solutions to social issues through IoT and through sustainable businesses centered on environmentally friendly fiber recycling.

Textile Business Division site

Business Fields and Main Products

Casual clothing materials

Yarn, fabrics, and products—Reborn from “Mottainai” wasteL∞PLUS
L∞PLUS is the name for Kurabo’s system of upcycling textile cutting waste and creating new materials with it. Through collaborations with other companies, we aim to achieve sustainable manufacturing and a circular economy. See more

Uniform materials

Flame-retardant fabric seriesBREVANO / PROBAN
A reliable and proven flame-retardant fabric series for all types of industries and applications.
- BREVANO: A series of flame-retardant fabric that blends modacrylic fibers and cotton that has evolved to meet various flameproofing standards. (gas, oil, electric, chemical, electric power, machinery, outdoor)
- PROBAN: Cotton post-processed flame-retardant fabric with spatter-resistant properties. (steel, metals) See more (Japanese only)
Antistatic fabricELEARTH
This material complies with the IEC international standard for static electricity. Special electrically conductive fibers prevent the build-up of static in clothing.
A polyester–cotton blend, ELEARTH has been registered on the ESD protective materials list of the Reliability Center for Electronic Components of Japan—a first for the uniforms industry. See more (Japanese only)

Lifestyle materials

Sustainable insulationAIR FLAKE
A 100% recycled material, Air Flake offers the light weight, warmth, and softness of natural duck down. It also dries quickly. It has a wide range of applications—for example, in insulated clothing and bedding. See more

Yarn materials for towels
/socks
/underwear

Functional material from natural fibersNaTech
Made from proprietary Kurabo raw materials, NaTech is a natural fiber with enhanced functionality. Users can choose from materials with one of four functions—all with superb resistance to repeated washing.See more

Work environment
support tools

On-site risk management systemSmartfit for Work
Wearable devices monitor, analyze, and assess information from the wearer such as biological signs, as well as external factors such as local weather information. The result is real-time risk management through notification of things such as possible heat stroke and sudden changes in vital signs.See more (Japanese only)
Assistive suitCBW
This is a supporter-integrated assist suit that supports your posture and your lower back while you work, including when lifting and during long periods of stooping.
Being integrated, this makes it easy to put on and move around in. It has a stylish design that can be worn outside of working hours such as when commuting. See more (Japanese only)

Production Sites

  • Anjo Mill
    Products: Spun fiber, woven fabrics
    Location: Anjo, Aichi
  • Tokushima Plant
    Products: Dyed cloth
    Location: Anan, Tokushima

Group Companies

Japan
Overseas