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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 technologies and know-how in spinning, weaving, dyeing, and processing, and based on the Human Friendly concept it announced in 1993, the Textile Business Division is helping working people be safe and comfortable and furthering sustainable business through efforts such as recycling fabric materials, thus contributing to solving society’s problems and continuing to create new value. Kurabo continues to offer new lifestyles through its textile products, going increasingly global in recent years in satisfying end users’ needs with high-value-added textiles that combine function, aesthetics, and touch.

Textile Business Division site

Business Fields and Main Products

Casual clothing materials and products

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 and products

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)

Sustainable recyclable 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 five 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

  • Tokushima Plant
    Products: Dyed cloth
    Location: Anan, Tokushima

Group Companies

Japan
Overseas