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Japan Yarn Fair & THE BISHU – A Comprehensive Exhibition of Yarn and Bishu –   Special Talk Show Invitation     February 19, 2026 13:30–14:30 Ichii Shinkin Arena A (Ichinomiya City General Gymnasium) Shirayama-mae 20, Komyoji, Ichinomiya City     Discovering the “present” and the “future” of Bishu through the dynamic exchange of three perspectives. ―― Would you like to join us for this special session? At the talk show held during the Japan Yarn Fair & THE BISHU – A Comprehensive Exhibition of Yarn and Bishu – three key figures from textile trading companies involved in fabric production

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Takisada-Nagoya Christmas Concert Senken Shimbun: Updated Friday, December 12, 2025   On December 8, Takisada-Nagoya held its annual Christmas concert in the entrance hall on the first floor of the headquarters building.   A performance by a string quintet from the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra was presented. The program featured seven pieces, including “Memory” from the musical Cats, as well as “Christmas Festival” composed by Leroy Anderson. Employees, building tenants, and business partners enjoyed the music.

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Takisada-Nagoya Women’s Fabric Division Strengthens Manufacturing Capabilities Enhancing the Bishu Lab and Fostering Textile Designers Senken Shimbun: Updated Monday, December 8, 2025   The Women’s Fabric Division of Takisada-Nagoya is strengthening its manufacturing capabilities. Section 32, which primarily handles wool fabrics, is focusing on the development of textile designers responsible for fabric creation. The lab located in the Bishu production region has been arranged as a showroom, and is increasingly utilized as a venue for business meetings and the presentation of manufacturing initiatives. (Mariko Kosaka)   Development of Original Fabrics   The section shifted from exclusively handling sourced fabrics and

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Takisada-Nagoya / Men’s Fabric Division Expansion of Women’s Fabric Sales Textile News: Updated Wednesday, December 3, 2025   The Men’s Fabric Division of Takisada-Nagoya is increasing its sales of women’s fabrics. Excluding products for suburban retailers, the proportion of women’s fabrics for the current term (ending January 2026) is expected to rise to 8–10%, reflecting steady growth from approximately 4% at the initial launch. The division intends to continue this expansion while further strengthening fabric development and proposals.   Amid the continuing contraction of the men’s suit market, the Men’s Fabric Division has positioned women’s fabrics as a new growth

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TOSTO, a Shoes OEM Company, Launches Snow Boot Brand “SPOKTS” Using Japanese Materials Senken Shimbun: Updated Monday, December 1, 2025   TOSTO (Headquartered in Higashiura, Aichi Prefecture; President Yoshio Kiyota), a company engaged in shoes OEM (original equipment manufacturing for client brands) including sneakers and sports shoes, has launched its own brand “SPOKTS.” For the full-scale rollout targeting the Autumn/Winter 2026–27 season, the company plans to enhance its product lineup, including the adoption of new Japanese-developed materials. TOSTO aims to expand its retail presence, including the recruitment of sales agents. (Tatsuo Asaoka)   The company has long operated an OEM

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【Fashion & Sustainability】Takisada-Nagoya Communicates Material Backgrounds and Design Value Senken Shimbun: Updated Friday, November 28, 2025   Takisada-Nagoya, in collaboration with JEPLAN, is advancing the sales of fabrics made with “BRING Material,” a recycled polyester resin derived from textile waste. JEPLAN collects used garments and converts them into pellets. Takisada-Nagoya purchases these pellets, processes them into yarn in China, and leverages its supply chain to develop highly fashionable textiles.   Takisada-Nagoya identified JEPLAN as a pioneering company dedicated to achieving circular resource utilization in apparel and began its partnership in 2022. At the Women’s Fabric Exhibition for the Autumn/Winter 2026–27

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Owari Textile Technology Center “Material Surface Modification Trial Core” Lecture to Be Held on November 28 Senken Shimbun: Updated Wednesday, November 19, 2025   The Owari Textile Technology Center will host the “Material Surface Modification Trial Core” lecture on November 28 at the center in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture. The event will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM.   Tomoyuki Miyagawa, General Manager of Section 92, High-Performance Product Development & Sales Department, Takisada-Nagoya, will deliver a presentation under the theme: “Development and Verification of Fabrics Designed to Prevent Skin Temperature Increase Caused by Near-Infrared Radiation from the Sun.” Following

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Takisada-Nagoya | Men’s Fabrics for Autumn/Winter 2026–27 Expanding New Applications for Wool in Sports & Outdoor Fields Senken Shimbun: Updated Wednesday, November 19, 2025   For its Autumn/Winter 2026–27 men’s fabric collections, Takisada-Nagoya is strengthening proposals not only for its core suit segment, but also for new applications, particularly wool materials aimed at sports and outdoor brands.   The lineup includes fabrics using nylon for the warp and wool for the weft. These materials offer a synthetic-like touch while maintaining elegant drape and refined surface appearance, along with wool-blend fabrics containing 30% wool designed for down item shell applications. The

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Stylem Takisada-Osaka and Takisada-Nagoya Hold the Meitakukai in Osaka, Challenging “Solutions to Industry Issues” News: Updated Monday, November 17, 2025   Stylem Takisada-Osaka and Takisada-Nagoya held the 91st Meitakukai gathering on November 13 in Osaka. More than 800 participants, including customers and suppliers from Japan and overseas, attended the event.   Ryuta Taki, President of Stylem Takisada-Osaka, and Kentaro Taki, President of Takisada-Nagoya, expressed their appreciation to business partners and stated their commitment “to work together toward solving the challenges facing the textile industry.”   President Taki of Stylem Takisada-Osaka cited initiatives such as “Canale Japan,” a joint venture established

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