Works & Achievements
Our Track Record
KINUITO collaborates with many brands and companies domestically and internationally,
producing and delivering over 2 million high-quality products annually.
The trust built over 25+ years since our founding in 1998
is our greatest achievement.
Delivery Performance
Centered on OEM/ODM business, we produce over 2 million products annually and deliver them to customers domestically and internationally. Responding to a wide range of categories including casualwear, businesswear, and sportswear. Each piece crafted with care and attention.
Track record with over 100 companies including major domestic apparel brands, select shops, and international brands. Many companies have built long-term partnerships with us, and we value trust relationships above all. Specific company names cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality agreements, but we collaborate with well-known brands.
Since our founding in 1998, we have continued to provide high-quality products for over 25 years. While flexibly adapting to changing times, our commitment to “quality first” remains unchanged. Years of experience and track record lead to customer trust.
Delivery Examples (By Category)
Major Domestic Apparel Brands
OEM/ODM
- Casualwear: 500,000 pieces annually
- Businesswear: 300,000 pieces annually
- Sportswear: 200,000 pieces annually
Providing a wide lineup from staple products to trend items. Through long-term partnerships, we realize stable supply. Valuing customer brand image, we are committed to product development down to the finest details.
Select Shops
OEM/ODM
- Original products: 400,000 pieces annually
- Collaboration products: 150,000 pieces annually
- Limited items: 100,000 pieces annually
Supporting from product planning to production. Committed to creating products that reflect each shop’s brand concept. Can flexibly respond to limited item planning as small lots are possible.
International Brands (Europe & Asia)
ODM
- European market: 250,000 pieces annually
- Asian market: 300,000 pieces annually
- North American market: 100,000 pieces annually
Global standard quality control and product development compliant with each country’s regulations earn trust from international brands. Utilizing trend research at our Paris office, we propose products suited to local markets. Building true partnerships across language and cultural barriers.
Startups & New Brands
OEM/ODM
- Small lot production: from 300 pieces
- Brand launch support
- Planning & design proposals
Total support for new brand launches. Small lot support allows business start with minimal initial investment. Carefully accompanying from planning/design consultation to production and delivery. Many startups have grown with us and are now major brands.
Global Expansion Performance
Business Development Worldwide
Production system at 4 domestic and international locations, plus global sales network
- HQ & 2 factories (Tokyo, Gifu, Kyoto)
- KINUITO DAILY: 70 stores (directly operated, department stores, shop-in-shops)
- Directly operated stores in major cities (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, etc.)
- E-commerce site operation (online store for domestic market)
- Production locations: Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh), Bangladesh (Dhaka)
- Sales location: Shanghai (China) – market research & material procurement
- KINUITO DAILY: 8 stores (Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul, Bangkok)
- ODM supply for Asian markets – over 300,000 pieces annually
- Paris Office (sales & trend research)
- KINUITO DAILY: 5 stores (Paris, London, Milan, Berlin)
- ODM supply to European brands – 250,000 pieces annually
- Fashion Week exhibition (Paris, Milan)
- KINUITO DAILY: 2 stores (New York, LA)
- Online sales (North America, Oceania)
- Wholesale to select shops (North American market)
- Market development in progress – planning further expansion
Awards
Sustainable Fashion Grand Prix
Organizer: Japan Sustainable Fashion Association
Received the Sustainable Fashion Grand Prix for our eco-friendly product development and production system. Our comprehensive initiatives including recycled material utilization, water usage reduction, and renewable energy introduction were recognized.
Judge’s comment: “KINUITO demonstrates sustainability not just as a slogan, but with specific numerical targets and actions. The clear roadmap toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and steady execution are excellent.”
Good Design Award
Organizer: Japan Institute of Design Promotion
Our brand “KINUITO DAILY” collection received the Good Design Award. Gender-neutral design and product development balancing functionality and comfort were evaluated.
Judge’s comment: “Clothing that all people can wear comfortably regardless of gender or age. The concept is consistently reflected in all aspects of design, materials, and sewing. Including sustainable manufacturing processes, it shows the ideal form of modern apparel.”
METI “Global Niche Top 100 Companies”
Selected by: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Selected as “Global Niche Top 100 Companies” for originality and international competitiveness in textile technology. Differentiation through proprietary technologies such as SUMI dyeing and seamless 3D knitting was evaluated.
Honored to be recognized as a representative Japanese textile technology company with competitiveness in the global market.
Japan Textile Technology Award
Organizer: Japan Textile Technology Engineers’ Center
Received the Japan Textile Technology Award for development of SUMI dyeing technology. Highly evaluated for modernizing traditional dyeing techniques while reducing environmental impact and achieving high-quality dyeing.
Water usage reduced by 60%, high color fastness, deep beautiful coloring. Achieving balance of environmental performance and quality led to this award.
Manufacturing Nippon Grand Award
Organizer: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Received “Manufacturing Nippon Grand Award” for development and practical application of seamless 3D knitting technology. Recognized for innovative product development through fusion of Japan’s traditional technical capabilities and latest technology.
Ultimate comfort without seams, improved production efficiency, reduced waste. Proved that technological innovation protects both wearer comfort and global environment.
Client Testimonials
“We have been working with KINUITO for over 10 years. They listen carefully from the planning stage and always provide proposals that exceed expectations. Quality is stable and delivery times are met, making them a reliable partner.
What’s particularly impressive is their genuine commitment to sustainability. As our brand also values environmental consideration, we resonate with KINUITO’s approach. They are a partner we want to continue growing with.”
“We’re very grateful for their flexible response to small lots. Even when trying new designs, we can develop them while minimizing risk, creating an environment conducive to challenges.
Their sustainability efforts are also excellent, allowing us to introduce products to customers with confidence. When we explain ‘these clothes are made with environmental consideration,’ many customers resonate. I think the balance of quality, price, and environmental consideration is excellent.”
“KINUITO’s quality control is exceptional. Their unique technologies, especially the SUMI dyeing technique, set them apart from other manufacturers. Communication is smooth, and they always deliver on time. We’re very satisfied with our partnership.
What impresses me most is their commitment to sustainability. They don’t just talk about it – they take concrete actions with measurable results. This aligns perfectly with our brand values.”
“When launching our brand, KINUITO provided comprehensive support. They readily responded to small lots and gave careful consultation on design and material selection.
As our first manufacturing experience, they taught us carefully, and we were able to successfully release products. Quality exceeded expectations, and we’re receiving high evaluations from customers. Products have become staples, loved for a long time. We couldn’t have come this far without KINUITO. We’re truly grateful.”
We Solve Your Challenges
“We want to make clothes like this,” “We have these concerns”
Please feel free to contact us for any inquiries.
We will propose optimal solutions leveraging our 25+ years of experience and expertise.