Daiichi Orimono produces synthetic polyester fabric with an ultra high-density weave, which makes the material extremely water-repellent and durable. One of the company’s most popular fabrics is 100 per cent polyester but looks and feels like linen. Another hot seller is a polyester fabric that mimics the properties of cotton.
A loom is used to weave fabrics. The process is different for each type of thread used and requires fine adjustments by hand to get the weaving force just right. It is this craftsmanship which makes such fine textures possible.
Even when it produces a textile that does not sell well initially, the company keeps it in stock. What also sets Daiichi Orimono apart is that it sells its products directly to overseas customers, which account for about 70 per cent of its business. Business grew when upscale apparel brands began embracing synthetic fabrics that had traditionally been used in outdoor and sporting goods. Demand in the fashion world for soft, lightweight synthetic fabrics continues to swell. Since 2014, the company has taken the lead in jointly developing fabrics and opening new markets in cooperation with other fabric manufacturers from Japan.
