MN Inter-Fashion

What MN Inter-Fashion does

MN Inter-Fashion (MNインターフェッション株式会社) is a Tokyo-headquartered, privately held textile company formed in 2022 through the business integration of Nippon Steel Products Corporation's (日鉄物産株式会社) textile division and Mitsui & Co. I-Fashion (三井物産アイ・ファッション株式会社). The company is jointly owned by the two founding Japanese conglomerates as a joint venture, with 501–1,000 employees, and operates across four business segments: OEM/ODM apparel and bedding manufacturing, Functional Textiles and Materials, a Brand Business spanning licensed and original fashion brands, and a Digital Business. Its customer base consists of apparel brand owners, bedding companies, and functional textile buyers served through B2B channels on a per-order, negotiated-pricing basis with no public price disclosure.

The company's core technology centers on functional and sustainable fabric development, anchored by four proprietary material brands — WA.CLOTH (water-resistant), BANANA CLOTH (banana-fiber sustainable textile), AERO COMFORM (3D cushioning/forming fabric), and MINERALTEX (mineral-enhanced textile) — alongside two original finished-goods brands (UNDYED, LaunchPark). It simultaneously distributes a substantial licensed brand portfolio that includes PERTEX, PRIMALOFT, Allied Feather+Down, VENTILE, HANAE MORI, Pierre Cardin, NailsInc, and others, and in 2026 has been actively launching new branded SKUs (Ice Cooling Best vest, Cool&Insect Mesh Suit re-stock, UNDYED × JOURNAL STANDARD T-shirt collaboration) and pursuing geographic expansion through the VIATT 2026 exhibition in Vietnam.

Commercially, MN Inter-Fashion monetizes through four revenue streams: OEM/ODM manufacturing services for apparel and bedding clients, functional textile materials sales to manufacturers (including proprietary and licensed material brands), brand licensing royalties and direct brand sales, and digital services supporting the fashion value chain. Pricing is negotiated bilaterally with enterprise clients, the GTM relies on direct enterprise field sales supplemented by international trade show participation, and there are no publicly disclosed revenue, ARR, or headcount-growth figures. The company is GDPR-compliant for EU customer data handling and has been certified as a Health Management Outstanding Corporation 2026 by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Name

MN Inter-Fashion

Legal name

MNインターファッション株式会社

Website

https://mn-interfashion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MN Inter-Fashion is a Tokyo-headquartered, privately held joint venture of Nippon Steel Products and Mitsui & Co. I-Fashion that provides B2B OEM/ODM apparel and bedding manufacturing, proprietary functional textile materials (WA.CLOTH, BANANA CLOTH, AERO COMFORM, MINERALTEX), and licensed brand distribution to apparel brands and bedding buyers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Textile and Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525), All Other Textile Product Mills (31499)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Textile Mill Products (2200), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract / Private Label Cut & Sew Manufacturing (OEM/ODM) (IMAOAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH), Apparel OEM/ODM & Private Label Manufacturing (CRAAAAAK)

Keywords

• OEM apparel manufacturing
• Functional textile materials
• ODM bedding production
• Fashion brand licensing
• Apparel supply chain services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. OEM/ODM Apparel and Bedding Manufacturing: Custom design and manufacturing of apparel and bedding products for brand owners and retailers under OEM/ODM arrangements.
2. Functional Textiles and Materials Sales: Sale of proprietary functional textile materials (WA.CLOTH, BANANA CLOTH, AERO COMFORM, MINERALTEX) and licensed branded materials (Pertex, PrimaLoft, Ventile, Allied Feather+Down, etc.) to apparel manufacturers.
3. Brand Business: Operation and licensing of owned and licensed fashion and lifestyle brands for apparel, accessories, and home goods.
4. Digital Business: Digital services and solutions supporting the fashion and textile value chain.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MN Inter-Fashion is a Japanese textile and apparel company that provides OEM/ODM manufacturing services for apparel and bedding, develops and sells proprietary functional textile materials (including WA.CLOTH, BANANA CLOTH, AERO COMFORM, and MINERALTEX), and operates a brand business licensing and managing fashion brands such as HANAE MORI, Pierre Cardin, PERTEX, and PRIMALOFT. It serves apparel brands, retailers, and manufacturers with end-to-end capabilities from material development through finished-product manufacturing and brand management.

Product overview

MN Inter-Fashion is a comprehensive fashion and textile company formed through the integration of Nitetsu Bussan's textile business and Mitsui & Co. I-Fashion. The company operates across four business segments: OEM/ODM services providing one-stop total solutions for apparel and home fashion; Functional Textiles/Materials developing proprietary brands like WA.CLOTH, BANANA CLOTH, AERO COMFORM, and MINERALTEX; a Brand Business handling licensed brands (PERTEX, PRIMALOFT, Allied Feather+Down, VENTILE, HANAE MORI, Pierre Cardin) and original brands (UNDYED, LaunchPark); and a Digital Business segment. The company serves both apparel and bedding sectors with materials ranging from functional textiles to sustainable undyed fabrics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OEM/ODM Apparel and Bedding Manufacturing Contract manufacturing service for apparel and bedding, taking customer designs from prototype through finished product. Targeted at apparel brands, retailers, and bedding companies outsourcing production in Japan and overseas.
• WA.CLOTH Proprietary water-resistant functional fabric material developed by MN Inter-Fashion, sold to apparel and bedding manufacturers seeking differentiated performance textiles.
• BANANA CLOTH Proprietary sustainable textile made from banana fiber, marketed as an eco-friendly functional material for apparel and bedding applications.
• AERO COMFORM Proprietary 3D-form cushioning fabric providing structural comfort and form, sold as a specialty material to apparel and bedding customers.
• MINERALTEX Proprietary mineral-enhanced functional fabric leveraging mineral properties for apparel performance, offered within the company's functional textiles lineup.
• Licensed Fashion Brand Portfolio Brand business operating and managing licensed fashion and performance-material brands in Japan and Asia, including HANAE MORI, Pierre Cardin, PERTEX, PRIMALOFT, Allied Feather+Down, and VENTILE, with related apparel, bedding, and accessories products distributed through wholesale and retail channels.
• Digital Business Services Digital business segment supporting the textile and apparel value chain with online/digital services, providing a recurring-revenue complement to the OEM/ODM, materials, and brand businesses.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered founding parent company.

• 日鉄物産株式会社 (Nippon Steel Products Corporation)founding parent companyOthersMN Inter-Fashion was established through the business integration of Nippon Steel Products Corporation's textile business and Mitsui & Co. I-Fashion Co., Ltd. Nippon Steel Products is the parent company providing foundational textile manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
• 三井物産アイ・ファッション株式会社 (Mitsui & Co. I-Fashion Co., Ltd.)founding parent companyOthersMN Inter-Fashion was formed by integrating the textile operations of Mitsui & Co. I-Fashion Co., Ltd. alongside Nippon Steel Products Corporation's textile division, creating a comprehensive fashion and textile enterprise.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Toray Industries: Japanese global textile and materials conglomerate producing functional fabrics, fibers, and apparel materials. Comparable to MN Inter-Fashion as a Japan-headquartered supplier of advanced textiles and OEM/ODM solutions across multiple end-markets.
• Toyobo Co., Ltd. Major Japanese textile and materials manufacturer producing functional fabrics, industrial textiles, and apparel materials. Comparable in scale and product breadth to MN Inter-Fashion's functional materials portfolio.
• Kolon Industries: Korean diversified materials company with significant functional fabric and industrial textile operations. Comparable to MN Inter-Fashion in supplying technical textiles and serving apparel/industrial end-markets from Asia.
• Far Eastern New Century: Taiwanese vertically integrated textile manufacturer producing fibers, fabrics, and apparel. Comparable to MN Inter-Fashion in providing upstream-to-downstream textile solutions for global apparel brands.
• Li & Fung Limited: Hong Kong-based apparel sourcing and supply chain management company serving global brands. Comparable to MN Inter-Fashion's role as an intermediary providing materials, manufacturing coordination, and total supply chain solutions to apparel buyers.
• Teijin Limited: Japanese diversified materials company with strong functional fiber and textile operations including aramids and performance materials. Comparable to MN Inter-Fashion as a Japan-based advanced textile supplier serving apparel and industrial markets.

Direct peers

• Seiren Co., Ltd. Japanese textile manufacturer specializing in OEM/ODM apparel production and functional fabric development. Directly comparable to MN Inter-Fashion's integrated OEM/ODM and functional materials business model serving apparel brands.
• Komatsu Matere Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty textile manufacturer focused on functional and fashion fabrics. Comparable to MN Inter-Fashion's proprietary material brand approach and focus on differentiated, high-value textiles for apparel makers.
• Shenzhou International Group: China-based leading apparel OEM/ODM manufacturer serving global brands like Nike and Uniqlo. Comparable as a large-scale apparel contract manufacturer competing for the same B2B enterprise customers as MN Inter-Fashion.

Emerging players

• Hyosung TNC: Korean manufacturer of functional textiles including spandex, performance fibers, and recycled materials. Comparable as a non-Japanese functional textile supplier competing for the same B2B apparel and bedding customers as MN Inter-Fashion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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