SANKO TEXTILE

What SANKO TEXTILE does

SANKO TEXTILE CO., LTD. (三甲テキスタイル株式会社) is a 110-year-old Japanese wool textile manufacturer headquartered in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, operating as a 100% subsidiary of diversified conglomerate SANKO Co., Ltd. The company runs one of Japan's few remaining fully integrated production facilities, performing spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing within a single Ogaki complex, with proprietary expertise in worsted and woolen yarn, fulling (縮絨) for flannel and melton, and Adangen finishing. It serves four primary customer segments: government and public-sector uniforms (Japan Self-Defense Forces, Japan Post, Coast Guard, Customs, Police, Fire Departments), school uniforms, business/corporate uniforms, and fashion industry clients — including custom-order suits under the SANKO TAILOR brand and designer collaborations with brands such as MARKAWARE and FRAY I.D.

The company's revenue model is primarily B2B with one-time transactional sales of fabrics and yarn to institutional and brand customers, supplemented by direct-to-consumer channels. Knit yarn is sold from 1kg minimum orders with same-day shipping for in-stock colors (900+ colors maintained), while custom suits range from ¥40,000 entry-level trousers to over ¥2,000,000 premium orders, with bespoke production lead times of approximately two months. The company also sells directly to individual consumers through Mercari Shops and BASE e-commerce platforms, and participates in Furusato Choice and Rakuten hometown-tax donation programs. Distribution is handled via three domestic sales offices (Gifu headquarters, Tokyo, Osaka), with export capability limited to domestic-only shipments due to the absence of overseas operations.

The company holds multiple certifications that support institutional procurement, including ISO 14001, RWS (Responsible Wool Standard, renewed January 2026), SEK Mark for functional finishes, and the Oshu Mark for regional textile authenticity, and is a licensed Woolmark brand user. R&D output includes 120,000+ historical fabric specifications and 45,000+ color variations in its database, alongside recent innovations such as the SW-WASHI washable wool-Japanese paper composite yarn and the HAORI (茶羽織) premium wool product launched in April 2026. The business is led by President Nokura Kensaku, with Chairman Goto Kohei and Vice Chairman Kiriyama Koji, with no disclosed headcount, venture funding, or public-market listing.

Name

SANKO TEXTILE

Legal name

三甲テキスタイル株式会社

Website

https://sanko-textile.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SANKO TEXTILE is a 110-year-old Japanese wool textile manufacturer in Ogaki, Gifu, with fully integrated spinning-to-finishing production serving government agencies, schools, corporations, and fashion brands with uniforms, fabrics, and custom suits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wool Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Greige Woven Fabric Mills (IMAOABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Woven Fabrics (CRAAAMAB)

Keywords

• Wool textile manufacturing
• Wool fabrics
• Knit yarns
• Uniform fabrics
• Custom tailored suits

Headquarters

HQ city

Ogaki

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fabric and Yarn Sales (B2B): Sales of wool fabrics, knit yarns, and textile materials to businesses including uniform manufacturers, fashion brands, and institutional customers. Core revenue stream with integrated production capability.
2. Custom Made Suits: Personal order suit services offering bespoke garments made from company's own fabrics or imported materials (LORO PIANA, CANONICO, etc.), with production lead time of approximately 2 months.
3. Uniform Manufacturing: School uniforms, business uniforms, and government/public sector uniform production and sales.
4. E-commerce (Consumer): Direct fabric sales to individual consumers via Mercari Shops and BASE online platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SANKO TEXTILE is a Japanese wool textile manufacturer with fully integrated production capabilities spanning spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing at a single Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture factory complex. The company produces wool fabrics, knit yarns, and finished uniform products sold primarily to institutional customers (schools, businesses, government agencies) and fashion brands, while also offering custom-made suits (SANKO TAILOR) and fabric by the meter to individual consumers via e-commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SANKO TAILOR: Custom tailored suits brand offering made-to-measure suits using the company's own fabric.
• SANKO FABRIC
• SEN-ICHI (1001)
• SUITO WOOL
• SUITO

Products and services

• School Uniform Fabrics Durable, washable wool-blend fabrics for school blazers, skirts, and trousers supplied to public and private K-12 schools across Japan. Designed for daily wear with easy-care finishes and consistent appearance.
• Business and Corporate Uniform Fabrics Wool fabrics with functional finishes (moisture-wicking, antibacterial, stain-resistant, stretch) for corporate uniforms, service-industry apparel, and employee workwear sold to Japanese private companies.
• Government and Public Sector Uniform Fabrics Fabrics and uniform programs for central and local government agencies, including the Ministry of Defense (Self-Defense Forces), Japan Post, Coast Guard, Tokyo Customs, and police and fire departments. Includes the proprietary '1001 Doshin' winter uniform fabric.
• Fashion Fabrics (Men's and Women's) Premium wool fabrics for men's and women's fashion sold to fashion brands and designers, including designer collaborations with brands such as MARKAWARE and FRAY I.D. Over 500 fabric options available, including SANKO TEXTILE originals and imported fabrics.
• Knit Yarns Stock and custom wool knit yarns with 900+ color varieties, custom color matching from 1kg minimum order, and same-day shipping for stock items ordered by 11:45 AM.
• Custom-Made Suits (SANKO TAILOR) Bespoke tailored suits for individual consumers offered under the SANKO TAILOR brand, using SANKO TEXTILE's own fabrics or imported materials (LORO PIANA, CANONICO, TOLLEGNO, JOHN FOSTER, FINTES, SAVILE CLIFFORD). Production lead time approximately 2 months. Pricing ranges from ¥40,000 (basic slacks) to over ¥2,000,000 (premium full suits). Also available through hometown tax donation programs.
• SEN-ICHI (1001) Premium Wool Brand Premium wool product line marketed as the world's highest quality wool, used in school uniforms, fashion applications, and premium custom suits (priced from ¥350,000 per suit).

Quantifiable outcome

• Production lead time for custom suits: approximately 2 months from order to delivery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, parent company and minor.

• Australian Wool Industry (Australian Farmers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2017Partnership with Australian wool farmers and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI). In May 2017, 30 Australian farmers visited SANKO TEXTILE's Ogaki factory to strengthen wool supply chain relationships. SANKO TEXTILE holds RWS certification for responsible wool sourcing.
• Sanko Co., Ltd. (三甲株式会社)parent companyOthersParent company and sole shareholder (100% ownership) of SANKO TEXTILE. Sanko Group includes plastic logistics equipment manufacturers, real estate, and various other subsidiaries. Capital relationship providing corporate governance and financial backing.
• Sanko Group Companies (五甲株式会社, 八甲株式会社, etc.)minorOthersRelated companies within the Sanko Group including Sanko Palette Rental, Sanko Real Estate, Goko, Rokko, Hakkou, and other affiliates. Shared corporate governance and potential operational synergies.
• Woolmark Company (ウールマーク)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed user of Woolmark branding for products made with pure new wool. SANKO TEXTILE can use Woolmark, Woolmark Blend, and Wool Blend labels under license from Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), formerly IWS (International Wool Secretariat).
• Yahagi Ryokuka Co., Ltd. (ヤハギ緑化株式会社)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for EGP (Ecological Grass Pallet) system - a grass parking lot solution using recycled glass bottles and plastic materials. Developed jointly with Sanko Co., Ltd. and Yahagi Green for environmental sustainability.
• FABRIC TOKYOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustom tailoring fashion service platform featuring SANKO TEXTILE's manufacturing capabilities on their factory story page. Collaboration for marketing and brand exposure.
• International Wool Textile Laboratory (AWI)coreTechnology or IntegrationAustralian Wool Innovation - non-profit organization managing Woolmark licensing, conducting new product development research from raw wool to finished products, and promoting wool worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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