What Oritech does

Oritech (オリジナルテクノロジー株式会社, Original Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Japanese B2B custom suit and shirt manufacturer serving order chains, apparel companies, and ready-to-wear retailers across Japan. Founded in 1976 as a cooperative of Aomori tailors and reincorporated in 2003, the company operates four specialized domestic factories—Aomori (flagship, 250 staff, jackets/CAD/CAM/automated warehouse), Yamagata (jacket sewing, 70 staff), Akita (pants sewing, 40 staff), and Niigata (shirts, 70 staff)—plus cooperative production capacity in Beijing and Dalian. Combined daily output is 310 jackets, 410 pants, and 350 shirts, with a 6,000-tsubo headquarters built on a former elementary school site in Inakadate Village, Aomori.

The company's core technology stack combines traditional sewing craftsmanship with proprietary IT systems: CAD/CAM, automated warehouses with 40-second fabric retrieval, night-time automated marking, in-house progress management, and RPA-based order processing. Its flagship service is the 7Days Order system, which delivers finished custom suits in 7 days (shirts in 6 days) from order confirmation—roughly one-third the industry-standard lead time—enabled by the integrated IT workflow and direct-to-consumer shipping capability. The Web Order System (launched 2021 for both suits and shirts) digitizes order intake and retains repeat-customer measurement data. Oritech also monetizes rapid pattern creation (~2 weeks vs. the industry standard 2–6 months) and digital data mediation services for third-party factories.

Revenue is generated through unit-priced B2B manufacturing of made-to-order garments, fabric sales in three tiers (Platinum/Gold/Silver sample books spanning Loro Piana, Zegna, Canonico, Reda, and domestic fabrics), sample book sales, and professional services for pattern creation and IT integration. Pricing includes sewing labor in the finished garment wholesale price, with bulk fabric procurement enabling 3,000–10,000 yen discounts versus market. The company is privately held, founder/management-controlled under Representative Director Yoshimura Masataka (吉村雅隆), with no external investors identified and registered capital of ¥55M. Notable milestones include a 2020 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry commission for 500,000 COVID-19 isolation gowns, demonstrating public-sector validation of scale capacity.

Name

Oritech

Legal name

オリジナルテクノロジー株式会社 (Original Technology Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://oritech.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Oritech (オリジナルテクノロジー株式会社) is a privately-held Japanese B2B manufacturer of custom suits and shirts, operating four domestic factories with combined daily capacity of ~1,070 garments. It serves order chains, apparel companies, and ready-to-wear retailers nationwide, differentiated by its proprietary 7Days Order ultra-short lead-time system and integrated CAD/automated-warehouse technology stack.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aomori

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Suit Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing of made-to-order suits (jackets, pants, vests) for retail chains and apparel brands. Production capacity of 310 jackets and 410 pants per day across domestic and overseas factories.
2. Custom Shirt Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing of made-to-order shirts from Niigata factory. Production capacity of 350 shirts per day.
3. Fabric Sales: Sales of fabrics (suit and shirt materials) to retail customers. Company purchases fabric rolls in bulk and resells at competitive prices. Product prices include sewing labor - offering finished garment wholesale prices.
4. Pattern Creation Services: Fast pattern creation services for new styles - completing master pattern, grading, and parts creation in approximately 2 weeks
5. Data Integration Services: Digital data creation services enabling IT integration between retailers and other factories

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oritech is a Japanese sewing factory that manufactures custom-made suits (jackets, pants, vests, coats) and shirts on behalf of order chains and apparel companies nationwide. The company operates four domestic factories plus two overseas cooperative factories, with a combined daily capacity of 310 jackets, 410 pants, and 350 shirts, and supports a proprietary 7Days ultra-short delivery system and web-based ordering platform.

Product overview

Oritech (オリジナルテクノロジー株式会社) is a custom suit and shirt manufacturing group serving order-chain and apparel retailers across Japan. Its product portfolio centers on two core offerings — custom suits (上衣・ベスト・スラックス) manufactured at Aomori, Yamagata, and Akita factories, and custom shirts (シャツ) produced at the Niigata factory. These are supported by three key service modules: the 7Days Order ultra-short lead time service (7日間仕上げ), the Web Order System web-based order portals (Web発注システム) for both suits and shirts, and the Delivery Date Calendar (納期確認) for production scheduling. The Diplomat Fabric Sample Books (ディプロマット生地サンプル帳) in Platinum/Gold/Silver tiers provide the fabric sales channel, complemented by an Original Large-Pattern Printed Lining (新娘オリジナル大柄プリント裏地) accessory line. Additional services include Pattern Creation (パタ作成, ~2 week turnaround), Data/Digital Mediation (データ作成業務), and overseas cooperation factories in Beijing and Dalian. The company operates 6 domestic sites (Aomori flagship, Yamagata, Akita, Niigata, two logistics warehouses) plus 2 overseas partner factories, with a combined daily capacity of ~310 jacket units, ~410 pant units, and ~350 shirt units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 7Days Order Ultra-short lead-time custom suit and shirt ordering service delivering finished garments to consumers in 7 days (shirts in as few as 6 days). For B2B order chains, apparel companies, and retail stores seeking to compete with ready-to-wear delivery timelines.
• Web Order System (Suits) Web-based order entry portal enabling retailers to input custom suit specifications (measurements, style options) over the internet instead of paper forms. Includes repeat-customer data reuse, simultaneous multi-order creation, and 7Days Order integration. For general tailors and mid-to-small retailers.
• Web Order System (Shirts) Web-based order entry portal for custom shirts, mirroring the suit system for shirt ordering with specifications input, repeat-customer data reuse, and 7Days Order connectivity. For retailers requiring shorter lead times.
• Custom Suits (スーツ) Bespoke and pattern-order suits manufactured at Aomori, Yamagata, and Akita factories with a full range of patterns (over 100), body types, and customization options including jacket, slacks, and vest. For order chains, apparel companies, and retail stores.
• Custom Shirts (シャツ) Custom dress shirts manufactured at Niigata factory, offering TC blends, 100% cotton, 100-count two-ply, and premium Italian import fabric options with extensive collar, cuff, and design customization. For order chains, apparel companies, and retail stores.
• Custom Jackets, Pants, Vests, Coats Single-piece jacket, pants, vest, and coat items available independently. Patterns include formal wear (tuxedo, morning coat) and casual outerwear (Chesterfield, Ulster, stroller coats) for both men and women. For order chains and retail stores.
• Pattern Creation Service (パタ作成業務) Rapid pattern creation service producing new custom patterns (grading included) in approximately 2 weeks, compared to the industry standard of 3-6 months. Targets retailers and factories introducing new styles.
• Data Creation / Digital Mediation Service (データ作成業務) Digital data intermediary service enabling retailers and factories to exchange order data electronically, including order sheet creation, CSV data intake, and IT-driven lead time reduction for non-Oritech factories.
• Fabric Sales (生地販売)

Quantifiable outcome

• 7-day delivery from order to consumer (vs 3-week industry standard)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yoshimura Co., Ltd. (吉村株式会社)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2008Tokyo-based group company serving as the contact window for Oritech's Tokyo sales operations. Also operates custom suit retail business under the 'Yoshimura' brand.
• Beijing Cooperative FactorycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2008Cooperative sewing factory in Beijing with daily capacity of 300 suits. Originally established with Oritech group investment. Oritech provides pattern data (processed via CAD domestically) and factory handles cutting and sewing only.
• Sankyu Reform (三久リフォーム)minorOthersGroup internal alteration and repair workshop located in Tokyo (Nerima). Handles alterations and repairs for finished garments.
• Dalian Cooperative FactorycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCooperative sewing factory in Dalian with over 10 years of relationship. Known for fashion sensitivity. Similar model to Beijing factory with pattern data processed domestically and sewing performed overseas.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gunze (グンゼ): Japanese textile and apparel manufacturer producing innerwear, legwear, and functional textiles. Comparable as a Japanese apparel manufacturer serving B2B customers, though with a different end-product focus (innerwear, technical textiles).
• Toyobo (東洋紡): Major Japanese textile and materials company producing fibers, fabrics, and films. Comparable as a textile-industry incumbent with Japanese manufacturing depth, though operating further upstream in fiber/fabric production rather than finished garments.
• Onward Holdings (オンノワードホールディングス): Listed Japanese apparel group with multiple brands across men's, women's, and lifestyle categories. Comparable as a Japan-headquartered apparel group, though brand-led rather than contract-manufacturing-led.
• Renown (レナウン): Long-established Japanese apparel company historically known for suits and formal wear. Comparable on Japanese formalwear category and heritage, though facing its own restructuring challenges that reflect the same secular pressure on Oritech's core market.
• Seiren (セーレン): Large Japanese textile and apparel manufacturer with operations spanning fabric, automotive textiles, and apparel. Comparable as a Japanese manufacturer serving B2B apparel customers, though at much larger scale and broader product scope.
• Konaka Holdings (コナカホールディングス): Listed Japanese suit retailer with in-house manufacturing and a network of national custom-suit stores. Comparable as a vertically integrated suit player, but operating at materially larger scale and with a B2C-led model.
• Aoki Holdings (青山商事): Largest listed Japanese suit retailer with significant in-house production capacity. Comparable on suit manufacturing depth and Japanese order-channel reach, but at substantially larger scale and with strong retail-store distribution.

Emerging players

• Bold Metrics: AI-driven body-measurement technology provider for custom apparel and fit prediction. Comparable as a technology-enabled participant in the custom-apparel space targeting speed-to-fit, though at the software layer rather than manufacturing.

Direct peers

• Sarar: Japanese business suit maker with a long-standing reputation in made-to-measure and ready-to-wear formal menswear. Comparable to Oritech as a Japan-based suit manufacturer with a custom/bespoke offering, though Sarar operates a more retail-facing brand model.
• Kashiyama (樫山): Heritage Japanese custom suit maker founded in 1927, historically one of Japan's largest made-to-order suit producers. Direct comparable on product category and Japanese custom menswear heritage, though Kashiyama has a more retail-oriented go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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