J∞Quality

What J∞Quality does

J∞QUALITY is a Japanese apparel and textile certification brand operated by the General Incorporated Association Japan Apparel Fashion Industry Council (JAFIC), a private non-profit industry body headquartered in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. The program certifies that production processes — weaving/knitting, dyeing/finishing, sewing, cotton filling/refining, and stuffing/finishing — are conducted in Japan, going beyond the standard 'Made in Japan' label that typically requires only sewing to occur domestically. J∞QUALITY serves two primary customer segments: (1) Japanese textile production companies that apply for production-process company approval, and (2) apparel planning, trading, and retail companies that register to use the mark on finished products and textiles. Products and textiles carrying the mark must trace back through certified manufacturers in each required process.

The certification system consists of interconnected components: production-process company approval validates individual manufacturers; planning/seller registration certifies brands, trading companies, and retailers; product registration and textile registration enable certified companies to register qualified goods; and approved companies receive logo mark usage rights plus optional physical tags and QR code labels. A QR code disclosure system lets consumers view production background information for each certified product, supporting the program's stated sustainability and transparency objectives. Revenue is generated through application fees and system usage charges across these registration streams, while logo mark usage itself is provided free of charge to registered companies.

Marketing is anchored on the official website jquality.jp, which hosts a searchable company directory, an interview series featuring prominent Japanese creators, and detailed program information. The program is supported by industry association partnerships with the Japan Textile Federation, Japan Hosiery Association, Japan Bedding Association, Kansai Fashion Association, and FACTORY BRAND PROJECT. J∞QUALITY describes its mission as maintaining and activating domestic fiber and sewing production areas while signaling Japanese quality to domestic and international markets, though current operations remain exclusively Japan-domestic per available data.

Name

J∞Quality

Legal name

一般社團法人日本アパレル・ファッション産業協会 (General Incorporated Association Japan Apparel Fashion Industry Council)

Website

https://jquality.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

J∞QUALITY is a Japanese textile and apparel certification brand operated by industry body JAFIC, certifying that weaving, dyeing, sewing, and finishing processes are conducted in Japan, and serving textile manufacturers plus apparel planning, trading, and retail companies through a multi-tier approval and registration system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel and Textile Certification Services

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Textile Testing, Compliance & Quality Assurance (CRAAAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

Keywords

• Japanese textile certification
• Apparel production certification
• Production transparency program
• Made in Japan standards
• Textile supply chain verification

Headquarters

HQ city

Akasaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification and Registration Fees: The program generates revenue through application fees and system usage charges for production process company certifications, planning/sales company registrations, product registrations, textile registrations, and logo mark usage applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

J∞QUALITY is a certification and brand program run by the Japan Apparel Fashion Industry Council (JAFIC) that approves Japanese textile and apparel manufacturers across weaving/knitting, dyeing/finishing, sewing, cotton filling/refining, and stuffing/finishing processes, and registers planning/seller companies, individual products, and textiles to use the J∞QUALITY logo mark and QR code disclosure labels. Companies pay application fees and system usage charges to obtain certification or registration, and certified products carry physical hangtags with QR codes that disclose production background information to consumers.

Product overview

J∞QUALITY is a quality certification system operated by the Japan Apparel Fashion Industry Council (JAFIC) to certify that textile and apparel products have their production processes conducted in Japan. The system consists of multiple interconnected components: production process company approval (生産工程企業承認) validates manufacturers for weaving/knitting, dyeing/finishing, sewing, cotton filling, and stuffing processes; planning/seller registration (企画・販売者登録) certifies apparel companies, trading companies, and retailers; product registration (商品登録) and textile registration (テキスタイル登録) enable certified companies to register their certified products and textiles; and logo marks (ロゴマーク) and tags/labels (下げ札・シール) provide branding materials. A QR code disclosure system (QRコード開示システム) allows consumers to verify production backgrounds, supporting sustainability and transparency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• J∞QUALITY Production Process Company Certification (生産工程企業承認) Certification granted to Japanese-domiciled textile production companies (per physical site) that conduct weaving/knitting, dyeing/finishing, sewing, cotton filling/refining, or stuffing/finishing processes in Japan. Approved companies obtain the right to be referenced as J∞QUALITY-approved manufacturers in the supply chain of certified products.
• J∞QUALITY Planning/Seller Registration (企画・販売者登録) Registration service for apparel companies, trading companies, and retailers that design, plan, or sell textile products such as apparel, bedding, and fabrics. Required for any company that subsequently wishes to register certified products or textiles.
• J∞QUALITY Product Registration (商品登録) Product-level registration service allowing J∞QUALITY-registered planning/seller companies to register individual certified products such as apparel, hats, gloves, hosiery, and bedding, provided the item's required production processes are conducted by approved production companies.
• J∞QUALITY Textile Registration (テキスタイル登録) Registration service for textiles whose weaving/knitting and dyeing/finishing processes are performed by J∞QUALITY-approved production companies. Available to registered planning/seller companies.
• J∞QUALITY Hangtags, Labels and Seals (下げ札・シール) Physical hangtags, QR code labels and woven name labels (JQ-1LQR, JQ-2SQR, JQ-K3, JQ-K4 size variants, JQN series woven name labels) ordered by certified companies to attach to certified J∞QUALITY products.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• 日本繊維産業連盟 (Japan Textile Federation)supportingOthersIndustry association providing support and collaboration within the Japanese textile industry ecosystem.
• 日本靴下協会 (Japan Hosiery Association)supportingOthersIndustry association representing hosiery manufacturers, supporting the J∞Quality program.
• 日本寝具寝装品協会 (Japan Bedding Association)supportingOthersIndustry association representing bedding and bedroom product manufacturers, supporting the J∞Quality certification.
• 関西ファッション連合 (Kansai Fashion Association)supportingOthersRegional fashion industry association in the Kansai area supporting J∞Quality initiatives.
• FACTORY BRAND PROJECTsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting project that promotes Japanese manufacturing brands and factory brands.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bluesign Technologies: Bluesign provides chemical management and sustainable textile production certification used by major global apparel brands — directly comparable as a process-oriented textile certification, but focused on chemical/environmental rather than country-of-origin assurance.
• OEKO-TEX: OEKO-TEX is the dominant global textile certification standard (STANDARD 100, Made in Green, etc.) covering harmful-substance testing and traceability — directly comparable to J∞Quality's textile quality/certification model, but operating at international scale.
• ZDHC Foundation: ZDHC drives industry-wide chemical management standards across textile/apparel supply chains; comparable to J∞Quality as a multi-stakeholder textile certification/standards body, though focused on hazardous chemicals rather than origin.
• GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard): GOTS is a leading worldwide textile processing certification covering organic fibers, processing, and manufacturing — directly comparable to J∞Quality's multi-process certification approach but with a sustainability/organic angle and global reach.
• Better Cotton Initiative (BCI): BCI is a major sustainable cotton certification program with global brand adoption; comparable as a fiber/textile certification entity serving the apparel supply chain, though focused on cotton sustainability rather than full-process origin.

Emerging players

• Fair Trade Certified: Fair Trade Certified labels apparel and textiles for ethical sourcing/labor conditions; comparable to J∞Quality's value proposition of providing ethical/quality assurance on apparel, but with a labor/fair-wage focus rather than country-of-origin.

Broad incumbents

• Japan Textile Federation: Japan Textile Federation is a broad Japanese textile industry association and a supporting partner of J∞Quality; comparable as a Japanese industry body, but operates as a broader trade association rather than a certification mark.

Others

• B Corporation: B Corp certifies companies on social and environmental performance; comparable as a values-based certification platform, but covers all industries rather than focusing on textile/apparel origin assurance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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