Toray International

What Toray International does

Toray International, Inc. is a Tokyo-headquartered B2B trading company and 100%-owned subsidiary of Toray Industries, established in 1986 to serve as the commercial channel for the Toray Group's advanced materials portfolio. It distributes and, in select cases, manufactures six business categories: Fibers (proprietary apparel technologies 3DeFX+ active insulation and TORAIN waterproof breathable membranes), Chemical Products (engineering plastics under brands TOYOLAC, AMILAN, TORAYCON, TORELINA, SIVERAS, KOCETAL), Composite Materials (TORAYCA and ZOLTEK carbon fiber), Environment & Engineering (Toray RO/UF/MBR water treatment membranes, TORAYVINO consumer purifiers, TORAYSEE microfiber cleaning cloths), Other (films, machinery, fashion accessories such as Chanel/Gucci sunglasses and Sermoneta Gloves), and a Business Incubation unit. The company operates a global network of 42 offices and regions across Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia/Middle East, supported by 17 wholly-owned overseas trading subsidiaries.

The company runs an integrated trading-and-manufacturing model, evidenced by its LEED-certified apparel OEM facility in Quang Ngai, Vietnam (TIVN-QN, established 2021, operational August 2022), and operates direct-to-consumer distribution through dedicated sales representatives stationed at major Japanese department stores (Isetan, Mitsukoshi, Takashimaya, Hankyu, Daimaru). Revenue is generated through three observable streams: trading company operations intermediating Toray Group materials to global customers, apparel manufacturing and sales leveraging the Vietnam factory, and consumer product distribution through department store and retail channels. FY2025 reported sales were ¥641.2 billion across 1,421 consolidated employees, with pricing conducted via B2B quote-based transactions rather than public list pricing.

Strategically, the company leverages Toray Group materials IP (carbon fiber, specialty films, water membranes, nano-laminated films like PICASUS) as its core differentiation, sustained by certifications including WRAP GOLD, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, LEED, and ISO 9001. Named B2B customers in the apparel segment include STIO, KUIU, Outdoor Vitals, AKOVA, and Snow Peak, while industrial customers span aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, and display manufacturing. Leadership is headed by President Takashi Endo, with a board comprising both internal and outside directors plus corporate auditors. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities; the technology base remains anchored in polymer chemistry, nano-lamination, and materials science.

Name

Toray International

Legal name

Toray International, Inc.

Website

https://toray-intl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Toray International is the 100%-owned trading arm of Toray Industries, distributing advanced fibers, chemicals, films, carbon fiber composites, and water treatment membranes globally through 42 offices while operating a LEED-certified apparel factory in Vietnam and consumer retail through Japanese department stores.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Materials Trading

NAICS

Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers (424310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gloves & Mittens Manufacturing (IMAOAFAB)

Keywords

• Synthetic fiber trading
• Industrial materials distribution
• Carbon fiber composites
• Water treatment membranes
• Apparel OEM manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trading Company Operations: As the trading arm of Toray Group, generates revenue through trading a wide range of products including synthetic fibers, textiles, chemicals, films, electronic materials, composite materials, water treatment equipment, and consumer goods. Acts as intermediary connecting Toray Group manufacturers to global customers.
2. Apparel Manufacturing and Sales: Manufactures and sells apparel products including sporting garments, with concentration on sustainable supply chain. Offers one-stop service from material suggestions to sewn product samples and mass production.
3. Consumer Products Distribution: Sells consumer products including TORAYVINO™ water purifiers, TORAYSEE™ cleaning cloths, designer sunglasses, and leather gloves through department stores and retailers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Toray International, Inc. operates as the global trading arm of the Toray Group, providing one-stop services from synthetic-fiber and material development through apparel manufacturing and finished-product distribution. It trades a broad portfolio including synthetic fibers, technical textiles, engineering plastics, polyester/polypropylene films, TORAYCA carbon fiber composites, water treatment membrane systems, electronic/display materials, and consumer goods to apparel manufacturers, retailers, and industrial customers worldwide. It also operates its own LEED-certified apparel manufacturing facility in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, and distributes branded consumer products (TORAYVINO, TORAYSEE, designer sunglasses, leather gloves) through Japanese department stores.

Product overview

Toray International is a trading company and part of the Toray Group, established in 1986, serving as the group's global trading arm. The company handles a wide range of materials and products across multiple business segments: Fibers (including 3DeFX+ active insulation technology and TORAIN waterproof breathable technology for sports/outdoor apparel), Chemical Products (resins like TOYOLAC ABS, AMILAN nylon, TORAYCON PBT, TORELINA PPS, and films including LUMIRROR polyester film, TORAYFAN polypropylene film, PICASUS nano-laminated film), Composite Materials (TORAYCA carbon fiber products), Environment & Engineering (water treatment systems including Toray RO/UF/MBR membranes, household products like TORAYVINO water purifiers and TORAYSEE cleaning cloths), and Other segments including machinery, fashion products, and business incubation. The company operates through its global network of offices spanning Japan, The Americas, Europe, and Asia/Middle East regions, providing integrated services from materials to end-user consumer goods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3DeFX+: High-performance active insulation apparel brand featuring 3D spiral-structured insulation combined with Toray's stretch fabric and sewing technology. Offers heat retention, stretchability, breathability, and uses 50% recycled polyester.
• TORAIN
• TORAYVINO
• TORAYSEE
• TORAYCA
• TOYOLAC
• AMILAN
• TORAYCON

Products and services

• 3DeFX+ Active Insulation Wear

Quantifiable outcome

• Products can withstand equivalent of 10 years of use based on jungle test (accelerated deterioration testing)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Toray Group CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToray International operates as the trading arm of Toray Group, leveraging materials from Toray Industries and other group companies. Collaborates with group companies globally for integrated supply chain solutions from materials to finished products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hyosung TNC: Korean textile and chemical company with spandex, polyester, and carbon fiber operations. Direct competitor in synthetic fiber trading and OEM apparel supply across Asian markets.
• Eclat Textile Corporation: Taiwanese apparel OEM manufacturer serving premium athletic and outdoor brands. Comparable in OEM apparel production for global brands with focus on performance wear supply chain.
• Kolon Industries: Korean chemical and textile manufacturer producing polyester films, industrial materials, and apparel fabrics. Comparable portfolio of films, industrial textiles, and chemical products distributed across global markets.
• Coats Group plc: UK-based industrial thread and textile components manufacturer/distributor serving apparel and footwear industries globally. Comparable in B2B textile inputs distribution with global footprint serving apparel manufacturers.
• Teijin Limited: Japanese chemical and materials company with aramid fibers, carbon fiber, and healthcare products. Most direct peer in advanced fibers/textiles trading and manufacturing, operating competing technologies in high-performance textiles.
• Far Eastern New Century: Taiwanese conglomerate with polyester, textile, and apparel operations. Comparable integrated textile/apparel supply chain with manufacturing and global distribution capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Asahi Kasei Corporation: Japanese diversified materials manufacturer with textile fibers, polymer chemistry, and electronic materials. Overlaps with Toray International in specialty chemicals, fibers, and electronics materials distribution.
• Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Japanese sogo shosha (general trading company) with substantial textile, chemicals, and materials trading operations. Highly comparable as a diversified B2B trading platform spanning fiber trading, apparel supply chain, and chemicals distribution across a global office network.
• Itochu Corporation: Major Japanese trading company with significant textile/apparel division including brand marketing and OEM operations. Comparable business model of intermediating global textile supply chains with offices across Asia, Americas, and Europe.
• Marubeni Corporation: Japanese sogo shosha with significant textile trading operations and apparel supply chain business. Comparable diversified B2B trading platform with global office network spanning materials and consumer goods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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