What Shikibo does

Shikibo Co., Ltd. (TSE: 3109), founded in 1892 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a diversified textile and advanced-materials manufacturer operating five business segments: Textile Products (yarns, fabrics, functional processing for apparel and sportswear), Industrial Materials (paper machine dryer canvases, filter cloths, and industrial canvas — where it holds the No. 1 domestic market share in Japan), Functional Materials divided into Composite Materials (fiber-reinforced plastics, three-dimensional woven preforms, and ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components for aerospace turbine engines developed jointly with UBE and IHI) and Food/Chemical Materials (psyllium gum, tamarind seed gum, and other natural food additives — FSSC 22000 certified), and a Real Estate and Services segment. The technology base includes proprietary functional fiber brands (FLUTECT antiviral, DEOMAGIC deodorizing, Nonstack antibacterial, AZEK breathable construction, FISCO continuous silk yarn), Zanchor interlaminar reinforcement, Plamix nano-composite resin, and HALOBEST seafood-freshness technology. Aerospace composite output is produced at the Nagano facility and contributes to turbine components for the Airbus A320neo PW1100G-JM engine.

The company makes money primarily through direct B2B sales of manufactured materials to industrial customers — paper manufacturers, aerospace OEMs and tier-1s, apparel brands and converters, and food processors — with quote-based pricing and long qualification cycles. It operates an extensive subsidiary network across Japan, China, Vietnam (SHIKIBO VIETNAM, established March 2024), Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Thailand, with 1,001–5,000 employees globally. FY2025 consolidated revenue was ¥445.54 billion (+14.0% YoY, lifted by the December 2025 acquisition of Unitika Group's textile fiber business), with operating profit of ¥9.74 billion (-27.6%) and net profit of ¥9.50 billion (+4.0%). Management's revised TG25-27 medium-term plan targets ¥680 billion in revenue and ¥43 billion in operating profit by FY2030, backed by ¥67 billion in planned capital expenditure.

Name

Shikibo

Legal name

シキボウ株式会社

Website

https://shikibo.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Shikibo Co., Ltd. (TSE: 3109) is a 132-year-old Osaka-based diversified textile and advanced-materials manufacturer serving B2B customers in apparel, paper manufacturing, aerospace (Airbus A320neo engine CMC components), food processing, and commercial real estate, with proprietary functional fiber technologies and #1 domestic share in industrial paper machine canvases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Textiles

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210), Other Textile Product Mills (3149), Apparel Knitting Mills (3151)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Knitting Mills (2250), Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Knitted Fabric Mills (IMAOABAB), Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI)

Keywords

• Industrial textile manufacturing
• Fiber-reinforced composites
• Functional fabric processing
• Natural food additives
• Paper machine canvases

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Textile Products: Manufacture and sale of yarn, fabrics, functional processed textiles, and finished textile products for fashion, sports, uniforms, and bedding. Includes domestic and overseas production and sales.
2. Industrial Materials: Production and sale of industrial textile products including paper machine dryer canvases ( No.1 domestic market share), filter cloths, and canvas products for industrial applications.
3. Functional Materials (Composite Materials): Fiber-reinforced composite materials and preforms for aerospace, aviation, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Includes development and production of carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced plastics, CMC materials, and aircraft engine components.
4. Functional Materials (Food/Chemical Products): Production and sale of natural food additives including psyllium seed gum and tamarind seed gum, processed starch for glass fiber binders, and printing paste agents. New factory at Shikibo Sakai began operation in 2025.
5. Real Estate and Services: Rental of company-owned land and properties to major distribution companies, linen supply services, cleaning services, logistics, and event venue rental (Shikibo Hall).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shikibo manufactures and sells textile products (yarns, fabrics, functional processed textiles) for fashion, sports, uniforms, and bedding; industrial materials including paper machine dryer canvases and filter cloths; fiber-reinforced composite materials and 3D woven preforms for aerospace applications; natural food additives such as psyllium and tamarind seed gums; and provides real estate leasing and linen/cleaning/logistics services.

Product overview

Shikibo is a diversified textile and materials manufacturer with a portfolio of branded products and industrial solutions. The company operates five business segments: Textile (fibers, fabrics, functional processing), Industrial Materials (canvas, filters), Functional Materials (composite materials for aerospace, food chemicals), and Real Estate/Service. Key branded products include FISCO® (silk-like cotton yarn), AZEK® (breathable knit material), CottResin® (cotton waste resin), FLUTECT® (anti-virus fiber), DEOMAGIC® (odor elimination), and saisei® (upcycle system). The company also provides composite materials for aerospace applications including CMC 3D fabrics, and food additives such as psyllium and tamarind seed gums.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FISCO®: Continuous shrink-proof processed yarn with silk-like luster, trademark registered in 1992.
• AZEK®
• 彩生 (saisei)
• CottResin®
• フルテクト® (Flutect)
• デオマジック® (Deomagic)
• ノモス® (Nomos)
• ノンスタック® (Nonstack)
• Plamix
• Zanchor

Products and services

• FISCO® (フィスコ) Continuous Silk Processing Yarn Continuous silk skewer processed yarn that achieves silk-like luster using natural cotton as raw material; used in knitwear and fashion applications.
• AZEK® (アゼック) Breathable Knit Material Polyester-cotton mixed knitted material with unique asedo-style construction (校倉構造) providing superior breathability, sweat absorption, quick drying, UV reflection, and cooling effects. Co-developed with Toray Industries.
• 彩生 (saisei) Upcycle System Upcycle system that repurposes waste clothing and fabric scraps into new materials for sustainable textile production.
• CottResin® (コットレジン) Cotton Waste Resin Resin material created from cotton waste generated during textile production processes, supporting circular manufacturing.
• FLUTECT® (フルテクト) Anti-Virus Processed Fiber Anti-virus processed fiber that reduces virus infectivity by 99.99% or more even after 50 washes; effective against avian influenza and SARS-CoV-2.
• DEOMAGIC® (デオマジック) Deodorizing Technology Odor elimination technology using a fragrance addition approach to neutralize and eliminate odors; applied to textile products and standalone odor control agents.
• Nonstack® (ノンスタック) Antibacterial Processing Antibacterial and deodorizing processing that prevents bacterial growth to eliminate odors on textiles; major bestseller in antibacterial textile processing market.
• Nomos® (ノモス) Bacteriostatic Processing Bacteriostatic processing developed with Osaka Public Health Research Institute for controlling bacterial proliferation on textiles, including MRSA.
• Textile Products (Yarns, Fabrics, Functional Processing) High-functional yarns, fabrics, and functional processing services for fashion, sports, uniforms, and bedding applications; manufactured domestically and overseas.
• Industrial Materials (Canvas, Filters) Industrial textile products including canvas for paper drying and filter products for liquid filtration; Shikibo holds No.1 domestic market share in Japan for paper machine dryer canvases and filter cloths.
• Composite Materials (Preform, FRP, CMC) Fiber-reinforced composite materials and preforms for aerospace, aviation, and advanced manufacturing; includes 3D woven fabrics, carbon fiber/glass fiber reinforced plastics, CMC materials, and aircraft engine components.
• Food Chemicals (Psyllium Seed Gum, Tamarind Seed Gum) Natural thickening polysaccharides including psyllium seed gum and tamarind seed gum for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications; manufactured at Shikibo Sakai with FSSC 22000 certification.
• Shikibo Hall (Meeting Facilities Rental) Rental meeting and event spaces at Osaka headquarters including Large Hall (176,000 JPY/day), Medium Hall (99,000 JPY/day), and Small Hall (33,000 JPY/day) for B2B and event hosting.

Quantifiable outcome

• FLUTECT anti-virus processing reduces avian influenza virus infectivity by 99.99% or more even after 50 washes
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Padel In SportscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 October 2025Shikibo sponsors the 'shikibo CHALLENGER' padel tournament organized by Padel In Sports in Doha, Qatar from October 28 to November 1, 2025. The partnership aims to deepen Shikibo's business presence in the Middle East region, where Shikibo has exported high-quality ethnic garment fabrics for about 40 years, and to promote international exchange through sports. The event features Japanese cultural experiences and Shikibo product displays.
• Taira Leon Orias (平レオンオリリアス)coreOthers · 1 January 2024Professional padel player Taira Leon Orias has a partnership contract with Shikibo. He participated in the shikibo CHALLENGER tournament and promotes the appeal of Japanese products internationally while competing globally, primarily in the Middle East and worldwide.
• Toray Industries (東レ株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of AZEK polyester-cotton mixed fabric with superior sweat absorption and quick-drying properties. Toray provided Alphix (special ceramic-containing polyester) while Shikibo contributed its fabric structure expertise and processing technology.
• Yamamoto Fragrance Co., Ltd. (山本香料株式会社)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of DEOMAGIC novel deodorizing technology, combining fragrance addition with odor masking. Shikibo provided textile processing expertise while Yamamoto Fragrance contributed fragrance formulation.
• UBE Corporation (UBE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development of CMC (ceramic matrix composite) turbine components for aircraft engines. Shikibo is responsible for SiC fiber-based 3D woven preform development within the consortium.
• IHI Corporation (IHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development of CMC (ceramic matrix composite) turbine components for aircraft engines. Part of the three-party consortium with UBE for practical application research of 1400°C-grade CMC materials.
• Obayashi Corporation (株式会社大林組)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign and construction partner for Shikibo's solar power generation project at Toyama Factory. Collaboration on renewable energy initiatives at company facilities.
• J.P.BOSCO (Thailand)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShikibo subsidiary Shinnaigai-Men acquired 99% equity in J.P.BOSCO in Thailand in January 2014 to strengthen production capacity and expand overseas sales of textile products, supporting 'China Plus One' strategy.
• Agri-Food Research Institute / NARO (国立研究開発法人 農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research on anti-virus processing technology FLUTECT, specifically testing effectiveness against avian influenza virus at the Animal Health Laboratory. Later confirmed effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2.
• Hiroshima Aviation Industry Promotion Council (ひろしま航空機産業振興協議会)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint exhibition at SPEXA International Aerospace Business Show (宇宙ビジネス展) at Tokyo Big Sight, showcasing composite material products. Shikibo participates as part of the Hiroshima region's aerospace industry cluster.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kuraray: Japanese specialty chemicals and textiles producer with comparable scale. Operates fiber, textile, and functional material businesses (including carbon fiber composites through its subsidiary) overlapping with Shikibo's composite materials segment.
• Toyobo: Long-established Japanese textile, film, and functional materials manufacturer of similar heritage and scale. Competes with Shikibo in industrial textiles, films, and high-performance materials for automotive and industrial end markets.
• Toray Industries: Japan's largest integrated textile and materials group with overlapping functional fibers, carbon fiber composites for aerospace, and industrial textile offerings. Toray is Shikibo's joint development partner for AZEK, making it the closest like-for-like functional textile and composite peer.
• Albany International: Global leader in paper machine clothing (PMC) and engineered composites, headquartered in the US. The most direct global competitor to Shikibo's No.1 domestic position in paper machine dryer canvases and filter cloths.
• Seiren: Japanese specialty textile manufacturer focused on functional fabrics, automotive interior materials, and electronic textiles. Directly comparable in functional textile processing technology and B2B apparel/industrial customer base.
• Voith (Paper & Textile Division): German engineering group with a major paper machine clothing business serving the global pulp & paper industry. Direct head-to-head competitor with Shikibo in industrial paper machine canvases and filtration textiles.
• Unitika: Japanese textile and materials competitor whose clothing fiber business Shikibo acquired in December 2025. Operates in nearly identical product categories (yarns, fabrics, industrial materials), making it the most directly comparable Japanese mid-cap textile peer.

Broad incumbents

• Asahi Kasei: Large diversified Japanese chemicals and materials group with textile, fiber (including performance fibers like Roica), and advanced material divisions. Operates at significantly larger scale than Shikibo but competes in adjacent specialty fiber and composite spaces.
• Teijin: Diversified Japanese materials conglomerate with significant aramid fiber, carbon fiber, and pharmaceutical businesses. Competes with Shikibo in advanced composites (carbon fiber reinforced plastics) and high-performance textiles, but on a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Japan's largest chemicals group with carbon fiber (Dialead), advanced composites, and specialty resin businesses. Competes with Shikibo in aerospace-grade composite materials and functional polymers, though on a vastly larger and more diversified scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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