Kurabo Indsutries Ltd

Name

Kurabo Indsutries Ltd

Legal name

KURABO INDUSTRIES LTD.

Website

https://kurabo-denim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Denim Fabric Manufacturing

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321), Textile Mills (313)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton (2211), Textile Mill Products (2200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denim & Twill Mills (IMAOABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denim & Twill Fabrics (CRAAAMAE), Denim & Garment Wet Processing (Stone Wash/Acid Wash/Distressing) (IMAOACAI)

Keywords

• Denim fabric manufacturing
• Premium japanese denim
• Selvage denim production
• Indigo rope dyeing
• Sustainable denim fabric

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Denim Fabric Sales: Kurabo manufactures and sells denim fabrics to apparel brands, garment mills, and textile manufacturers globally. Products include selvage denim, stretch denim, vintage denim, lightweight denim, soft denim, shirting, and specialty denim. Sales are conducted through direct sales teams, US and EU representatives, and trade show participation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kurabo Industries Ltd. manufactures and sells premium Japanese denim fabrics to apparel brands, garment mills, and textile manufacturers worldwide. The company controls the entire production chain from spinning and indigo rope dyeing to weaving and finishing at plants in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, China, and Brazil, offering selvage, stretch, vintage, soft, lightweight, and specialty denim under the Kurabo Denim Prime Blue brand and the L∞PLUS sustainable line.

Product overview

Kurabo Industries Ltd operates as a textile manufacturer specializing in denim production. The core product is Kurabo Denim Prime Blue, a premium Japanese denim brand backed by over 40 years of denim manufacturing expertise since entering the business in 1970. The main product lines include SOFT, STRETCH, VINTAGE, SELVAGE, LIGHT WEIGHT, and SPECIALS categories. Supporting the main brand is L∞PLUS, a sustainable sub-brand that upcycles denim cutting waste into new fabric. Key historic products include KD-8 (the original 14oz Japanese denim from 1973) and KD55 (vintage selvage denim). The company also produces specialty denims including AQUATIC (non-fade), Crystal Sky, Organic Denim, and Return Cotton Denim. All products follow the Kurabo Standard quality management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L∞PLUS: Sustainable denim line using recycled cotton from denim cutting waste, representing the company's upcycling initiative with 'Mottainai' (waste not) philosophy.
• KD-8
• KD55

Products and services

• Kurabo Denim Prime Blue Premium Japanese denim brand offering high-quality denim fabrics with proprietary spinning, dyeing, weaving, and finishing technologies. Features uneven yarn technology and Kurabo Standard quality management. Targeted at apparel brands and garment manufacturers worldwide.
• L∞PLUS (Looplus) Sustainable denim line that upcycles denim cutting waste from partner garment factories into reclaimed yarn, which is then dyed, woven, and finished into new fabric. Features traceability through Japanese supply chain for sustainability-focused apparel brands.
• KD-8 The original 14 oz denim produced in Japan in 1973. First-ever Japanese denim that maintains reddish blue color and special uneven character after wash. Targeted at heritage denim brands and premium jeans manufacturers.
• KD55 Masterpiece vintage selvage denim made of Kurabo's signature warp yarn shapes with powerful but natural slub, high quality rope dyed colors and handmade texture created by shuttle loom. Long-standing bestseller for premium jeans brands.
• KD77 Successor of KD-8, a modern version of vintage KD-8 denim with natural unevenness from ring spun yarns combined with pure indigo rope dyeing. Targeted at premium jeans brands seeking authentic vintage aesthetics.
• AQUATIC Non-Fade Denim Denim innovation that doesn't fade, suitable for jeans, hats, caps, sofa covers, and upholstery applications. Targeted at apparel brands and interior/upholstery manufacturers needing colorfast denim.
• Selvage Denim Line Selvage denim woven on vintage shuttle looms with red line selvage edge, crafted by skilled craftsmen. Targeted at premium jeans brands seeking authentic selvage denim.
• Stretch Denim Line Stretch denim fabrics with comfort stretch for flexible fit. Targeted at apparel brands producing comfort-focused jeans and denim garments.
• Vintage Denim Line Vintage-style denim fabrics with traditional characteristics and natural aging properties. Targeted at heritage jeans brands and vintage reproduction apparel labels.
• Soft Denim Line Soft-handle denim fabrics for comfort-focused applications. Targeted at apparel brands prioritizing comfort and soft hand-feel in denim products.
• Light Weight Denim Line Lightweight denim fabrics for various applications including shirts and lightweight garments. Targeted at apparel brands producing lightweight denim products.
• Specialty Denim Line Specialty denim fabrics including unique finishes and experimental varieties. Targeted at fashion brands seeking distinctive denim aesthetics.
• Double Dyed Black ASI200 Very dark black piece dyed bull denim stretch fabric with compact yarn that maintains color after several home laundries. Targeted at apparel brands seeking premium black denim.
• Crystal Sky Denim Collection denim featuring unique processing and visual effects. Targeted at fashion brands seeking distinctive denim aesthetics.
• Organic Denim Denim made from organic cotton for environmentally conscious production. Targeted at sustainable apparel brands seeking organic-certified denim.
• Return Cotton Denim Sustainable denim utilizing returned cotton materials in production. Targeted at sustainable fashion brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 fabric samples at a single expo — demonstrating extreme product variety
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Artisan Cloth Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtisan Cloth Inc. serves as Kurabo's US representative, managing sales and customer relationships for Kurabo Denim in the United States. Located in Anaheim, California, the company handles inquiries and sales support for North American customers. Contact: [email protected], 323.940.4330x1.
• Indigo DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndigo District serves as Kurabo's European contact, representing Kurabo Denim and Go Green Wear Blue initiatives in the EU market. Located in Italy. Contact: [email protected], +39 346 5264 664.
• Sakamoto Denim Co., Ltd. (坂本デニム株式会社)coreTechnology or IntegrationSakamoto Denim Co., Ltd. is a production partner responsible for the yarn dyeing process in Kurabo's denim manufacturing. It is part of Kurabo's quality-controlled production network operating under the Kurabo Standard.
• Shinohara Textile Co., Ltd. (篠原テキスタイル株式会社)coreTechnology or IntegrationShinohara Textile Co., Ltd. handles the weaving process for Kurabo Denim, operating vintage shuttle looms for selvage denim production and high-speed looms for other denim types.
• Kotosen Ltd. (コトセン株式会社)coreTechnology or IntegrationKotosen Ltd. is responsible for the finishing process in Kurabo Denim production, handling pre-shrunk, pre-skewed finishes, texture additions, color retention, and specialty coatings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Candiani Denim: Italian premium selvedge denim mill serving luxury and heritage apparel brands worldwide. Closely comparable to Kurabo on positioning (premium selvedge), customer base (heritage denim brands) and proprietary finishing/dyeing technology focus.
• Nihon Menpu Textile Co., Ltd. Japanese selvedge denim mill producing premium denim fabrics for global brands from its Okayama base. Direct comparable to Kurabo on geography (Okayama), product positioning (selvedge/premium denim) and customer segments.
• Kuroki Mills Co., Ltd. Premium Japanese denim mill based in Okayama Prefecture producing selvedge denim for global brands. Direct comparable to Kurabo on geography (Okayama denim cluster), product (selvedge/premium denim) and customer base (heritage denim brands).
• Collect Mills (Japan Blue Group): Japanese denim mill and brand group operating in the Okayama denim cluster, producing selvedge and premium denim fabrics. Direct comparable to Kurabo on product (selvedge denim), geography (Okayama) and customer base (premium denim brands).
• Kaihara Co., Ltd. Japanese denim and fabric mill founded in 1893 in Hiroshima; one of the leading premium Japanese denim producers serving global apparel brands. Highly comparable to Kurabo as a fellow Japanese heritage denim mill with proprietary weaving and dyeing capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Isko (Isko Denim): One of the world's largest denim fabric producers based in Turkey, supplying global apparel brands across price tiers. Comparable to Kurabo as a global broadloom denim mill serving premium and mass-market brands, though at significantly larger scale and broader product breadth.
• Toyoshima & Co., Ltd. Japanese textile trading and manufacturing conglomerate with cotton spinning, weaving, and apparel fabric businesses. Comparable to Kurabo as a diversified Japanese textile company serving global apparel customers, though with broader scope beyond denim.
• Cone Denim (Elevate Textiles): US-based heritage denim mill and one of the largest producers of denim fabric globally, with manufacturing in the Americas and Asia. Comparable to Kurabo as a long-established broadwoven denim mill serving major apparel brands, though broader in scale and product mix.
• Bossa (Bossa Denim): One of the largest denim fabric manufacturers in Turkey and globally, supplying fast-fashion and mid-market apparel brands. Comparable to Kurabo as a major broadwoven denim mill serving global customers, though competing in different price segments.
• Arvind Limited (Arvind Denims): India's largest denim manufacturer producing fabrics for global apparel brands with vertically integrated cotton-to-fabric operations. Comparable to Kurabo as a large-scale vertical denim mill serving international brands, though with significantly broader mass-market focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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