クロスター

What クロスター does

CROSTER Co., Ltd. (株式会社クロスター) is a privately held Japanese bag manufacturer founded in 1956 as Higuchi Shoten and formally incorporated in October 1988, headquartered in Taito-ku, Tokyo (Asakusa/Kaminarimon area) with a Yashio-shi logistics center. The company designs and produces bags and randsel (Japanese school backpacks) — its own brands include CROSTER DRAGON (heritage outdoor, revived from 1970s Chouinard Dragon), RGB (business/daily-use), and the CROSTER original randsel line. It manufactures and distributes licensed randsel for global brands — Polo Ralph Lauren, NIKE, and agnès b. — alongside licensed lifestyle bags for PUMA and DOMDOM (where CROSTER holds the Japan master license). Technology heritage traces to mountaineering/outdoor equipment: the company developed dome tents, shoulder-strap harness systems, and the world's first urethane waterproof processing technology, and currently holds multiple registered and pending patents (Aero-catch, ZX Slider, Wing Back Buckle, Fit-chan, Mira-kuru Lock) relevant to randsel ergonomics. The randsel line carries a 6-year repair guarantee and meets Land»セル工業会 standards, with materials including Clarino® artificial leather, Cordura nylon, and 100% recycled water-repellent polyester. Public pricing on randsel spans ¥52,800 (edubak) to ¥110,000 (Polo Ralph Lauren Pastel Collection 2027); RGB CARGO Series bags are priced ¥8,000–¥22,000 +tax.

Name

クロスター

Legal name

株式会社クロスター

Website

https://croster.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CROSTER Co., Ltd. is a Japanese bag manufacturer founded in 1956 that designs and produces randsel (school backpacks), outdoor and lifestyle bags, and provides OEM/ODM manufacturing services for global brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, NIKE, PUMA, and agnès b.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bags and Luggage Manufacturing

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sports, Outdoor & Adventure Packs Manufacturing (Backpacks/Duffels) (IMAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Bag manufacturing
• OEM ODM services
• Randoseru school backpacks
• Mountaineering outdoor gear
• Licensed brand manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokio

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Proprietary Brand Products: Sale of company-owned brands including CROSTER DRAGON, RGB, PUMA (licensed), and CROSTER randsel through department stores, specialty stores, mass merchants, and e-commerce.
2. OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services: Full-service OEM/ODM manufacturing for sports bags, fashion bags, pet bags, fishing gear, backpacks, outdoor goods, masks, and eco-bags. Covers design/planning through material selection, production, import procedures, and delivery.
3. Licensed Brand Products: Products manufactured under license from major brands including Polo Ralph Lauren, NIKE, agnès b., and DOMDOM hamburger (master license holder in Japan).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CROSTER designs and manufactures randoseru (Japanese school backpacks), mountaineering/outdoor bags, sports bags, fashion bags, and pet/outdoor accessories under its own brands (CROSTER DRAGON, RGB) and licensed international brands (Polo Ralph Lauren, NIKE, agnès b., PUMA, DOMDOM). The company also provides full-service OEM/ODM bag manufacturing from design and material selection through production, quality control, import procedures, and delivery for business clients. All randoseru products are manufactured in Japan and carry a 6-year repair guarantee.

Product overview

CROSTER is a comprehensive bag supplier offering its own brands alongside licensed randoseru (Japanese school backpacks) and OEM/ODM manufacturing services. Its proprietary brands include croster dragon (heritage outdoor), RGB (daily/business use), PUMA (licensed sports), and DOMDOM (licensed hamburger chain). The randoseru business features licensed brands Polo Ralph Lauren, NIKE, and agnès b. alongside CROSTER's own original randoseru line (models including バイカラーⅤ, edubak, 牛革, 粋, and others). A new 2026 product line, the RGB CARGO series, introduces expandable-functionality bags. Services include remaking used randoseru into keepsake items, a showroom/showroom online salon, and full OEM/ODM production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• croster dragon: クロスターによるオリジナルブランド。1970年代のChouinard Dragonの流れを継承したバックパック・ザックブランド。
• R.G.B
• PUMA
• DOMDOM
• ポロ ラルフ ローレン
• NIKE
• アニエスベー
• クロスターランドセル

Products and services

• CROSTER Original Randoseru (School Backpacks) Proprietary brand Japanese randoseru (school backpacks) for elementary school children, manufactured domestically in Japan with a 6-year repair guarantee. Available in multiple models ranging from premium cowhide leather to lightweight designs, with features including wing back buckles, fit-chan straps, mira-kuru lock, and ZX slider mechanisms.
• Polo Ralph Lauren Licensed Randoseru Licensed premium randoseru manufactured under the Polo Ralph Lauren brand, sold at department stores nationwide. Available in multiple collections including Check, Heritage, Crest, and Pastel designs, with antique gold hardware and traditional design details.
• NIKE Licensed Randoseru Licensed NIKE randoseru with sporty designs inspired by footwear aesthetics, reflective materials, and NIKE-branded buckles and embroidery. Available in Standard, Department Store exclusive, and limited-stock models.
• agnès b. Licensed Randoseru Licensed agnès b. randoseru featuring French casual style with simple yet charming designs, made with Clarino® artificial leather and sold at department stores.
• CROSTER DRAGON Outdoor/Heritage Bags Heritage outdoor brand that recreates the classic Chouinard Dragon backpack, originally produced by CROSTER in the 1970s for American mountaineering equipment maker Great Pacific Iron Works. Targets outdoor enthusiasts and urban consumers combining mountaineering heritage with modern tactical aesthetics.
• RGB Daily/Business Bags Original brand offering simple yet stylish daily and business-use bags in subdued, adult-oriented colorways for professionals and everyday carry needs with understated aesthetics.
• RGB CARGO Series Expandable-functionality bag line under the RGB brand launched April 2026. Features SKYLEE® AIR FIBER 3D cushion material for comfort, 100% recycled water-repellent polyester, and expandable capacity across backpack, sling pack, tote bag, and shoulder bag models.
• PUMA Licensed Bags Licensed PUMA brand bags and backpacks including daypacks and waist bags, manufactured under license from the global sports brand and sold through CROSTER's distribution network.
• DOMDOM Licensed Bags Licensed DOMDOM hamburger chain brand bags and accessories. CROSTER holds the master license for the Japanese market, manufacturing and selling products using the brand logo and characters, with ongoing sub-licensee recruitment.
• OEM/ODM Bag Manufacturing Services Full-service OEM/ODM bag manufacturing covering design/planning through material selection, production, quality control, import procedures, and delivery. Handles sports, business, fashion bags, pet bags, fishing gear, backpacks, outdoor goods, masks, and eco-bags for brand clients seeking Japanese craftsmanship manufacturing.
• Randoseru Remake Service Service that remodels used randoseru school backpacks into 13 different items including keychains, key cases, bookmarks, bracelets, straps, photo stands, coaster shields, and glasses cases, allowing customers to preserve memories from 6 years of school life.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-year repair guarantee on all randsel products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• テレビ朝日 (TV Asahi)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCROSTER provided CROSTER DRAGON and PUMA bags as costumes for TV Asahi drama '年下彼氏２' (2024) and 'ちょっとだけエスパー' (2025). Products featured on-screen, creating marketing exposure.
• フジテレビ (Fuji TV)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCROSTER provided CROSTER DRAGON FR SERIES backpacks as costumes for Fuji TV drama '日本一の最低男' (2025). On-screen product placement generated brand visibility.
• 母子生活支援施設 ベタニヤホーム (Betanya Home)minorOthersCROSTER donated masks and CROSTER randsel (school backpacks) to the Betanya Home maternal and child support facility. CSR activity supporting families in need.
• NPOみらいの森 (NPO Mirai no Mori)minorOthersCROSTER donated CROSTER randsel to NPO Mirai no Mori, which in turn donated them to children's welfare facilities. Part of CSR activities supporting children in need.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 鞄工房山本 (Kaban Kobo Yamamoto): Kaban Kobo Yamamoto is a Japanese handmade randoseru maker focused on craftsmanship and custom orders. Comparable to CROSTER's randoseru business with similar emphasis on Japan-made quality, traditional craftsmanship, and premium pricing on direct sales.
• 土屋鞄製造所 (Tsuchiya Kaban): Tsuchiya Kaban is a premium Japanese bag manufacturer founded in 1965, known for handcrafted leather bags and randoseru. Comparable to CROSTER due to similar Japanese craftsmanship heritage, premium randoseru positioning, and direct-to-consumer showroom retail model.
• 池田屋 (Ikedaya): Ikedaya is a Japanese bag manufacturer combining randoseru production with OEM/ODM services. Comparable to CROSTER's mixed randoseru-and-OEM business model and similar Japanese craftsmanship positioning with a comparable family-business heritage.
• BRIEFING: BRIEFING is a Japanese tactical/urban bag brand with strong design heritage and Made-in-Japan craftsmanship. Comparable to CROSTER's CROSTER DRAGON line in positioning — outdoor heritage fused with urban/lifestyle crossover at premium price points.
• アネロ (Anello): Anello is a Japanese bag brand known for backpacks and casual bags with strong direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Comparable to CROSTER's RGB brand in terms of design-forward Japanese casual bags and similar mid-market price positioning.
• マスターピース (Master-piece): Master-piece is a Japanese bag brand from Osaka with premium positioning and OEM/ODM capabilities for Japanese-made technical bags. Comparable to CROSTER's RGB and CROSTER DRAGON brands with similar focus on high-quality, design-forward Made-in-Japan bags for daily and outdoor use.

Broad incumbents

• セイバン (Seiban): Seiban is Japan's largest randoseru manufacturer with dominant market share across mass and mid-tier segments. Comparable to CROSTER as a major Japanese randoseru maker, though Seiban operates at significantly larger scale with mass-market positioning versus CROSTER's licensed/premium focus.
• Samsonite Japan: Samsonite is the world's largest luggage brand with significant Japan operations. Comparable to CROSTER as a global bag brand with Japanese retail presence, though Samsonite focuses on mass-market travel luggage at much larger scale and competes mainly in travel rather than school backpack category.
• エース (ACE): ACE is a major Japanese luggage and bag manufacturer founded in 1940, with a broad product portfolio spanning travel, business, and casual bags. Comparable to CROSTER as a Japan-based bag maker, though ACE operates at much larger scale with broader travel-luggage focus.
• 吉田カバン (Yoshida & Co. / Porter): Yoshida Kaban, maker of the iconic Porter bags since 1935, is one of Japan's most established bag brands. Comparable to CROSTER as a heritage Japanese bag manufacturer, though Porter focuses on fashion/business bags at larger scale and has a stronger international reputation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/crosterdragon_official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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