Ogura Meriyasu Seizosho

What Ogura Meriyasu Seizosho does

Ogura Meriyasu Seizosho (株式会社小倉メリヤス製造所) is a privately held Japanese OEM cut-and-sew apparel manufacturer founded in 1929 in Tokyo. The company produces sewn products across baby, children's, ladies', menswear, pet wear, and accessory categories, with over 50 years of specialization in baby and children's apparel manufacturing. It operates four production facilities: the main Tochigi factory (through subsidiary 小倉メリヤス栃木工場株式会社), the nuuiee Tokyo mini-factory for small-lot production, a Katsushika share factory, and a wholly-owned Shanghai subsidiary (上海笑子服飾有限公司) for overseas volume. The group employs approximately 50 people across these entities.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: full-service OEM manufacturing for apparel brands and trading companies (with processing fees ranging from ¥700-¥15,000 per unit depending on garment type); brand launch support and consulting for entrepreneurs and startups (with pattern-making fees of ¥8,000-¥20,000+ and sample fees of ¥10,000-¥30,000+); and processing-only fees for customers supplying their own materials. The company differentiates on regulatory compliance — becoming the first sewing factory in Japan to obtain OEKO-TEX STeP certification in April 2026 — and on integrated production capability spanning pattern making, sample creation, cutting, sewing, finishing, and quality inspection. Capital is 10 million yen; the company is not externally funded and is led by Representative Director Daiman Ogura (小倉大典).

Name

Ogura Meriyasu Seizosho

Legal name

株式会社小倉メリヤス製造所

Website

https://ogura-m.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ogura Meriyasu Seizosho is a Japanese OEM cut-and-sew apparel manufacturer founded in 1929, producing baby, children's, ladies', menswear, and accessory products for major Japanese brands and entrepreneurs through its Tochigi, Tokyo, and Shanghai facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel OEM Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors (31521), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (315250)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Knit Outerwear Mills (2253)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAOAEAL

Luxury & Couture / Small-Batch Cut & Sew

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Apparel Manufacturing (Cut & Sew)

SECONDARYIMAOAEAJ

Children’s & Infant Apparel Cut & Sew

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Apparel Manufacturing (Cut & Sew)

SECONDARYIMAOAEAE

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Apparel Manufacturing (Cut & Sew)

Keywords

• OEM apparel manufacturing
• Cut and sew production
• Baby clothing manufacturer
• Knitwear sewing services
• Brand launch support

Headquarters

HQ city

Sumida

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Manufacturing: Full-service OEM production for brands and companies, handling everything from material sourcing to finished product delivery. Services include pattern making, sample creation, cutting, sewing, finishing, quality inspection, and delivery.
2. Brand Launch Support: Supporting individual entrepreneurs and small businesses in launching their own apparel brands, providing expertise in manufacturing, specifications, and production guidance
3. Manufacturing Fee (加工賃): Processing fees for customers who bring their own materials, patterns, and specifications for production only
4. Individual Manufacturing Support: Support for individual craft makers and side business entrepreneurs wanting to produce sewn products, including handmade creators transitioning to factory production

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ogura Meriyasu Seizosho is an OEM cut-and-sew apparel manufacturer providing full-service production from material sourcing, pattern making, sample creation, cutting, sewing, finishing, and quality inspection to delivery for baby/children's clothing, ladies, menswear, pet wear, accessories, and other sewn products. The company also offers Brand Launch Support and Individual Manufacturing Support through its nuuiee Tokyo Mini Factory for small-lot, made-to-order production, and overseas production via its Shanghai factory.

Product overview

Ogura Meriyasu Seizosho is an OEM sewing factory established in 1929, offering comprehensive apparel manufacturing services. The core offerings include OEM Manufacturing Services for brands and companies, Brand Launch Support for entrepreneurs, and Individual Manufacturing Support for craftsmen and side-business owners. The company operates multiple facilities including their main Tochigi factory, the nuuiee Tokyo Mini Factory for small-lot production, and overseas operations in Shanghai. Their unique proposition centers on supporting clients from planning through production under their '糸へんの応援団' (Textile Industry Supporter) mission, backed by nearly a century of expertise in baby and children's clothing manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• nuuiee: 小ロット専業の東京ミニ工場。裁断・縫製がその場で可能な短納期対応施設。インクジェットプリンター、デジタル刺繍機、カuttingプロッターなどの設備を備え、少量生産・試作に対応する。
• RETURN to JAPAN PROJECT

Products and services

• OEM Manufacturing Services Full-service OEM cut-and-sew manufacturing for baby clothes, children's clothing, ladies' wear, menswear, pet wear, accessories, cut-and-sew and woven fabrics. Covers material sourcing, pattern making, sample creation, bulk production, secondary processing (printing/embroidery), finishing, inspection, and delivery. For enterprise clients including apparel brands, trading companies, and department stores.
• Brand Launch Support Comprehensive apparel brand launch support for individuals and companies, providing guidance from planning through production, including pattern making, material selection, sample creation, and mass production. Designed for aspiring apparel brand founders and startups.
• Individual Manufacturing Support Support for individual craftsmen, handmade creators, and side-business entrepreneurs to produce their own sewn products, offering small-lot production, custom manufacturing, and professional guidance for those new to apparel production. Includes processing-fee options for customers bringing their own materials, patterns, and specifications.
• nuuiee (Tokyo Mini Factory) Small-lot dedicated production facility in Tokyo (Sumida-ku and Katsushika-ku) featuring on-site cutting and sewing, immediate consultation with apparel experts, pattern makers, and production planners, equipped with inkjet printers, digital embroidery machines, and cutting plotters for short-turnaround small-lot and made-to-order production.
• RETURN to JAPAN PROJECT Domestic production initiative designed to revive Japanese apparel manufacturing by offering high-quality, internationally competitive pricing through maximized productivity, with carefully selected domestic materials and comprehensive production support including overseas coordination where needed.
• OEKO-TEX STeP Certified Sustainable Sewing Production World-standard sustainable sewing factory service backed by OEKO-TEX STeP certification, enabling production meeting international chemical management, environmental, social responsibility, quality, and occupational health and safety requirements for international market access.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Japanese sewing factory to receive OEKO-TEX STeP certification (2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 業務提携先 (Business Alliance Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2025Strategic business partnerships with other domestic sewing factories to expand production capacity and capability. Part of the '糸へんの応援団' (Thread Industry Cheering Squad) initiative to support and strengthen the domestic manufacturing ecosystem. Partnerships include domestic cut-and-sew and woven fabric factories.
• Industry Partners (縫製工場)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with various domestic sewing factories including those for woven fabrics (布帛) and knit items. Enables full-item production capability beyond their core cut-and-sew expertise.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Li & Fung Limited: Global apparel sourcing and OEM partner managing cut-and-sew production across Asia. Comparable as a multi-category apparel OEM/sourcing intermediary connecting brands with manufacturing capacity.
• Esquel Group: Hong Kong-headquartered apparel manufacturer with vertically integrated cotton-to-garment operations. Comparable as a global apparel OEM focused on quality, sustainability, and vertical integration.
• Gunze Limited: Japanese textile manufacturer with apparel cut-and-sew operations and sustainability initiatives. Operates in a similar OEM capacity serving Japanese and international apparel brands from domestic facilities.
• Seiren Co., Ltd. Japanese vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturer founded in 1923 with cut-and-sew OEM capabilities. Comparable as a domestic Japanese apparel OEM with sustainability focus and broad product range.
• TAL Apparel Limited: Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturer serving global brands with shirt, knitwear, and woven categories. Comparable as a contract apparel manufacturer with multi-country production footprint.
• Makalot Industrial Co., Ltd. Taiwan-listed apparel OEM/ODM manufacturer producing knitwear, activewear, and woven garments for global brands. Comparable as an Asia-based cut-and-sew contract manufacturer serving premium apparel customers.
• Delta Galil Industries: Israel-based global apparel OEM manufacturer specializing in intimate apparel, activewear, and knitwear. Comparable as a branded apparel OEM serving major retailers with international production footprint.
• Hirdaramani Industries: Sri Lanka-based apparel OEM/contract manufacturer serving global fashion brands. Comparable as an apparel contract manufacturer producing knit and woven garments for international brands.
• Crystal International Group: Hong Kong-listed global apparel OEM manufacturer with multi-country production. Comparable as a contract cut-and-sew apparel manufacturer serving major fashion brands across categories.

Broad incumbents

• Hanesbrands Inc. Large US-listed apparel manufacturer with significant owned manufacturing capacity and brand portfolio. Comparable at the broad category level as an apparel manufacturer with vertically integrated production, though at a fundamentally larger and more diversified scale than Ogura Meriyasu.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ogurameriyasu
• Instagraminstagram.com/ogurameriyasuseizousyo

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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