What SunStar Co., Ltd does

SunStar Co., Ltd, now operating as Mobase Sunstar Co., Ltd, is a South Korean industrial sewing machine manufacturer founded in 1974 and headquartered in Incheon. The company produces motor-integrated mechanical and electronic sewing machines across six product categories (Woven, Knit, Jean, Bag, Shoes, and specialty/embroidery) with a catalog of more than 60 models, including the KX Series embroidery machine launched in May 2022. It holds Korean government InnoBiz and Venture Business certifications and self-positions as a leading Korean industrial sewing equipment maker.

The company manufactures in South Korea, Vietnam, and China, with a Shanghai subsidiary established in 2001 and a Vietnam manufacturing facility brought online in 2016, complemented by branch offices in Indonesia and the USA (New York). Its primary customers are B2B buyers in garment, textile, bag, and shoe manufacturing, with sales executed through a direct, inquiry-based channel supported by a global website offering country-specific navigation. No pricing, revenue, or end-customer concentration data is publicly disclosed, and the company remains privately held.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in capital-equipment unit sales of sewing machines, with after-sales service and parts implied by the direct B2B relationship model. The 2019 corporate rebrand to Mobase Sunstar Co., Ltd preserved the legacy SunStar product brand while signaling updated go-to-market positioning, and ongoing expansion across five countries indicates a multi-decade strategy to serve the principal Asian apparel manufacturing corridors and selected international markets.

Name

SunStar Co., Ltd

Legal name

모베이스썬스타 주식회사 (Mobase Sunstar Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://sunstar.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SunStar Co., Ltd (Mobase Sunstar) is a South Korean industrial sewing machine manufacturer producing motor-integrated mechanical and electronic machines for garment, textile, bag, and shoe manufacturers globally, with manufacturing in Korea, Vietnam, and China since 1974.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Incheon (Bupyeong-gu)

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Sewing Machine Sales: SunStar manufactures and sells industrial sewing machines under the SunStar brand. The company produces a comprehensive range of sewing machines including main lockstitch, differential feed, unison feed, combined feed, chain/zigzag, and electronic specialty machines targeting garment, textile, bag, and shoe manufacturers. Sales appear to be conducted directly through company inquiry channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SunStar Co., Ltd designs, manufactures, and sells industrial sewing machines for garment, textile, footwear, and bag manufacturers worldwide. Its portfolio includes main seam lockstitch, overlock, top and bottom feed, compound feed, chain and zigzag machines, plus electronic and specialty machines (bartack, button sewer, buttonhole, pattern tacker, head turning, hemming, quilting), and computer multi-head embroidery machines under the KX Series. The company uses motor-integrated high-speed designs across the lineup and sells primarily through direct B2B consultation.

Product overview

SunStar Co., Ltd is a leading industrial sewing machine manufacturer in South Korea, offering a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical and electronic industrial sewing machines. The product lineup is organized into six main categories: (1) Main Seam (본봉) lockstitch machines including KM-2522, KM-D235, KM-252, KM-2532, KM-5062, KM-835, KM-2350A, KM-3520, KM-815C/825C, and KM-2530 Series; (2) Overlock (침송) machines including KM-757, KM-797, KM-E7572/E7972, KM-5302, KM-3510, KM-837, KM-958-7D, KM-D7572-7, and KM-506/530 Series; (3) Top & Bottom Feed (상하송) overlock machines including KM-3420BL, KM-640BL, and KM-D1640BL-7K Series; (4) Compound Feed (총합송) lockstitch machines including KM-380, KM-390, KM-560, and KM-D506-7 Series; (5) Chain & Zigzag machines including SCE-9714, SSD/STD-9714, SCD-8301, SCD-7302, DPK-3, KM-2080P, SCD-8200, SCD-7350, SCD-7300/7310, and SCE-9214 Series; (6) Electronic/Special machines (SPS/STM series) including bartack, button sewer, buttonhole, eyelet, pattern tacker, quilting, hemming, head turning, and special application machines. The KM prefix machines are mechanical industrial sewing machines while the SPS/STM prefix machines are electronic controlled special-purpose equipment. SunStar positions itself as a Global No.1 sewing machine manufacturer targeting various textile applications including Woven, Knit, Jean, Bag, and Shoes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Seam (본봉) Lockstitch Industrial Sewing Machines Motor-integrated high-speed 1-needle automatic thread trimming lockstitch sewing machines for main seam applications, including micro-lubrication and high-speed post bed variants. Targeted at woven, knit, and jean manufacturing lines.
• Overlock (침송) Sewing Machines High-speed flatbed and cylinder bed double-needle overlock sewing machines using needle and work feed transport mechanism; motor-integrated double-needle trimming and needle-feed variants. Targeted at garment manufacturing lines requiring overlock stitching.
• Top & Bottom Feed (상하송) Overlock Sewing Machines Motor-integrated high-speed 1-needle long arm top and bottom feed overlock sewing machines for stretching fabric and difficult-to-feed materials. Targeted at garment manufacturing applications requiring multi-directional feed.
• Compound Feed (총합송) Lockstitch Sewing Machines Cylinder bed and flatbed 1-needle compound feed lockstitch sewing machines combining multiple feed methods for heavy and difficult materials. Targeted at manufacturing of bags, shoes, leather goods, and other demanding materials.
• Chain & Zigzag Sewing Machines Motor-integrated high-speed chain stitch and zigzag sewing machines in 2-needle and 3-needle configurations, including electronic zigzag variants. Targeted at decorative stitching, elastic attaching, and applications requiring zigzag or chain stitches.
• Electronic / Specialty Industrial Sewing Machines (SPS and STM Series) Motor-integrated electronically controlled industrial sewing machines for specialized operations: bartacking, button attaching, buttonhole sewing, eyelet sewing, pattern tacking, quilting, hemming, head turning, and other specialty applications. Targeted at garment and accessory manufacturers requiring automated, programmable stitching operations.
• KX Series New Generation Embroidery Machine Computer-controlled multi-head automatic embroidery machine designed for industrial embroidery applications, representing SunStar's dedicated embroidery machinery product line. Operates in a separate family site (swfkorea.co.kr) from the sewing machine business.
• Industrial Sewing Machine Parts and Documentation Library After-sales support offering providing electronic and mechanical operation manuals plus parts books for every sewing machine series, accessible via the customer support board on the corporate website. Targeted at existing customers and dealers needing technical reference and parts identification.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Juki Corporation: Major Japanese industrial sewing machine manufacturer offering lockstitch, overlock, and automated sewing systems for garment factories globally. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to SunStar, though at significantly larger global scale.
• Jack Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. One of China's largest industrial sewing machine manufacturers, offering a comprehensive range of lockstitch, overlock, and specialty machines at competitive price points. Directly competes with SunStar in Asian and emerging markets with cost advantages.
• Pegasus Sewing Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty manufacturer of overlock and chain stitch industrial sewing machines. Highly comparable product line to SunStar's overlock (침송) and chain & zigzag categories, with similar application focus on garment factories.
• Kansai Special Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer specializing in chain stitch and overlock industrial sewing machines for garment production. Comparable technology platform and customer segments to SunStar's specialty machine categories.
• ZSK Stickmaschinen GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial embroidery machines serving technical textiles, automotive, and apparel markets. Premium-positioned competitor to SunStar's embroidery product line in Europe and globally.
• Barudan Co., Ltd. Japanese industrial embroidery machine manufacturer with strong presence in apparel decoration and technical embroidery. Competes with SunStar's embroidery machine business (KX Series and earlier multi-head machines).
• Typical International Corporation: Major Chinese industrial sewing machine manufacturer producing lockstitch, overlock, and specialized machines for garment, shoe, and bag manufacturers. Comparable product range and target customers to SunStar, with lower cost structure.
• Yamato Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of industrial sewing machines covering lockstitch, overlock, and specialty applications. Comparable mid-scale product portfolio and customer base to SunStar, with strong brand recognition across Asian garment hubs.
• Tajima Industries Ltd. Japanese leader in industrial embroidery machines, directly competing with SunStar's KX Series embroidery line. Strong technology pedigree in computerized multi-head embroidery with global brand recognition.

Broad incumbents

• Brother Industries: Japanese conglomerate with a large industrial sewing machine division alongside printing, electronics, and machine tools. Competes with SunStar in industrial sewing but operates as part of a much broader portfolio with deeper R&D and global distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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