Saab Group is a jeans sewing and washing company founded in 1987 in the Shonan area of Kanagawa Prefecture, which is famous as one of Japan’s leading beach areas.The group has the sewing factory Saltie and the washing factory SAAB located about 1 hour from Tokyo. The company has been manufacturing denim jeans for over 35 years and has many leading brands as their clients globally whom they serve from Japan and also their overseas ventures and partnerships.

Collect denim mill was founded in 1992 and for 14 years, meticulously weaved denim on antique looms. By 2006 they decided to take that product and apply it to their own designs and founded the first of two in-house denim brands. They called it Momotaro for the mythical boy in the peach, and even gave their jeans a signature pink-line selvedge to do their name-sake justice. In 2010 Japan Blue Jeans was founded, selling similarly high-quality jeans at a lower price point. Collect creates niche denim on selvedge looms and the Japan Blue Group has expanded into retail around the globe with their brand Momotaro and Japan blue.

Showa Co., Ltd., founded in 1905, continues to produce and sell original textiles after the era of white cloth machine shops in Kojima. There used to be many machine houses in Kojima, but the number drastically declined.but Showa survived and continued to make great denim . To their credit are a patent for Nylon denim and creation of 100% Cashmere denim. They continue to innovate and grow .

“The Ibara area is blessed with abundant water and a mild climate, so growing raw cotton and indigo has prospered since the days of old. Therefore, textile manufacturing developed and indigo-dyeing thick textile fabric spread throughout the country as specialty products. Starting around 1965, yarn-dyed denim production became active and accounted for 70% of jeans production in Japan. However, due to the weak yen and the influx of low-priced overseas products, the manufacturing area in Ibara shrunk. Traditional techniques are still concentrated in Ibara. Our denim is valued highly by domestic and overseas brands.Nihon Menpu was established in 1917 as a weaving establishment of bitchu kokura textile in Ibara. The Ibara area is blessed with abundant water and a mild climate, so growing raw cotton and indigo has prospered since the days of old. Therefore, textile manufacturing developed and indigo-dyeing thick textile fabric spread throughout the country as specialty products. Starting around 1965, yarn-dyed denim production became active and accounted for 70% of jeans production in Japan. Nihon Menpu entered full-scale denim production around 1985, which was very late. However, they decided to produce original high value added products by using shuttle machines. Nihon Menpu now boasts being among the companies having the highest number of selvedge looms in the world. They produce some super premium denim fabrics even in Jacquards.

Whoval is a denim manufacturer established in 2007. Having the Kojima roots, the company created the unique washing plant to produce great washed Japanese denim for domestic and a number of international buyers. Having their own brands Blue Sakura , T-ASAAC and Whoval , the company is a great mix of tradition and modernity.

Kamedajima is a traditional daily-use fabric created in 1696 during the Edo period, and played an indispensable role in the everyday lives of the people of Kameda, Niigata. During the Edo (best Japanese period) period, striped fabrics were incredibly popular, as can be witnessed in many of the era’s famous ukiyo-e woodblock prints.The golden age of Kamedajima lasted from the late Meiji period through the Taisho period (1905 – 1926). During this time, the cottage industry shifted toward manual labor factories, and Kameda became a manufacturing region home to over 600 textile manufacturers (including home producers) for a total of 660 producers engaged in weaving, dye work, and other related processes. Organizations for quality improvement and standardization were established, products were sold in Hokkaido and Tohoku, and kamedajima evolved into an industry that supported the modernization of the town of Kameda.
In 2002, when almost all memory of Kameda as a town of textiles had faded, a kamedajima swatch book was discovered in the collections of the Kameda History Museum, and the last two textile manufacturers remaining in the region began working to revive kamedajima.This nearly obsessive amount of research and testing finally led to the 2005 revival of kamedajima—a fabric marked by traditional simplicity and warmth, as well as the durability and flexibility necessary to stand the test of use and time.

Sanyo Senko Co., Ltd. has continued to pursue innovation in a tradition that has continued since the Taisho era, seeking technology and systems that offer higher quality products. Taking advantage of our unique qualities, which include indigo dyeing technology, as well as our production capacity; one of Japan’s largest in the industry, and a production system that guarantees delivery in as little as a week, we have earned international recognition in our quality management and environmental measures with the Intertek Achievement Award.

“In our over one-hundred-year journey from kasuri textiles to denim, Shinohara textiles’s mission has always been to manufacture high-quality materials. They are n, but we offer excellent products: many kinds of specialized Tencel denim, as well as small lots of other denim materials to order. We always are coming up with products that are ahead of their time, and this has become one of our major strengths.Using both modern electronically-controlled looms and old machine-type shuttle looms, we weave various kinds of denim. We’re proud of providing underlying support for glamorous fashions by engaging in the low-profile work of creating high-quality materials while working closely with the loom and threads.” – team Shinohara .

JDS is a manufacturer of high end jeans from Japan catering to some of the most well known global luxury retailers. Dedicated to innovation, the company created the Hip-up jeans pattern in 2004 and patented it . Hip-up jeans was designed to enable women’s hip look more beautiful .

Ideablue  is a textile sourcing and trading company working with many Japanese and international mills and producers to bring Japan close to the rest of the world. Their product profile includes denims. Novelty Cottons. Novelty Synthetics. Fancy Knits & Wovens etc.

To meet these companies and 40 other globally reputed companies , please register below and arrange your invite. The full exhibitor list can be viewed here . For further information on our show, please email at mktg3@denimsandjeans.com

The volume 1 is based on darker greys and black tones and more traditional jeans / jacket silhouettes . However, the Volume 2 plays around with styles with oversized jackets, super baggy jeans , sailorman jackets, floral attributes and a lot more . The denim bandana, cap, and denim hat are the most used accessories in the collection.

The collection is up for sale at kapital.jp , little expensive but always a class apart.

VOLUME 2

VOLUME 1

Founded in 2005, FDMTL is one of the most well known Japanese denim brands and is born to create denim with unique fits and washes typically unavailable to the denim market, showcased its Fall-Winter 2020 Collection at the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show which concluded on October 15, 2020.

Gaku Tsuyoshi, owner of FDMTL presented the latest FW 2020 collection where he showcased some of his favorite pieces from this collection.

The FW 20 collection includes pieces that were developed under a collaboration including one with Mickey Mouse also.

Mr Gaku also showcased one distressed denim made of Japanese Fabric (Sahsiko) which was distressed in style and had patchwork and completely handmade in Japan.

Another piece which Mr Gaku showcased was a basic black jeans where the brand has used Japanese fabric and was minutely distressed.

Since Japanese brands do not follow any particular season and widely known for their season-less collection, FDMTL also keeps some core jeans in their collection which carry on for years .

A reflective shirt with interesting detailing was also showcased which becomes rich in texture and developed its own character with time.

A Motorbike Jacket was had Sashika printed reflective design which is not only attractive but adds a safety feature for bikers at night.

Another interesting collaboration article showcased by him was a Mickey Mouse with a covering of boro fabric developed in Italy . Prima Facie it looks that it is hand stitched boro but its a jacquard fabric which gives a unique boro effect.

In the end, Mr. Gaku concluded the discussion with a very positive note and said that 2020 is really bad for everyone but there is a lot to learn from this and he hopes to have a very good 2021 year.

Check out his full talk at this page .

12oz Feather Denim 3rd JKT

A jacket made from denim jacquard with a three-dimensional and luxurious feather motif. It’s a quaint point like a vintage item such as a fringe with a volume on the hem. Its heavy but good weight for a jacket , jacquard gives it more volume than it has.
*This product uses IDG dye. Color may adhere to other clothing when worn.

8oz Denim 3Tone Lamp Dress

A dress with a beautiful gradation that became 3 tones of 8oz denim. With a deep slit on the front and back, it has a three-part structure that looks like a goodwill screen, and the swaying hem looks elegant.  The gradation is elegantly handled with right fabric mixes .

7G BORO GAUDY Crew Sweater

A crew sweater with a soothing monotone color that accentuates the beauty of a three-dimensional, intricate knitted fabric.Though not denim , its design expresses the charm of the soup made by joining various fabrics.
*This product is a rough knitted fabric, so be careful of catching and fraying when wearing it.

7G BORO GAUDY Cardigan

A cardigan with a soothing monotone color that accentuates the beauty of a three-dimensional, intricate knitted fabric. A loose silhouette that is easy to wear. 
Product note : This product is a rough knitted fabric, so be careful of catching and fraying when wearing it.

Cotton 64% Linen 17% Acrylic 8% Non-classified fiber (Japanese paper) 5%Rayon 4% Nylon 1% Hair 1%

TOP fleece x American quilt COUNTRY 2TONE BIG sweatshirt

A fleece sweatshirt using an American quilt on the back. A large silhouette with a large volume, a combination of acute country-style American quilt and a soft-textured fleece fabric gives a warm impression.

Denimsandjeans is happy to announce the 2nd edition of its virtual show to be held on Oct 14-15 bringing together global denim supply chain companies at one platform again.

After the innovative concept used in the first edition where the buyers and suppliers came face 2 face and had fruitful meetings, this time there will be additional features for even better interaction opportunities among the participants. To visit, please register at https://virtual.denimsandjeans.com/vi… or contact us at info@denimsanjeans.com

The collection indes the mixture of styles incluidng workwear, streetwear, denim (men’s and women’s) and a lot more. It is a perfect combination of heritage style with Japanese culture.

Check out the fascinating collection below:

Visit For More Information : www.kapital.jp

The brand now returned with Spring Summer 20 denim collection with friendly staples, stitched layers , patchworked mesh , distressed patterns , the brand launched the spring summer collecton.

The collection showcased Japanese boro (Japanese upcycled patchwork) applied to jackets, coats, shirts, and jeans and shibori dying on jackets and pants. The denim with patchworks and designs is presented through jackets, shirts, and jeans complying with the Japanese summer freshness.

SLIM FIT STRAIGHT DENIM CS67

A slim fit that combines a slender line that tapers toward the hem and a comfortable fit. While using red ear denim that can enjoy deep discoloration, while incorporating the details unique to vintage denim, the sewing thread uses a high-strength thread with a cotton thread wrapped around a polyester core, and a front zipper specification It has been updated to the modern version.

CLASSIC STRAIGHT DENIM CS68

The silhouette is a classic straight with a small amount of rise. The hem width has been adjusted and the pattern has been modified to create a silhouette that is easy and comfortable to wear. Full of details unique to vintage denim such as hidden rivets and button fly.

BORO ALOHA SHIRT

BORO PATCHWORK SHIRT 3YR WASH 

PATCHWORK COVERALL 3YR WASH

COACH JACKET

TIE DYE SHIBORI COVERALL INDIGO

12oz Feather Denim Jacket

KAKASHI Coat

Denim Book Bag

Denim Tepado Pants

Denim Shorts

For more information, visit Kapital website . 

Pic Credits : Kapital

The brand has a culture of breaking the ongoing trends by offering something which is yet to be defined in the trend book.  The collection has an array of clothing in different shades, style, and washes with Japanese quotient. From Jumpsuit to denim skirt for men, everything and anything in this collection are top-notch . Looking at the collection images is a visual treat for any denim lover.

The campaign has been shot inside a factory with different props.  Its a collection mixed with workwear  orientation, childrenwear and with strong motifs , embroideries etc .

About Kapital

Kapital as a company began in the 1980s. Brand founder, Toshikiyo Hirata, discovered his love for American denim while teaching Karate in the United States. Upon returning to his homeland of Japan, Toshikiyo had his heart set on producing his own denim. Toshikiyo opened his first factory in 1984, with his own denim and vintage store in Kojima following shortly after.

The brand now returned with SS19 Patchwork denim collection with a boom in the industry. With friendly staples, stitched layers , patchworked mesh , distressed patterns , the brand launched the spring summer collecton.

The collection showcased Japanese boro (Japanese upcycled patchwork) applied to jackets, coats , shirts and jeans and sashiko detailing (rows of dense, organized stitches) on jackets and pants.The denim with printed patchworks and designs are presented through jackets , t-shirts and jeans complying with the Japanese summer freshness.

Pick your favourite pieces and shop the entire collection here.!

Pics Courtesy :FDMTL