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Hello! I'm Kimura from the Trend Blog.
Shinko Co., Ltd. is known as a specialist trading company for interior materials that color spaces.
Did you know it is also a reliable partner for the apparel industry?
This time, we will introduce Shinko Co., Ltd., which has just started handling products on ApparelX, as well as recommended materials for apparel applications.
🏢 What kind of company is Shinko Co., Ltd.?
Shinko Co., Ltd. is a company headquartered in Osaka Prefecture that combines the functions of a general trading company and manufacturer of interior materials.
Starting as a leather wholesaler in 1930, it now handles a wide range of interior materials such as wallpaper, curtains, flooring, upholstery textile, synthetic leather, felt, and insulation materials.
Through its handling of the Shinkol brand, it has over 90 years of experience as a group of professionals supporting space creation for homes, commercial facilities, medical institutions, educational facilities, and public spaces.
What is "Shinkol"?
Shinkol is the brand name developed by the Shinko Group, with a wide range from wallpaper to upholstery and flooring.
It is positioned as a pillar for strengthening brand power and unifying quality in interior products, and is widely recognized in the B2B field.
🦾 What are Shinko's strengths?
・ Reliable quality and safety
It offers a wide range of high-performance materials designed with the safety of spaces and people in mind, such as antibacterial, flame-retardant, stain-resistant, alcohol-resistant, and sodium hypochlorite-resistant products. Since these products are used in medical and nursing care facilities, they are ideal for apparel applications where safety is required.
・ Nationwide support & well-equipped showrooms
With branches and showrooms across Japan, centered in Osaka. The environment is in place to let you select materials while seeing the actual products.
👕 Which materials are recommended for apparel applications?
Shinko's materials are excellent not only for interiors, but also as trims and accessories for apparel goods and clothing. Here we will pick out and introduce some recommended materials.
● Synthetic leather (PVC / PU leather)
Ideal for bags, pouches, belts, patches, and more. It combines waterproofing, durability, and flexibility.
With various colors and textures available, it is perfect as an accent material for collections.
Suitable for home interiors, this is a standard vinyl leather with a wide width of 137 cm and excellent cost performance.
With 46 colors available, it can handle a wide range of styles from casual to chic. All colors have been upgraded to be sodium hypochlorite-resistant.
Because it is treated with antibacterial, alcohol-resistant, and sodium hypochlorite-resistant* finishes, it can be used with confidence for kids' apparel.
Sodium hypochlorite-resistant*
This refers to the function of preventing discoloration caused by disinfection with a sodium hypochlorite solution. Sodium hypochlorite is the main component of chlorine bleach and is used in medical institutions, nursing care facilities, homes, and other settings where disinfection is needed to prevent infection. Materials with sodium hypochlorite resistance are less likely to discolor even when immersed in a sodium hypochlorite solution.
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A PVC with an antique leather look, finished with a unique expression through color variation and a deep-embossed texture with presence.
It seems suitable for wide use, such as partial accents on bags and apparel items.
A thick material that is easy to use for outerwear, hats, patches, and more. It has a natural feel and a luxurious look, making it recommended as a material for autumn and winter collections.
This wool/nylon melton is woven in plain weave using soft spun yarn and then given a shrink finish.
With a moderate thickness, it is also recommended for lightweight outerwear and traditional-style sets.
This tweed material uses acrylic yarn with excellent color development. It is an ECO PASSPORT® certified product, an international safety standard.
Rich color variation
● Brushed / flannel materials
Soft to the touch and warm. Popular for linings, accessories, and miscellaneous goods. A series focused on hygiene is also available, with antibacterial and alcohol-resistant options.
With its compact pile, this material has a clean brushed feel that makes it easy to use in any season.
Its warm color range without being too thick will be useful for items in early autumn, when summer tends to linger.
This is a crimp knit textile that has an easy-to-use soft texture while also offering the strength to withstand highly frequent contract use.
With abrasion resistance and washable performance, it seems in demand for washable kids' outerwear and more.
● Double raschel (knit mesh)
It has excellent breathability and cushioning, so it is recommended for apparel items that emphasize functionality.
A W raschel with a breathable mesh structure.
Because it offers high volume and cushioning, it is well suited for backpack back pads, caps, and baby products.
Summary
What did you think? This was an introduction to Shinko Co., Ltd. and its recommended products.
It may still be unfamiliar in the apparel industry, but I hope the idea that "interior materials = materials that can also be used for apparel" will become more widely understood.
In planning, if you're looking for a slightly different texture or a unique material from what you usually use, taking a look into the world of interior materials may lead to new discoveries.
As a new option for apparel materials, please check out Shinko Co., Ltd.
In addition to the products introduced this time, ApparelX lists many more items, so please also take a look at the manufacturer's page. The Shinko product page is here!
