TIPICO is the textile brand of Kuwamura Textile Co., Ltd., a long-established Japanese fabric manufacturer founded in 1928 and based in Taka District, Hyogo Prefecture, an area famous for Banshu-ori weaving.
Kuwamura Textile operates multiple divisions that specialize in both long and short fiber textiles, combining traditional techniques with modern production standards.
Under the TIPICO brand, the company offers a wide range of Japan-made fabrics, from natural fibers to synthetics, all designed for quality and versatility.
The lineup includes:
- Organic extra-long staple cotton series
- Supima cotton series
- Original KAYANU series made with TIPICO’s own combed yarn
Each collection reflects the brand’s attention to fiber selection, spinning precision, and fabric finishing.
With growing recognition among global designers and manufacturers, TIPICO has become one of the most highly regarded Japanese textile brands both domestically and internationally.
Recommended TIPICO Fabrics on ApparelX
1. OGN-1005ST Superior Organic Typewriter Stripe
This typewriter fabric is made from 100% organic cotton using extra-long staple fiber for a dense weave and premium touch.
Despite its firmness, the washer finish adds a soft, natural texture.
With its timeless stripe pattern, it’s ideal for those looking for a yarn-dyed shirting fabric with both quality and comfort.
2. SPM-2066 Supima 80/2 Oxford
A luxurious Oxford fabric woven from Supima cotton, one of the world’s finest cotton fibers.
The warp yarns are 80-count twin yarns arranged in pairs, creating a high-density, crisp texture.
Though it’s an Oxford, its fine yarn and tight weave make it suitable for both casual and formal wear.
Perfect for men’s and women’s shirts that call for a refined finish.
3. KAYA-1831 KAYANU Cotton Vintage Chino Cloth
Made from TIPICO’s original KAYANU combed yarn, which is spun domestically using compact spinning machines for a smooth, glossy, low-lint finish.
This chino twill fabric has a luxurious appearance due to its high-density weave and subtle sheen.
Its color tones are exquisite—perfect for creating elegant pants, jackets, or tailored separates with character.
4. TPW-801 Super 100’s Washable Gabardine
A gabardine fabric woven with Super 100’s wool—a fine fiber that indicates the slenderness of the raw material, not the yarn count.
The result is a densely woven, soft, and sophisticated wool fabric with a refined luster.
Its yarn-dyed colors, especially the khaki shade, exude a premium feel.
Additionally, it’s washable, making it an excellent choice for those seeking both luxury and practicality in wool gabardine fabrics.
Conclusion
TIPICO continues to represent the best of Japanese textile manufacturing — precision weaving, carefully sourced fibers, and refined finishing.
From organic cottons to high-density technical fabrics, every material is designed to elevate your apparel line with quality and integrity.
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