Developing fabrics with added value as a global partner in a number of fields

In 1955, Kawashima became the first company in Japan to enter the car seat fabric market.  Since then, propelled by the trend toward increasing car ownership, the car seat fabric market has grown at a remarkable pace.  In order to fill orders from a string of emerging automobile manufacturers, we were obliged to meet the challenge of creating new fabrics by employing our leading-edge expertise and technologies.  This effort represented part of the history of our ongoing pursuit of the full potential of fabrics.

In the 21st century, almost all industries will be compelled to change.  We see this new era as an opportunity to fully demonstrate the expertise we have accumulated to date in order to develop new fabrics.  The development of seat fabrics requires an advanced creativity that incorporates beauty and functionality to the maximum.  Utilizing our experience in seat fabric development, we have produced new materials that transcend the conventional concept of fabrics,  Now, we are promoting technical  collaboration with the world's top manufacturers, not only in the field of seat fabrics, but in a range of industries.  Kawashima Textile will continue to develop its full expertise to the development of new fabrics.