KIZIARAI

High-Quality Japanese Fabrics,
Traditional Techniques and Materials,
Commitment to Quality

Japan has long used traditional methods to produce high-quality textiles.
The production of a single fabric is divided into separate jobs done by craftspeople who specialize in each step of the process, such as twisting, dyeing, and treatment.
The craftspeople responsible for each step employ traditional techniques passed down through generations.
This careful preservation of traditional methods and meticulous craftsmanship is said to not only express a uniquely Japanese texture but symbolize the delicate sensibilities of Japanese people and the profoundness of Japanese culture.

About Kiziarai

A B2B Platform Connecting Japanese Suppliers
with Buyers Around the World

Kiziarai is a free online textile exhibition that aims to solve issues in the textile industry.
All buyers can use this website to find high-quality Japanese fabrics and even request swatches or make inquiries with suppliers.
Also, there are no brokerage fees when textiles are bought or sold through this site to provide greater flexibility in procurement.
We hope you'll find your ideal fabric with Kiziarai.


Opportunities for Direct Negotiations	Transactions with High Reliability	Fast Response
Buyers and suppliers can communicate directly with each other to negotiate fabric prices or place custom orders more smoothly. Transactions can be made according to buyers' preferences.	The suppliers listed on our website are carefully screened, reputable businesses so buyers needn't worry about product quality or making transactions.	Buyers' questions and requests will receive direct responses from suppliers, while negotiations and purchases can also be done directly. Business can be done smoothly without going through a middleman.

Opportunities for Direct Negotiations

Transactions with High Reliability

Fast Response

Buyers and suppliers can communicate directly with each other to negotiate fabric prices or place custom orders more smoothly. Transactions can be made according to buyers' preferences.

The suppliers listed on our website are carefully screened, reputable businesses so buyers needn't worry about product quality or making transactions.

Buyers' questions and requests will receive direct responses from suppliers, while negotiations and purchases can also be done directly. Business can be done smoothly without going through a middleman.

	KIZIARAI	OTHER SITES
SITE TYPE	B2B	B2C
COMMISSION	No Fees	With Fees
PURCHACE METHOD	Unlimited Choices	Limited Choices
TARGET USERS	Corporations/Sole Proprietor	Individuals/Hobby Users
PAYMENT METHOD	Unlimited Choices	Limited Choices
MEETING WITH FABRIC MANUFACTURES	Direct/Via Intermediary	Impossible

What We Can Do for the World

Reducing and reusing resources and energy are essential challenges in the fashion industry to achieve a sustainable world.
By allowing buyers and suppliers to connect online, Kiziarai is working towards the decarbonization of society by reducing the need for domestic and international business trips, swatch shipments, and waste fabric as well as achieving reductions in limited resources, time, and costs. Moreover, our sister site Kizi.com offers textures that can be used in virtual simulations expected in the future.
This is expected to reduce the need for samples and contribute to the realization of a global SDG society.

How to Use Our Site

Our Simple 5-Step Process

From Sign-Up to Placing an Order

Register a Buyer Account

In order to use our website's services, a free Buyer Account must be registered first. Just head to the Registration Page (takes about 1 minute to complete).

Search for Suppliers and Fabrics

Once your Buyer Account is registered, you can begin searching for textiles. It's easy to search for high-quality Japanese fabrics by category, material, or keywords and find what you're looking for. You can also contact suppliers directly by attaching desired prices and reference photos of the fabric you are looking for.

Contact Suppliers

Once you find a textile you like, you can request a swatch using the 'Swatch Request' button. Or, you can get in touch with a supplier directly to get more information about a fabric or request a quote.

Consider Your Purchase

There are varieties of price ranges and types depending on the supplier. If several similar fabrics have been found, try contacting other suppliers. This way you can find the textile that's perfect for you.

Order Directly from Suppliers

When the desired fabric has been decided, negotiate the price directly with the supplier and proceed with the purchase. If you prefer, rather than buying directly, it is also possible to make purchases by giving the textile's product number to a trading company or sales agent. Our website does not charge brokerage fees on the purchase price of fabric so there is no need to worry when using it.

*Our website is not involved in the transaction process

Our website does not take part in the purchasing process. Buyers and suppliers are meant to negotiate directly to finalize payment and shipping arrangements.

Our Supporters Say

"The texture of fabrics is something people perceive through their senses, but Japan has technology to quantify this texture, which has been used to guide fabric handling and develop new tactile fabrics. By converting sensory experiences into data, we are entering an era where people can enjoy the texture of clothes in virtual environments.
KIZIARAI integrates such advanced technologies and works to connect fabrics, as texture data, to various business models. We hope that the joy and beauty of fabrics will spread to a wide range of fields."

Special Supporter

Mari Inoue

Kobe University Professor

A system where apparel companies and Japanese fabric manufacturers can not only connect but also utilize the textures of fabrics created by their predecessors in games and videos, enabling fabric manufacturers to generate revenue.

In regions like Kiryu, Japan, there are fabric archives with over 100 years of history. Even Parisian maison brands recognize the richness of these resources. I believe this system can be a great support for Japanese manufacturing regions.

It’s truly a system that inspires dreams.

Special Supporter

KATSUMI TANO

MATSUO international CO. Executive Officer

KIZIARAI is an extremely important initiative that has the potential to provide a meaningful environment in the form of a hub of information about Japanese fabric manufacturers that has not been available through sales channels up to now.

I believe that this is necessary for fabric manufacturers to continue to exist and for the informatization of the Japanese textile industry, which would thereby expand the market.

Since 2020, I have engaged in joint development using the university’s patents, and I envision the development of further endeavors that support the revitalization of Japanese fabric production areas.

Special Supporter

Masayuki Takatera

Shinshu University
Faculty of Textile Science and Technology
Professor Emeritus

"The ability to search for a wide variety of fabrics without being limited by production regions, combined with the extensive and easy-to-understand photos, allows us to find fabrics that closely match our vision. It has become an invaluable resource for us.

We use it at the start of each season or when we’re struggling to find specific fabrics.
Thanks to this service, we’ve even started doing business with fabric stores we had never known about before."

Special Supporter

NANA NAKAYAMA

ABAHAOUSE INTERNATIONAL Co.
qualite designer

This system will undoubtedly become essential for sustaining and advancing Japan's apparel business in the future.

It is not only a significant initiative for Japan but also the first attempt to properly share this country's remarkable techniques and traditions with the world.

Special Supporter

YUKARI SUDA

GALERIE DE POP CO.,LTD
Executive Officer

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生地メーカー？コンバーター？問屋？...
自分らしいファッションテイストの選び方

ファッションの考え方は人それぞれです。これが正解とか、これが正しいとかは別にないと思います。ですが「自分の似合うもの」「自分が着たいファッションテイスト」を知ることはとても良いことだと私は思います。
アフリカンバティックの魅力

アフリカンバティックの背景は、時代背景を物語るものであり、アフリカの守り続けていくべき大切な文化なのだと感じました。夏の暑さも吹き飛ばすような、パワー溢れるアフリカンバティック。今後は、アフリカにもそのパワーを少しでもお返しできるように・・・と思いながらアフリカンバティックを身に付けていきたいと思います。

Fabric Texture KIZI

Permitted for Commercial Use, Seamless, High Resolution

On our sister site Kizi, Fabric Textures can be purchased and used for a variety of purposes, such as printing, design, and video games. Fabric Textures are known for having a high degree of freedom for commercial use and having high resolutions. Using Fabric Textures for digital design simulations not only reduces the need for excessive prototyping and its waste but also reduces the impact on the environment by conserving energy and resources. Also, the profits earned by Kizi are given back to suppliers as a way to support sustainable manufacturing by preserving traditional techniques and protecting producers.