User Guide

This page will guide you through the steps to get the most out of our site. Our easy-to-understand explanations of the features and procedures allow Japanese textile suppliers and buyers to carry out transactions smoothly.

STEP 1

Registration

Buyer Account Registration

Registering a free Buyer Account is necessary to use the features of our site (Time required: 1 minute). After registering, you will be able to contact suppliers directly, request swatches, negotiate directly, and more. We will also send you the latest information about new textiles, sales, and other great deals in emails.

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STEP 2

Search for Suppliers and Fabrics

Search for Japanese Textiles

Once you have registered your Buyer Account, you can start searching for textiles. You can easily search for high-quality Japanese fabrics by category, material, or keyword to find something you like. Choose from a wide range of suppliers, each with their own areas of expertise, and find the ideal supplier and textile to meet your needs.

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Stock Textiles that are kept in stock. These can be purchased in small lots when needed.
Special Order Because this is a made-to-order material, production lots and delivery schedules are required. Please contact suppliers via messages.
Surplus Fabric Because the fabric is considered defective it can be bought at low prices. Conditions vary depending on the textile so please contact suppliers via messages.
Archives Get design inspiration from our treasured textile records with some fabrics dating back over 100 years. Some fabrics are not available in swatches so please contact suppliers via messages.
Fabric Texture Fabric Texture data can be bought from our sister site Kizi. These fabrics can be visualized realistically on 3D fashion software, such as CLO or Browzwear.

If You Can't Find the Fabric You Want

By contacting suppliers directly with a reference photo of the textile you are searching for, they can show you fabrics that are closest in texture and appearance to what you are looking for.

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STEP 3

Contact Suppliers

Inquires with Suppliers & Considering Purchases

When you find a textile that interests you, you can request a swatch using the Swatch Request button. Or, you can contact suppliers directly to get more information about fabrics or request a quote. There are varieties of price ranges and types depending on the supplier, so contact other suppliers to find your ideal textile. Messages are automatically translated so you can communicate in your native language.

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STEP 4

Order Directly from Suppliers

Transactions and How to Pay

Once you have decided on the textile you want, negotiate the price with the supplier directly and proceed with the purchase. In addition to buying directly, it is possible to make purchases by providing the product number to a trading company or sales agent. Our site does not charge brokerage fees on purchases so there is no need to worry about that. Please be aware that purchases cannot be made on this website, so arrangements for payment and shipping must be negotiated directly between the buyer and supplier.

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Notes on Purchasing & Payments

Purchasing Procedure

Our website does not carry out procedures for the purchasing of fabrics. The final terms and conditions of purchasing and shipping must be negotiated between the textile supplier and the buyer directly. Textile suppliers and buyers communicate directly through messages to decide on transaction conditions and details related to the purchase (price, stock, delivery schedule, etc.).

About Payment Methods

There is no payment system on our website. Please discuss suitable payment methods (bank transfer, PayPal, Stripe, etc.) with the textile supplier directly and come to an agreement. Because our site is not involved with payment in any way, you are required to negotiate directly with the other party regarding the payment method, fees, exchange rates, and so on.

Precautions & Safe Transactions

We recommend using a trusted payment method and confirm the transaction details before proceeding. Please keep a copy of the contract and evidence of payment in case any issues occur.

About Limitations of Support

Our site is not involved in the purchasing or payment at all and cannot be held responsible for any issues that may occur. However, we may provide support and advice if necessary.

FAQ

Support Inquiries

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us.