Company Profile
TSUBOUCHI TOWEL started manufacturing towels in 1928. We are one of the oldest towel manufacturers in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, known as a center of towel production.
Although we had to suspend production for a time, in 2001, we launched our flagship brand, Plantia, using organic cotton, driven by our strong desire to create the best towels with our own hands.
Our deep passion for towels inspires us to craft products that cannot be found anywhere else. We deliver the finest Japanese-made towels, combining traditional weaving techniques with innovative washing methods.
| Company name | TSUBOUCHI TOWEL Inc. |
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| Headquarters | 4-6-11 Kyoei-cho, Imabari, Ehime 794-0024, Japan |
| Factory | 1-2-38, Minatomachi 1-chome, Imabari, Ehime 794-0003, Japan |
| Capital | ¥10,000,000 |
| Establishment | Founded in 1923 (Incorporated in 1951) |
| Our business | Manufacturing and Sales of Cotton Towel Products, OEM Services, and Cotton Yarn Import Wholesale |
| TEL | 0898-22-5180 |
| FAX | 0898-22-5181 |
| URL | www.plantia.co.jp |
| Affiliations | Imabari Towel Industrial association ,Imabari Chamber of Commerce Industry,
NPO Nippon Organic Cotton Marketing Organization(#C2004003), Fairtrade label Japan (FLO ID: 34522), etc. |
| Clients | Made in earth, harmonature Inc., Seikatsu Art Club, Taiyo Service, Inc., The Sazabys League (Akomeya Tokyo), Kimurasoap industries Co., Ltd., Iwamiginzan Gungendo and more. |
| Suppliers | Panoco Trading Co., Shinatomo Co.,Ltd., HOSHIKA TOWEL, Kawakamkogeisho, Doshin Senko and more. |
History
| 1923 | Kiichi Tsubouchi established towel manufacturing company with 10 weaving machines. |
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| 1941 | Joined the Imabari Towel Sixth Industrial Cooperative. |
| 1945 | The equipment was lost in the war, and reconstruction began with 8 looms |
| 1951 | Found "Tsubouchi Towel. Masaaki Tsubouchi assumes the position of President. |
| 1953 | Looms Increased to 32 Peak Era for Towel Exports to Europe and the U.S. |
| 1975 | Outsourced production and discontinued in-house equipment Started wholesale of cotton yarn |
| 1993 | Began Handling Organic Cotton |
| 1994 | Joined the NOC (Nippon Organic Cotton Marketing Organization). Began Full-Scale Supply of Organic Cotton Yarn |
| 1996 | Partnership with Panoco Trading for Organic Cotton |
| 2001 | Launched the Original Organic Cotton Brand "Plantia" |
| 2002 | Takashi Tsubonouchi Appointed as CEO |
| 2007 | Exhibited at the Gift Show and Have Participated Every Year Since |
| 2011 | Exhibited at the MACEF in Milan, Italy, as part of the Towel Association's activities (until 2013) |
| 2014 | Exhibited at '100% Design' in London, UK, as part of the Towel Association's activities |
| 2015 | Implemented the Shima Seiki APEX3 Weaving Simulation System "APEX3" |
| 2015 | Updated our company logo and launched the 'PYYLE' brand as part of a rebranding initiative |
| 2016 | Expanded with JUKI hemstitching sewing machines and YAMATO over-lock sewing machines. |
| 2018 | Expanded with the addition of two rapier towel looms |
| 2019 | Exhibited at the Organic Lifestyle Exhibition and have participated annually since |
| 2022 | Opened Instagram account. Declaration of Partnership Building |
Message
Message from the CEO
In 2000, Tsubouchi Towel resumed production of towels. I was inspired by the passion for towels of my mentor, Gen Miyazaki, and it led me to pursue the creation of high-quality towels (the best towels) with my own hands.
We are dedicated to achieving what we believe to be the best towels, regardless of whether the technology is new or old. Although it may seem unproductive or inefficient, we have made the choice to use organic materials and organic finishes.
We will continue to craft towels that meet the needs of those who are particular about their towels, as they are an essential part of daily life.
Takashi Tsubouchi