Highly Acclaimed 'Non-Shedding Moiré Yarn' from Apparel Industry Now Available to the Public: Ribbonbon Launches Fancy Yarn Sales

Takaramoto Shoji Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto, Japan / President and CEO: Ryugo Takaramoto) has launched general sales of 'fancy yarns (decorative yarns)' on its e-commerce site 'Ribbonbon (Ribbonbon)', Japan’s largest online store specializing in ribbons. The company will now deliver high-quality, professional-grade yarn materials—centered on its self-developed 'moiré yarn,' which has long been praised by domestic and international apparel brands—to individual customers.

Development Background: Bringing 'Professional Materials' That Support the Apparel Industry to All Creators

Since its founding in 1947, Takaramoto Shoji has supported Japan’s textile industry through the planning, manufacturing, and sales of ribbons and tapes. Among its core businesses is the production and sales of 'moiré yarn,' developed from tape yarn planning. The company’s moiré yarn is highly valued for its advanced 'low shedding' technology and has earned strong trust from numerous apparel manufacturers worldwide as an accent material that enriches the texture of knits and woven fabrics.

In recent years, amid growing enthusiasm in the handmade market, the company has received numerous requests from individual customers expressing a strong desire to purchase high-quality yarns used by professionals. In response to this demand, Takaramoto Shoji has expanded its fancy yarn lineup on its own e-commerce site 'Ribbonbon' and has now launched public sales.

Features of the Product Lineup: An Overwhelming Selection Only Possible from a Specialist Trading Company

On the 'Ribbonbon' e-commerce site, alongside its core offering of over 20,000 ribbon materials, a new curated selection of fancy yarns is now available.

- High-quality, 'non-shedding' moiré yarn: Thanks to a proprietary manufacturing process, the yarn minimizes shedding—the traditional weakness of moiré yarn—to an extreme degree. This supports the creation of long-lasting, cherished items, from clothing to interior accessories. - Design-rich fancy yarns: Leveraging the company’s unique network and planning capabilities as a specialist trader, Ribbonbon offers a wide range of vibrant, textured decorative yarns that are difficult to find in typical craft stores. - New 'Ribbon × Yarn' creative possibilities: By combining ribbons and fancy yarns, creators can infinitely expand their artistic expression. The platform supports unique mixed-material designs.

About the E-commerce Site 'Ribbonbon (Ribbonbon)'

Ribbonbon is a direct-operated online shop by a specialist trading company, offering over 20,000 types of textile materials centered on ribbons.

On the company-operated site 'ribbon Bon,' customers can purchase over 20,000 types of ribbons and fancy yarns in small quantities.

Comment from President Ryugo Takaramoto

“For many years, we have served as a behind-the-scenes supporter of the apparel industry, supplying materials for craftsmanship. Now, in response to the voices of countless craft enthusiasts, we are thrilled to deliver our pride—our fancy yarns—directly to the public. We hope that experiencing the texture of our 'non-shedding moiré' yarn, recognized by professionals, and the diverse colors and forms only a specialist trading company can offer, will make everyone’s creative journey even more exciting.”