C.MURATA AND CO.,LTD. originated from Murata Chobei Shohten, a kimono fabrics dealer founded by the first Murata Chobei in Semba, Osaka.
It was reorganized into a partnership corporation and renamed Muratacho Shohten.
It was reorganized into a stock company and renamed C.MURATA AND CO.,LTD.
Renamed C.MURATA AND CO.,LTD.
Opened a Tokyo branch and began selling industrial materials (current Textile Materials Division).
Established Choei Co., Ltd.
100th corporate anniversary
Exhibited in the Pavilion at “The International Garden and Greenery Exposition”
Registered the trademark of our original textile “MU-TECH”
Opened Shanghai Office in China
Choei Co., Ltd. and C.MURATA AND CO.,LTD. merged (new company name: C.MURATA AND CO.,LTD.)
As the Japanese economy stagnated and the textile industry declined after the bubble economy, we reduced and consolidated unprofitable sectors and reorganized our business as a trading company specializing in the textile business by leveraging our strength.
By joining Hokko Chemical Industry Group in 2019, unique know-how we had accumulated was combined with new textile technologies and chemical technologies, to build a structure to offer products useful in diverse fields to create new lifestyles and industries.
Registered the trademark of our original sustainable textile “MU-TECH ECO”
We handle synthetic leather and PVC leather base materials. It has various applications such as car seats, sofas, bags, and shoes. Using a wide variety of natural and synthetic materials, our partner manufacturers consistently produce them from raw yarns and treat them as needed.
We handle a variety of textile materials, mainly for bags, shoes, and miscellaneous goods. Used in brand products in diverse fields, we source a broad range of textile materials from both Japan and overseas and treat them for adding functions to meet our customers’ needs. We are also expanding into the field of nursing care and health.
We handle textiles and products for apparel companies. Our original multi-use materials of our own brand “MU-TECH®” are also available in different colors. We can also supervise OEM manufacturing of sportswear, casual apparel, and other products.
MU-TECH® is the generic name for original textile materials produced and sold by Muratacho. Our company’s original textile material “MU-TECH ®” is used in shirts and bags made by world-class high brands, as well as other items of sports and outdoor brands.
Our company is pursuing environmentally friendly textile materials.
We continuously work with our partners to develop products useful in the world, while guaranteeing safety and security.