When Production Can't Keep Up! The Allure of Nakagawa Silk's 'Washable Silk'
Silk, a valuable material known for its unique luster and excellent humidity control, has its shortcomings, being susceptible to water and insects, making it difficult to handle.
However, one particular silk has been stealing the limelight in the textile industry in recent years: 'washable silk' or 'Prime Silk' by Nakagawa Silk. Demand is currently so high that production cannot keep up despite factories running at full capacity.
We asked Yuji Nakagawa, a director of the company, where the out-of-the-box idea of washing silk in a washing machine came from, what technologies are behind it, and his views on the future of the spinning industry, along with some tales from the development of Prime Silk.
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Yuji Nakagawa
Nakagawa Silk Director
Joined Nakagawa Silk in January 2021 after working at another company upon graduation from university.
The Only Silk Spinning Company in Japan
Founded in 1940, you are currently the only silk spinning company in Japan. What kind of business are you running?
Our company purchases raw materials such as silkworm cocoons and produces silk spun yarn. Silk spun yarn refers to a thread made by reprocessing leftover threads and waste cotton created during the production of raw silk.This article is for members only.
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