About Us

Shirakawa Co., Ltd. has been providing "thread" since 1897.

Shirakawa began as a supplier of silk thread during the Meiji period.
Since then, we have been providing a variety of "threads" that meet the times and needs.
The yarns we currently handle include raw yarn, twisted yarn, sewing thread, and craft thread.
When you take into account the material, thickness, color, and other factors, there are hundreds of thousands of different types.

Of course, we are particular about not only the variety of products but also the quality of the products.
Additionally, we also offer a wide range of accessories essential to the sewing industry, from cutting paper to sewing needles.
We stock a wide range of products required by the textile industry to meet the needs of our customers.

 

We aim to be a company that is attractive, endearing, and loved.

The threads that Shirakawa provides are not limited to the textile industry. We also provide various types of sutures for the medical field and fishing lines for the leisure industry. Our traditional thread technology has led to the creation of new products.
We are also putting a lot of effort into the research and development of special processed yarns that are in demand for clothing. New yarn products made from processed natural materials such as hemp and silk are attracting attention from around the world. Hemp yarns with increased elasticity and silk yarns with added flexibility are leading to the creation of new products, expanding our customers' businesses.

We value learning from the past and enjoying challenges, change and growth.

We live in an age where change is required in all fields. However, it is also true that there are things that "must change" and "must not change". At Shirakawa, we have cherished and protected the "Shirakawa culture = communication woven by threads" that has remained unchanged for over 100 years since our founding. In today's world where the times are changing at a dizzying pace, we will boldly take on the challenge of continuing to create even more value while enjoying "creations woven by threads".