Development Philosophy
The Suminoe Textile Group is involved in the research and development of technologies and products that contribute to society, aligning itself with its guiding principles of health, environment, recycling, and amenity.
Our Technologies
Introduced here are our unique technologies for fiber-related functional processing and resin compounding/molding.
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Antibacterial and anti-virus processing technology
Antibacterial and anti-virus processing technology is applied to various of our products.
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Deodorizing Capability Imparting Technology
Technology designed to selectively and effectively deodorize annoying odorous substances in various environments.
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Deodorizing Filter Technology
Technology incorporated in air purifiers, refrigerators, and other appliances to deodorize unpleasant odors using a catalytic function.
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Odor Evaluation Technology
We are involved in the development of deodorizing technologies for different environments by evaluating odors with various devices.
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Fiber / Textile-Shaped Photovoltaic Cells
Suminoe Textile's proprietary fiber that features thin-film organic photovoltaic cells formed around yarns.
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Fabric Electrode
We are involved in the development of a highly flexible and breathable fabric electrode with an excellent intimate touch to the skin.
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Water Wetting Detection System
By arranging conductive yarns and water absorption and quick-drying yarns, we are developing a fabric that reacts when it gets wet.
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Anti-Allergen-Capable Processing Technology
Processing technology designed to adsorb cedar pollen and tick-derived allergens.
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Light-Control Voile Curtains
Household curtains designed to control the amount of sunlight entering rooms in each season.
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Polymer-Molding / Flame-Retardant Technologies
Also under development are polymer molding and flame-retardant technologies principally using polyolefin polymer.