THE JAPAN WOOL TEXTILE CO., LTD.
3201・Prime Market・Textiles & Apparels
Apparel Textiles Business
Segment engaged in the manufacture and sale of apparel textile products centered on wool yarn and woolen fabrics
| Period | Current | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales (FY2026 interim period, ending November 2026) | ¥13,682 million | ¥13,785 million (FY2025 interim period, ended November 2025) | ↓ |
| Operating profit (FY2026 interim period, ending November 2026) | ¥280 million | ¥443 million (FY2025 interim period, ended November 2025) | ↓ |
| Net sales (FY2025 full year, ended November 2025) | ¥30,282 million | — | — |
| Operating profit (FY2025 full year, ended November 2025) | ¥2,645 million | — | — |
| Segment assets (end of FY2025, ended November 2025) | ¥46,650 million | — | — |
Business Details
Manufactures and sells wool yarn, uniform woven fabric materials, and fashion woven fabric materials and products. Comprised of three fields: Uniforms (school uniforms, government/public agency uniforms, general corporate uniforms), Textiles (domestic and overseas sales of general apparel materials), and Yarn (knit-related). Group companies such as Taisei Wool, Kanaya Knit, and Bishu Wool handle manufacturing, while NIKKE Textile Co., Ltd. and others handle sales. NIKKE Logistics Co., Ltd. handles warehouse management and on-site transport.
Recent Overview
Excess distribution inventory of school uniforms continued, resulting in an interim period decline in both revenue and a significant drop in profit
In the interim period of FY2026 (ending November 2026) (December 2025 to May 2026), net sales were ¥13,682 million (down 0.7% year on year) and operating profit was ¥280 million (down 36.8% year on year), a significant decline in profit. School uniform materials continued to underperform due to excess distribution inventory carried over from the prior period. Government/public agency uniforms performed well on strong demand from government agencies, and general corporate uniforms performed well due to delivery of large-scale orders, but this was insufficient to offset the decline. In Textiles, exports to Europe and the US grew, while domestic suit fabrics underperformed. In Knit-related products, product sales were strong but yarn and knitted fabric sales were weak.
Key Products
Growth Drivers
- Expansion of textile sales to Europe and the US (recovery in purchasing power for Japanese products driven by the weak yen trend)
- Expanded sales of knit products to the outdoor market (strengthened partnerships with leading brands)
- Unified production management and appropriate inventory levels through digitalization of the value chain
- Creation of new sales channels through the establishment of a circular economy (WAONAS™)
- Reduction of manufacturing costs through investment in energy-saving and labor-saving manufacturing equipment
Risks
- Structural contraction of the school uniform market (gradual market shrinkage due to declining birthrate)
- Prolonged sluggish sales of school uniform materials due to persistent excess distribution inventory
- Continued rise in manufacturing costs due to yen depreciation, raw material costs, and labor costs
- Impact of deteriorating conditions in the Chinese market on overseas textile sales
- Risk of declining factory utilization rates and worsening profit/loss due to production adjustments
- Risk of temporary costs arising from system migration and similar initiatives
Last updated: February 20, 2026