What is AGLUCA?
AGLUCA is the name of an apparel OEM sewing factory operated by Ioku Co., Ltd. that can handle small lots, and the name of an original apparel brand that is planned to be developed in the future.
The 30-year-old garment factory, which has been affected by the shrinking garment industry market, aging managers, lack of successors, and the coronavirus, will take over the business (micro M&A) and make a fresh start in the spring of 2021.
Background of factory relocation and migration to Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture
1. Distance that allows you to visit the client company (Tokyo) by train.
2.A place with clean air and lots of nature (suitable for raising children).
3. Within walking distance from the station, with plenty of parking.
4.A place where the rent is as low as possible.
I searched from this perspective and found a place called Shiotsu in Yamanashi. About 80 minutes by train to Tokyo, 8 minutes walk from Shihotsu Station. The train journey was a bit long, but other than that, we found a used property (built in 1977) with exposed concrete in a perfect location.
If the interior is renovated while taking advantage of the building's original sturdiness and exterior, it is likely that a garment factory will be created that is comfortable and easy to work in. Avoid producing waste as much as possible. It also matches our philosophy.
Against this background, we will relocate our sewing factory from Hyogo to Shihotsu in June 2021.
I moved from Tokyo to Shihotsu.
Thoughts on business succession (individual M&A)
Shrinking apparel market due to population decline
Disposal of surplus fabric during sewing, disposal of fabric with scratches exceeding a certain standard such as B and C fabric, and disposal of unsold new clothes.
Poor working conditions for seamstresses, etc.
The apparel industry has many problems to solve.
We are trying our best to find solutions to these issues through our activities at AGLUCA, and we would like to share what works and pass the manufacturing baton to the next generation.
AGLUCA service menu
Apparel OEM (sewing/mass production)
A sewing team led by a craftsman with over 40 years of sewing experience achieves Made in Japan quality. Small lots, men's and women's (for individuals) available.
Apparel ODM (product planning, design, mass production)
We handle everything in-house from theme determination, market research and mapping, design, patterns, samples, and mass production.
AGLUCA original apparel brand
Developing original brands for men, women, and unisex through D2C
Production of patterns and paper patterns, grading (data delivered using Toray CAD)
A pattern maker with experience as a designer and as a sewing professional will help you create the clothes you envision.
Sample sewing (small lot production)
We handle thorough inspections and measurements, and handle pattern instructions and sewing in small lots that take into account shrinkage when moving from sample sewing to mass production.
Planning and mass production of uniforms/uniforms
Plan, design, and mass produce uniforms for cafe and shop staff, workwear, and formal uniforms.
Production of movies, dramas, and stage costumes
We handle pattern production, toile production, grading, sewing, meeting participation, and fitting for actors.
Video coverage (interview) of companies, managers, etc.
An interview with our company planned by Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture has been made into a video (YouTube). We will introduce Uenohara City, immigration, company introduction, and the concept of the original apparel brand that we plan to develop in the future.
Interview video of “Metameta UENOHARA”, a YouTube channel operated by Uenohara City
[NHK] A story of the struggles of modern immigrants who are taking on the challenge of a new land! Appeared in "Iijuu"
Moved from Tokyo to Uenohara, Yamanashi Prefecture and started a sewing factory. It will be broadcast on July 21, 2022 with the theme. Broadcast every week! General Tuesday 12:20pm BSP/BS4K Thursday 7:30pm
Appeared on NHK's program "Iiju" which airs every Thursday.
Appeared on the TBS-affiliated UTY TV Yamanashi program “Sugoroku”
I appeared on a program with the themes of apparel OEM, migration, and business succession. *Broadcast on April 20, 2023
Appeared on the evening news program "Sugoroku" broadcast by TBS affiliate UTY TV Yamanashi
News (Notice)
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社名変更のお知らせ
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Some of Shin Kamen Rider's movie costumes were made by Agluca.
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The interview article was published on the web version, paper version, and Facebook of Senken Shimbun.
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I was interviewed on the evening news program "Sugoroku" broadcast by TBS affiliate UTY TV Yamanashi.
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We opened a store at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's pop-up event ARTPART.
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Appeared on NHK's close-up documentary program "Iiju!!"
Location
Address and business hours of our company (garment factory)
2129 Shihotsu, Uenohara 409-0121 Yamanashi Prefecture
80 minutes by train from Shinjuku, 8 minutes walk from Shihotsu Station
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and public holidays
*There are 6 parking spaces on the premises (free of charge)