Manufacturer · Koryo, Japan

Tsukamoto

Tsukamoto manufactures custom socks at its own factory in Nara, Japan, with knitted designs and embroidery.

Standard orders start at 200 pairs per identical item, with published price tiers, separately charged setup and approval samples, and bulk production from about one month.[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Also known as 株式会社塚本, Tsukamoto Co., Ltd.

Makes
  • Hats / caps
  • Socks
  • Kids / baby
  • Other apparel
Methods
  • Embroidery
  • Knitting / jacquard
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What they make

  • Custom sports, heel-less tube/skater, casual, crew, sneaker and tabi socks; adult and selected children’s sizes with plain or terry construction depending on style.[3]
  • Company also lists wristbands, headbands/turbans, finger bands, supports, gloves, neck warmers and arm covers. Sock commercial terms not automatically applied to other products.[1]
  • Offers custom garment development, embroidery. No all-over printing capability inferred.[3]
  • Its methods include knitted-in designs, embroidery, plain sock knitting, terry sock knitting, anti-slip application. Anti-slip processing has separate setup and per-pair fees.[4]
  • Production options include small-batch production, bulk production. Not individual-order customer fulfillment.[4]
02

Minimums and pricing

  • Normal minimum 200 pairs per identical colour, size and design; conditional 100-pair simple designs may be accepted after review. Embroidery requires 200 pairs. Different colours/sizes do not pool.[5]
  • Approximate JPY/pair excluding tax for standard cotton/acrylic knitted-design socks: plain sneaker women/men 500/550 at 100 pairs, 360/410 at 200, 260/280 at 500; plain crew 600/650, 450/500, 310/360 at those tiers.[4]
  • Terry crew women/men JPY 650/700 at 100 pairs, 520/570 at 200 and 360/420 at 500, excluding tax. Special yarns separately quoted. Per identical SKU; conditional 100-pair route, fees and freight separate.[4]
  • Knitted-design setup from JPY 8,000; embroidery digitizing from JPY 12,000 for illustrated 15×15 mm example; one-side embroidery from JPY 100/pair.[4]
  • A physical proof sample for an intended 200-pair production order starts at JPY 10,000 excluding tax and takes approximately two weeks. Physical sampling follows production commitment.[4]
03

Samples and lead times

  • Physical approval sample available with commitment to at least 200 pairs: knitted-design sample from JPY 10,000, embroidery sample from JPY 15,000 excluding tax; normally about two weeks. No automatic second sample.[4]
  • Image-only approval route is free with approximately one week for confirmation images; repeated fine changes can add charges. Fabric/yarn reference books may be borrowed with buyer-paid return shipping.[4]
  • Bulk production lead time approximately one month or longer after specifications/approval and final order confirmation. No guaranteed maximum; sample and transit time are separate.[4]
04

Artwork and print areas

  • Final submission uses the supplier's template; ask for the Illustrator version. Simplify tiny details, curves and diagonals; up to four colors depend on pattern/type.[5]
05

Branding and packaging

  • Individual PP/OPP bag and one sticker included; buyer-supplied bands, barcode labels or packaging may be attached subject to feasibility and extra processing charges.[5]
  • The 200-pair sock program includes individual OPP bags and sock-size stickers. Buyer-supplied bands or JAN stickers may be attached for an additional processing fee, subject to material acceptance.[5]
06

Shipping and fulfillment

  • Delivery options include bulk-to-brand, split-shipment. Buyer-specified addresses and split bulk delivery available; not evidence of seller-directed individual order fulfillment.[5]
  • Split deliveries may incur extra freight; collection by arrangement. Destinations, carrier rates, dispatch handling and transit time unspecified.[5]
07

Where they produce

  • 株式会社塚本 / Tsukamoto Co., Ltd. says it produces domestically at its own factory at 758-1 Abe, Koryo, Kitakatsuragi, Nara, Japan. Ask whether a visit or inspection is available.[1]
  • Production locations include Japan. No third-country production inferred.[2]

Made in

  • Japan
08

How to order and pay

  • Cancelling during sample/approval stage can incur design/digitizing/sample costs plus actual expenses from JPY 10,000. Final quantity, delivery date and delivery address confirmed in writing.[4]
  • Buyer supplies artwork using supplier template; layout assistance possible but original logo/design creation is not offered.[4]
  • Product and sample charges paid in advance or cash on delivery by agreement. Exact deposit schedule and payment method agreed per order.[4]
  • FAQ excludes five-toe socks, thigh-high socks and all-over printing; yarn colours and pattern colour counts depend on machine/type. Toe-pattern restriction has a round-toe product exception.[5]
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  1. 01

    What is the complete quote for my garment, quantity and destination, including decoration, tax and freight?

  2. 02

    What patterns, technical packs or development inputs do you need for my garment?

  3. 03

    Is my selected product eligible for delivery to my destination, and which exclusions apply?

  4. 04

    Can you ship individual orders directly to my customers?

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