GUNZE’s History of 128 YearsGunze has been consistently committed to resolving social issues by offering products and services tailored to the needs of the times.
Gunze seeks to establish a “one-of-a-kind” position in its respective fields.

Establishment of a silk manufacturing company to contribute to the local community through the development of local industry

Experiencing the harsh realities of silk farmers, the heart and soul of the silk industry in Japan, Gunze’s founder, Tsurukichi Hatano, was deeply moved to improve the structure of the industry. With his belief that good people make good silk, Hatano dedicated himself to the education of employees to help ensure the high quality of products.

The Scene of a Class
at Gunze Women's School

Improving people’s lifestyles through rapid expansion of apparel products (hosiery and knitted innerwear) after the end of WWII

After initiating the manufacture of full-fashion silk stockings as a secondary processed product to replace raw silk, began the production of knitted innerwear soon after the end of World War II. Owing to its superb quality, this new product was quickly recognized as “the nation’s innerwear.”

Introduction of Pantyhose and Expansion into Women's Innerwear

The Sewing Factory Where the Production of Jersey Undergarments Began Around 1946

Tackling the challenge as a technology-oriented company through the development of applications for new materials

In addition to entering the plastic film field as a new business, the Company commenced production of packaging films for its own stocking products. Through its functional solutions business, a B2B business for a diversity of applications which includes the engineering plastics field, Gunze is always working to develop new solutions.

Entering the Plastic Film Business

Development of Electronic Component Materials Initiated

Gunze developed unique new technologies through the fusion of resin and surface processing technologies. Thereafter, the Company has continued to develop and deploy one-of-a-kind, niche products across all of its business, including the plastic film, engineering plastic, and medical fields.

Bioabsorbable Bone Fixation Devices

Gunze Plastics & Engineering of Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Supply of Trees in the Field of Environmental Greening

Medium-Term Management Plan“VISION 2030”

Create new value and deliver a “feeling of comfort” to customers, contributing to a sustainable society

While the market share of developed countries is shrinking, emerging countries such as China are expanding. Under these circumstances, building a business structure that can respond to rapid changes in the structure of society and the economy is a prerequisite for growth.
In addition, calls on corporate management to remain vigilant toward climate change are intensifying. Against the backdrop of an aging population and increasing health consciousness, Gunze is working to enhance people’s quality of life (QOL) by developing products designed to create new value in its apparel, plastic films, medical,and sports club businesses. In the sports club field, Gunze has launched new club operations in collaboration with local communities to help extend healthy lifespans.