Takihyo Co., Ltd. (head office: Nishi Ward, Nagoya City; Representative Director, President and CEO: Kazuo Taki; hereinafter, “Takihyo”) and Kinko’s Japan Co., Ltd. (head office: Minato City, Tokyo Metropolis; President & CEO: Kouki Watanabe; hereinafter, “Kinko’s”) have rebranded their “Sustainable T-Shirts,” which combine Kinko’s’ on-demand printing technology with environmentally friendly materials made using Takihyo’s unique material recycling scheme, the “NO WASTE PROJECT.” To mark the first anniversary of the shirts’ release, the two companies have evolved their lineup to make them usable in a wider range of situations, including providing original tags for corporations and adding a kids’ size.

 

These products take the environmentally friendly material “ROOPS”—which was born from Takihyo’s NO WASTE PROJECT and is based on the concept of “Don’t waste anything”—and combine it with Kinko’s’ on-demand printing technology to create sustainable T-shirts that “will only be provided in the quantity that is needed.” This rebranding has further deepened the collaboration between the two companies, and adds the following four new features to meet a broad spectrum of needs ranging from individual to corporate customers.

[New features for the Sustainable T-Shirts]
1. Providing original orders for corporations
Original collar tags can be produced featuring company logos. The shirts will meet the needs of corporate customers by being usable as event wear and uniforms.

2. A new kids’ size (120 cm) has been added
The range of sizes has been widened, envisioning use by families and for events.

3. A “Kinko’s × Takihyo” double name tag has been adopted
The collar tag has been changed to feature the names of both companies, to visually promote the product value and environmental initiatives.

4. A sophisticated design that looks good even in plain colors, and a high-quality feel
They have a simple yet high-quality texture, and can be worn as plain T-shirts as well as being used for printing.

[Track record to date]
The initial release of 400 shirts sold out, and were adopted for the following uses:
• Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting: Novelty items for a live recording of a sauna show
• Fashion design unit “DOKKA vivid”: Workshop bodywear
• Takihyo prospective-employee training: Event bodywear
• Nagoya University Link T Project: Crowdfunding bodywear (planned)
They are also being used in a wide variety of other situations, including for local events and as club T-shirts and exhibition uniforms.

[Sales information]

Price	1,540 yen (including tax)
Sizes	120 (KIDS) / S / M / L / XL
Sales locations	Kinko’s Shinjuku South Exit store, Shibuya Sakura Stage store, Sakae store, and Namba store
Page introducing the products	https://www.kinkos.co.jp/service/sustainabletshirt/

• The plan is to gradually replace the old-tag products
• Please contact the stores directly to find out how many they have in stock

Takihyo will go on expanding the possibilities of fashion and materials through co-creation with other industries, and will continue to take on the challenge of creating innovative value with the aim of achieving a society where everyone can have fun taking part in building a sustainable future.

[Kinko’s Japan Co., Ltd. company profile]
This company aims to be recognized as a partner by a wide range of customers by serving as a supplier of on-demand solution services that support their daily lives and businesses and will help achieve a sustainable society. In addition to running stores such as the Kinko’s staffed printing services and TSUKURU WORK coworking spaces, its wide range of services also includes the following: a digital solutions business that develops and supports the operation of platform solutions that help customers improve their business operations; large-scale inkjet printing, processing, and construction work for indoor and outdoor decorations and exhibition exhibits; running sales promotion support rooms in shopping malls; and planning, design, and other marketing services for sales promotions.

Company name: Kinko’s Japan Co., Ltd.
Address: 3-4-10 Mita, Minato City, Tokyo Metropolis, Lila Hijirizaka 3F
Representative: President & CEO Kouki Watanabe
Established: December 24, 1991
Capital: 100,000,000 yen
Number of employees: 723 (as of September 1, 2025)
URL: https://www.kinkos.co.jp/corporate/