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NAPRON (Ray inc.)

株式会社Ray

Home GoodsMerch
Okayama / OkayamaUpdated 6/19/2026

A factory-brand OEM specialist from Okayama's Kojima textile district, focused on aprons and fashion-forward workwear. What truly differentiates NAPRON is not just manufacturing capability — it's brand intelligence. As the creator of its own lifestyle brand NAPRON, 株式会社Ray understands how to build brand equity, tell a material story, and elevate a utilitarian object into something desirable. Rayfactory, embedded in Kojima's artisan sewing community, operates 20+ machines handling aprons, bags, and hats in small-to-mid runs entirely Made in Japan. No international certifications are publicly confirmed, but the Okayama/Kojima heritage narrative and in-house craftsmanship deliver a distinctive "made with a story" angle. Best suited for brands commissioning shop uniforms, staff aprons, limited-edition collaborations, or lifestyle accessories — where story and quality matter more than cost-optimized mass production.

In-house brand design intelligenceMade in Japan — Kojima craft heritageFashion-forward workwearAprons, bags & hatsSmall-to-mid run capability (TBC)

Order overview

Minimum order
Needs confirmation
Sample
Custom quote
Lead time
Needs confirmation

Terms vary by specifications and quantity. Confirm current details when inquiring.

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Items and categories

Home GoodsApron
MerchMerch Totes & Bags, Merch Hats

Order fit

Supported products

  • All types of aprons — staff aprons for cafés, restaurants, and retail shops; lifestyle kitchen aprons
  • Shop uniforms and staff workwear — functional workwear elevated with fashion-brand sensibility
  • Bags, tote bags, and hats — produced in-house under own brand DECHO

Best for

  • Brands looking to embed a "Made in Japan" origin story and regional craft narrative into their OEM products
  • Teams that want shop uniforms and staff aprons to function as brand identity pieces, not generic workwear
  • Brands pursuing limited-edition collaborations or lifestyle goods (aprons, bags, hats) with a strong brand narrative and aesthetic

Checks before inquiry

  • International certifications, MOQ, lead times, and sample conditions are not publicly disclosed — confirm all at inquiry.
  • OEM only — not ODM. Client-led design and material direction is the expected arrangement.
  • Export capability and English-language negotiation should be confirmed. The EC store is Japanese-only; the main website has limited English.

Lot guidance

Small-to-mid run quantities are likely accommodated based on own-brand production experience; confirm specifics on inquiry.

Sample terms

Sample availability, pricing, and lead time should be confirmed on inquiry. Design-stage consultation is a likely strength given own-brand background.

Service scope

See which stages are available from planning through delivery.

Planning and design proposal

Supported

Sample development and testing

Needs confirmation

Material and packaging sourcing

Supported

Mass production and processing

Supported

Quality, certification, and labeling

Needs confirmation

Packing, kitting, and logistics

Supported

Quality and certifications

In-house sewing and QC at Rayfactory. No international certifications (ISO, BSCI, etc.) are publicly confirmed; verify at inquiry. Quality credibility comes from artisan Kojima craftsmanship and own-brand retail track record.

Certifications

Not confirmed in public information

Sustainability

Not confirmed in public information

Published information may include supplier-provided or operator-verified details. Confirm specifics during your inquiry.

Track record

Past clients

Confidential

Production countries

Japan

Equipment and materials

Manufacturing equipment and resources

Owned sewing factory in KojimaIndustrial sewing machinesSpecial-purpose sewing machinesIrons and ironing tablesExternal partner washing factory in Kojima

Supported materials

Woven fabricsHeavy-duty workwear fabricsFabrics for bags and hatsFabrics suitable for garment washingButtons and zippersInterlinings and tapes

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