1. About Deodorizing thread and its applications.

A: The usage of Deodorizing thread is the same as existing thread such as cotton and synthetic thread. For example, Deodorizing thread can be used as a woof for polyester fabric or as sewing thread for clothes.
It also can be applied to hand sewing thread, hand crocheting thread and embroidery thread.

Q: What is "Anti-bacterial ability"?
And, what is the relationship between "Anti-bacterial ability"and"Deodorant effect"?

A: "Anti-bacterial ability" is the ability to prevent bacteria from propagating. The bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus on the surface of the skin decompose the sweat components (urea, fatty acids, etc.) and aged skin surface (keratin), and then they change them to odor components. If the propagation of bacteria is prevented, the odor components will be less consequently.
According to a public-service corporation "Japan Textile Evaluation Technology Council", only the textile products which comply with the standards "Anti-bacterial fiber product certification criteria" are allowed to be called "Anti-bacterial products", which can prevent staphylococcus aureus from propagating below the predetermined level. Refer to the answers to the questions 3-2-5 though 3-2-6 about the criteria in detail.
Needless to say, the combination of "Anti-bacterial fiber" and "Deodorizing fiber" makes the deodorant effect increased.

A: "DeodoranThread" is an American name of the deodorizing thread "Sootru Yearn", which Okumura Company (Ishikawa, Japan) supplies. It is mixed and spun out of polyester fiber (70%) and Deodorizing fiber (30%).
Foundation "Japan Synthetic Textile Inspection Association", which is one of the designated Examining Authorities by "Japan Textile Evaluation Technology Council", examined it based on the standards "Deodorant processed textiles certification criteria", and issued the positive test results of "Deodorant effect".

A: "DeodoranThread Premium" is an American name of the Anti-bacterial deodorizing thread
"Sootru Yearn Premium", which Okumura Company (Ishikawa, Japan) supplies.
It is mixed and spun out of polyester fiber (70%), Deodorizing fiber & Anti-bacterial fiber (30%).Foundation "Japan Synthetic Textile Inspection Association", which is one of the designated Examining Authorities by "Japan Textile Evaluation Technology Council", examined it based on the standards 'Deodorant processed textiles certification criteria' and "Anti-bacterial fiber product certification criteria", and issued the positive test results of "Deodorant effect" &
"Anti-bacterial effect".

A: "Deodorant effect" of "DeodoranThread" can be recovered by washing or drying in the sun. That means it lasts almost indefinitely.

  (1) 1-strand thread: 20 tex (180 denier, 50,000m/Kg)
  (2) 2-strand thread: 40 tex (360 denier, 25,000m/Kg)

A: The color of "DeodoranThread" is light pinkish white.
If you need another color, you can dye it in any color. However, to maintain "Deodorant effect", it is necessary to follow the finishing instructions from Okumura. Please consult with EmmaCreation.

A: The order unit of Okumura "DeodoranThread" is 1Kg-cone (2.2lbs).
Please ask EmmaCreation for the minimum order lot.

A: It is very difficult to say generally how much higher the price of Deodorizing thread is. Because it extremely varies with the thread material, deodorizing fiber and its volume, and so on.
If it is allowed to estimate very roughly, the price of Deodorizing thread would be 8-15 times higher than existing threads.  Regarding to the price of Okumura "'DeodoranThread", please send your inquiry to EmmaCreation.

A: It is very important to evaluate the added value of "Deodorant effect" against increased cost before deciding to apply Deodorizing thread to your products.
It is possible to study the feasibility of applying Deodorizing material to your products from a view point of price by using the following cost simulation. (It is necessary to separately study its feasibility from a technical view point.)

[Cost Simulation]
   (Step 1) Calculate the whole cost of your existing product and the cost of the parts to be replaced
                    by Deodorizing material.
   (Step 2) Calculate the whole cost of your new product after replacing the existing parts
                   by Deodorizing material.
   (Step 3) Set up the sale price of your new product based on the new cost.
   (Step 4) Check if the sale price can be accepted by the market or not, considering the added value
                   of “Deodorant effect”.

[Examples of Cost Simulation]
   (Case 1) The cost rate of the parts to be replaced: 10%
                     Deodorizing material cost: 10 times higher
                     The whole cost = 0.9 +0.1 x 10 =1.90. -> Increased by 90% from existing product.
   (Case 2) The cost rate of the parts to be replaced: 10%
                     Deodorizing material cost: 2 times higher
                     The whole cost = 0.9 +0.1 x 2 =1.10. -> Increased by 10% from existing product.

A: In North America area, EmmaCreation imports Okumura "DeodoranThread" from Japan and supplies. Therefore, it will be shipped from CA, USA. The lead time would be 7-10 business days.

A: Yes, it is.
EmmaCreation, who is an importer & distributor of Okumura's products in North America area, is supplying a cone (1Kg) for a trial at a sample price to apparel manufacturers. Please contact to EmmaCreation.

A: Yes, it is.
Please contact to EmmaCreation.

A: "DeodoranTape" is the tape which is woven of polyester thread (weft) and "DeodoranThread" (woof). Its width is between 5mm and 36mm. Therefore, "DeodoranTape" has the deodorant ability itself.  3 weave types - Twilled tape, Grosgrain tape and Satin tape - are available.
Foundation "Japan Synthetic Textile Inspection Association", which is one of the designated Examining Authorities by "Japan Textile Evaluation Technology Council", examined it based on the standards "Deodorant processed textiles certification criteria", and issued the positive test results of ".

A: "DeodoranTape Premium" is the tape which is woven of polyester thread (weft) and
"DeodoranThread Premium" (woof). Its width is between 5mm and 36mm.
Therefore, "DeodoranTape Premium" has the anti-bacterial & deodorant ability itself. 
3 weave types - Twilled tape, Grosgrain tape and Satin tape - are available.

Foundation "Japan Synthetic Textile Inspection Association", which is one of the designated Examining Authorities by "Japan Textile Evaluation Technology Council", examined it based on the standards “Deodorant processed textiles certification criteria” and "Anti-bacterial fiber product certification criteria", and issued the positive test results of "Deodorant effect" & "Anti-bacterial effect".

A: "DeodoranTape" is custom-made. Its lead time varies with the specifications such as tape width, weave type, order lot (length) and so on. In the case of 3,000m tape, it will take 2-3 weeks to weave. In addition, since EmmaCreation (CA) imports "DeodoranTape" from Japan and supplies them in North America area, it is necessary to add another 1 week (Air freight). Therefore, the total lead time would be 3-4 weeks.
This is just an example. Please send your inquiry to EmmaCreation first.

A: Yes, it is.
Okumura Co. manufactures custom design labels and tags for clothing such as washing instruction tags, brand name labels, size tags, and so on.

A: The first feature is "High quality". The second feature is "Deodorant ability" and "Anti-bacterial ability". These are the unique and amazing effect that can be obtained by using "DeodoranThread Premium" or "DeodoranTape Premium".
Since the tag has those abilities itself, it works well around the spot where it is attached.

A: The Deodorant effect depend on the tag size, that is, the volume of "DeodoranThread Premium". It can be expected to deodorize the sweat odors from the waist around the tag although it is partially effective.

A: Okumura Washing Instruction Tag is custom-made. Its price & lead time vary with the specifications such as tag size, print design and colors, weave type, order lot (number of tags) and so on.
Regarding the price, it would be approximately 70%-90% higher than existing printed tags.
Regarding the lead time, in the case of 5,000 sheets of tags, it will take 2-3 weeks to weave “DeodoranTape Premium”, to silkscreen the custom design on it, and to cut and make tags. In addition, since EmmaCreation (CA) imports Washing Instruction Tag from Okumura Co. (Japan), it is necessary to add another 1 week (Air freight). Therefore, the total lead time would be 3-4 weeks.
This is just an example. Please send your inquiry to EmmaCreation first.

A: Okumura Washing Instruction Tag is custom-made. It is the best way to send a sample of the tag you are currently using to EmmaCreation together with the quantity you need.  EmmaCreation will estimate the price and lead time based on the sample and the quantity.
If you don't have a sample tag, please inform the print design & colors, tag size, weave type and quantity to EmmaCreation.

Q: If Okumura Woven Label for Clothing is attached to the neck of under shirts or T-shirts, does it work well?

A: Yes, it does. The neck is one of the body spots where a human perspires profusely. It can be expected to deodorize the sweat odors around the neck.

Foundation "Japan Synthetic Textile Inspection Association", which is one of the designated Examining Authorities by "Japan Textile Evaluation Technology Council", examined it based on the standards "Deodorant processed textiles certification criteria" and “Anti-bacterial fiber product certification criteria”, and issued the positive test results of "Deodorant effect" &
"Anti-bacterial effect".

A: Okumura Woven Label for Clothing is custom-made. Its price & lead time vary with the specifications such as label size, label design and colors, weave type, order lot (number of tags) and so on.
Regarding the price, it would be approximately 70%-90% higher than existing woven labels.
Regarding the lead time, in the case of 5,000 sheets of labels, it will take 2-3 weeks to weave custom design, to additionally weave "DeodoranTape Premium" on the backside, and to cut and make labels. In addition, since EmmaCreation (CA) imports Woven Label from Okumura Co. (Japan), it is necessary to add another 1 week (Air freight). Therefore, the total lead time would be 3-4 weeks.
This is just an example. Please send your inquiry to EmmaCreation first.

A: Okumura Woven Label for Clothing is custom-made. It is the best way to send a sample of the label you are currently using to EmmaCreation together with the quantity you need.  EmmaCreation will estimate the price and lead time based on the sample and the quantity.
If you don’t have a sample label, please inform the design & colors, label size, weave type and quantity to EmmaCreation.

A: There exist a couple of ways to use Deodorizing thread for clothes;
  (1) Deodorizing fabric, that is, the fabric which is woven of Deodorizing thread is used wholly.
  (2) Deodorizing fabric is used partially for the part of the armpit, where sweat odors smell strongly.
  (3) Deodorizing thread is used wholly as a sewing thread.
        (*) It is said that 150 meters of rayon thread with “Deodorant ability” are used for a T-shirt.
  (4) Deodorizing thread is used partially for the part of the armpit, where sweat odors
           smell strongly.
        (*) It is said that 50 meters of polyester thread with "Deodorant ability" are used for each armpit of  a T-shirt.

A: It is said that the sole of the foot is one of the spots where a human perspires the most. The humidity inside of a shoe becomes higher due to airtight space, which makes bacteria propagated easily. The more bacteria increase, the more sweat odors are produced. Considering this condition, Deodorizing fabric seems to be used for the parts touched the sole, tiptoe and heel.
In addition to the fabric with Deodorant ability, if the fabric with Anti-bacterial ability is used, it will be possible to deodorize sweat odors effectively.

A: An underarm deodorant is a substance that is put on the skin of the armpit to stop perspiring from sweat glands. That is, the production of sweat odors can be prevented by stopping sweating.
On the other hand, Deodorizing thread deodorizes released sweat odors. It does not disturb the physiological activities of a human body.

A: The major components of Tobacco odor are Ammonia, Acetic acid, Acetaldehyde, Pyridine and Hydrogen sulfide.
Okumura "DeodoranThread" and "DeodoranThread Premium" can deodorize Ammonia & Acetic acid out of the components of Tobacco odor, but cannot deodorize the other components, that is, Acetaldehyde, Pyridine and Hydrogen sulfide. Therefore, you cannot expect the perfect Deodorant effect against Tobacco odors to the clothes using Okumura "DeodoranThread".
As explained in the answer to the question 1-1-4, the odor components which Deodorizing thread can deodorize depend on the chemical characteristic of Deodorizing fiber contained in the thread. You need to find the clothes using Deodorizing thread effective against Tobacco odor components.

Yes, it does, but not perfectly.
The underwear using Okumura "DeodoranThread" deodorizes not only the components of sweat odors but also the same components (Ammonia & Acetic acid) out of the components of the other odors such as urine which originates from the inside of the body. However, it cannot deodorize the other components of them.

A: Yes, it does.
In addition to the common odors caused by the sweat secreted from Eccrine glands & Sebaceous glands, the sweat odors from the breast contain the strong odors caused by the sweat secreted from Apocrine glands around the nipple, which are the same odors as the armpit. The brassieres using Okumura "DeodoranThread" can deodorize such strong odors.

A: It might be easier to imagine by classifying products as follows;
  (1) Products which are frequently contacted by a human body or a pet, and body odors are
        easily transferred to.
  (2) Products which are not often contacted by a human body or a pet.

The products (1) contain chairs, cushions, sofas, carpets, for example. By sewing them with Deodorizing thread, by using Deodorizing fabric or by using Deodorizing padding, it will be possible to add Deodorant ability to such products.
On the other hand, the products (2) contain curtains, blinds, wall fabrics, for instance. By using Deodorizing thread or Deodorizing fabric, it will be possible to add a new feature deodorizing the body odors left in the room.

A: Yes, it is. You can make a “deodorant bag” easily by putting about 15 meters of "DeodoranThread" into a small bag. You can use it not only for a refrigerator but also for your shoes, boots, helmets, caps, hats, washing bags, sport bags, and so on. You will hit on other good applications of "deodorant bag" other than the above.
For more information, Okumura "DeodoranThread" has an excellent capacity of "Deodorant effect" 5-20 times stronger than the deodorizer using activated carbon. In addition, its life time is almost forever because "Deodorant effect" can be recovered by washing or drying in the sun.

Okumura's deodorizer "DeodoranPad" is a custom-made products. It contains 150 meters (166 yards) of "DeodoranThread" in a small bag (2.5" X 4"). If you are interested in it, please send your inquiry to EmmaCreation. info@emmacreation.com

A: Okumura "DeodoranTape" is 5-36mm wide woven tape.  It is currently applied to printed clothing tags such as a washing instruction tag.
Considering its unique and remarkable features - "Deodorant effect" & "Anti-bacterial effect", its applications will be wider range than before. For example, it can be used for the inside lining of a cap, a slip-stopping of a hanger, a lining of a collar, a lining of a neck-tie, and a strip of a helmet, etc.  You can find various applications around you. It depends on your sense of observation.

A: It seems to be more reasonable to use Deodorizing fabric for a lining of a neck-tie than to use it for a cloth of a neck-tie.
The neck is one of the spots where a human perspires profusely. It can be expected to deodorize the sweat odors around the neck. Also, it might be possible to deodorize the sweat odors from the armpit because it is near there.

A: Yes, it is.
There are two ways to use "DeodoranThread" for towels. One is to weave it into base fabric of a towel, and the other is to weave it into pile of a towel. If there is no difference in volume of "DeodoranThread" to be used between both ways, "Deodorant effect" of both ways are the same.

A: Yes, it is, but not perfectly.
The sweat odor of mammals like dogs and cats contains the almost same components as the human’s sweat odor from the armpit. Although it is a strong odor, Okumura "DeodoranThread" can deodorize it perfectly.
On the other hand, the body of a pet sometimes releases “Excrement odor”.  Its major components are Ammonia, Acetic acid, methanethiol (methyl mercaptan), hydrogen sulfide and Indole.  Okumura "DeodoranThread" deodorizes the same components (Ammonia & Acetic acid) as sweat odor, but other components are left. That’s why 100% deodorization of “Pet odors” cannot be expected.

A: For example, Okumura "DeodoranThread" or "DeodoranTape" can be applied to pet goods like pet collars, pet clothes and pet sheets.
In addition, it will be appreciated by pet-loving people to apply Okumura "DeodoranThread" or "DeodoranTap" to the interior goods like sofas, carpets and cushions where a pet likes to sit.  

A: Considering that Okumura deodorizing products have "Deodorant ability" and/or
"Anti-bacterial ability", all of the items which we wear and all of the items which are placed around us can be the objects of their application;
[Examples (except clothes)]
  (1) The head and neck: caps, hats, wigs, hairpieces, toupees, scarves, neck-ties
  (2) The arm and hand: gloves, watch straps
  (3) The leg and foot: shoes, insole, slippers
  (4) For indoor items (see 1-5-1 & 1-5-2): hangers, dishtowels
  (5) For medical use : casts (leg casts, arm casts), corsets
  (6) For recreation and sports: bedrolls (sleeping bags), athletic supporters (jockstraps),   
        ski masks, helmets, towels
  (7) For hobby: stuffed animals, filters of water tank
  (8) For pets (see 1-5-9):