Universe Industries Corporation

About Universe Industries Corporation

Japanese Manufacturer of Foundation Garments and Support Wear | Established in 1966 | OEM Manufacturing, Ergonomic Pattern Design, and Functional Material Processing

Universe Kogyo Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of foundation garments and support wear, established in 1966 in Gonohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Its business covers contract manufacturing, planning, production, and sales of foundation garments, including bras and corsets, as well as the development and manufacture of support products and functional textile-based products. The company draws on decades of garment-making experience and technical expertise to support manufacturing in Japan.

The company views foundation garments as a “second skin” and emphasizes ergonomic pattern design, body-contouring cuts, careful material selection, and precise sewing. It has introduced computer-based production management systems and CAD/CAM equipment, combining established manufacturing skills with modern production technology. Its approach focuses on fit, wearing comfort, and the appearance of the finished silhouette.

Its main services include OEM manufacturing of foundation garments and the planning, development, and production of support wear and other functional products. As the apparel industry shifted toward greater product variety, smaller production runs, and increased overseas manufacturing from the 1990s onward, Universe Kogyo focused on developing differentiated products. In 2001, it commercialized TORU-TEX, a support product made with tourmaline-treated fabric, and launched it nationwide in Japan.

The company has also developed processing techniques for functional materials, including the application of mineral-based materials and powders such as tourmaline and germanium to textiles. Its product development has expanded to include hormesis-related products using radium-containing minerals and other products incorporating functional materials. The company has conducted joint research with the Faculty of Medicine at Hirosaki University and Aomori University of Health and Welfare, with research findings presented at academic conferences. The functions and effects of individual products should be assessed based on their specific specifications and supporting evidence.

Universe Kogyo operates a factory in Aomori Prefecture on a site of approximately 18,000 square meters. Its manufacturing capabilities are supported by long-standing technical expertise and established production facilities. The company holds a manufacturing license for medical devices and also manufactures products such as support wear. In recent years, it has expanded into double-mesh masks, supplying products to local government offices, educational institutions, and businesses.

By combining its expertise in foundation garment pattern design and sewing with proprietary functional-material processing techniques, Universe Kogyo supports both contract manufacturing and the development of original products. It is a potential OEM and product development partner for companies seeking Japanese manufacturing capabilities in foundation garments, support wear, and functional textile-based products.