Clutch Co., Ltd.

About Clutch Co., Ltd.

Apparel OEM Partner Specializing in Women’s Fashion, from Product Planning to Manufacturing and Import

Clutch Co., Ltd. is a Japanese apparel company based in Kobe, Hyogo, specializing primarily in women’s fashion. The company handles the planning, manufacturing, importing, wholesale, and retail of apparel and lifestyle goods, while also developing its own original brands and providing OEM services.

For OEM projects, Clutch places strong emphasis on understanding each client’s brand concept and translating their ideas into finished products. Drawing on its industry knowledge and experience, the company works with manufacturing facilities in Japan, China, and South Korea to provide a stable production network, with a focus on cost management and efficient lead times.

The company also operates local entities in Shanghai and Hong Kong, enabling smooth import and export operations and facilitating communication with its overseas manufacturing network. Its broad capabilities, covering product planning, production, importing, and wholesale, make Clutch a suitable partner for brands seeking flexible apparel development and overseas manufacturing support.

In addition to OEM production, Clutch develops its own original brands, including “Sweeml,” which combines feminine elegance with contemporary trends, and “kotimekko,” a lifestyle-oriented brand centered around aprons, linen, and everyday wear. Through both OEM and original-brand businesses, the company offers a broad range of apparel and lifestyle products with a particular strength in women’s fashion.