Who's TOYOBO?
– Easy Guide to TOYOBO
We will continue to create the solutions
needed by people and the earth
with our materials and science.
Who's TOYOBO?
～Toyobo changes,
then changes the world～
Toyobo started as a cotton spinning mill.
With a pioneering spirit that aims to realize a better society and richer lives, we have since grown into a company that produces, processes, and sells performance materials. These include products in four areas: Films, Life Science, Environmental and Functional Materials, and Fibers and Textiles.
We are never satisfied with the present.
For the realization of sustainable growth,we welcome change, enjoy change, and create change. Aspiring to be a category leader, we create change in our time that is good for people and the planet through Toyobo's method of manufacturing original products that are safe and reassuring.
TOYOBO in 2030
～Our Vision for 2030～
In May 2022, Toyobo observed the 140th anniversary of its founding. We launched our Sustainable Vision 2030 and 2025 Medium-Term Management Plan.
Sustainable Vision 2030 anticipates changes in the business environment of the future and shows the ideal state we seek based on our corporate philosophy, as well as our sustainability indicators and action plans. We want to be a sustainable company that helps promote sustainability, while changing our corporate culture to one oriented toward sustainable growth.
What does TOYOBO make？
～Continuously tackling social issues, creating a prosperous future～
We are working on solutions to global issues.
Examples include supplying desalination technology to address water scarcity, and products that help reduce food loss and waste and limit CO₂ emissions. We also provide detection kits for various infectious diseases that deliver fast results.
Through our hard work, there are issues that we at Toyobo are able to solve.
Today and always, we will continue helping realize a sustainable society.
TOYOBO Next to You
Toyobo products are everywhere in your life.
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For shrink label of beverage bottles
- Heat-shrinkable film for sustainable labels on beverage bottles
- Toyobo's heat-shrinkable film lineups contribute to reduction of environment impact through down-gauging and containing recycled raw materials.
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For LCD TV monitor materials
- A super retarder film that eliminates the rainbow effect
- A combination of LED light sources eliminates double-refraction-induced tinting (i.e., the rainbow effect) and converts light emitted by LCD into a state that is closer to natural light.
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For vegetable wrapping film
- An OPP film with no clouding from water droplets
- This polypropylene film with a fog-proof effect keeps water droplets from fogging the film. When used for packaging, this powerful property makes fresh fruits and vegetables appear more pleasant and vivid.
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In the field of hemodialysis and other medical care
- Hollow fiber membrane for hemodialyzer (artificial kidney)
- Based on our advanced membrane fabrication technology, this product has been engineered to deliver the performance required for artificial kidneys. It has been widely adopted in dialyzers both in Japan and overseas.
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For research and manufacturing of biochemical diagnostic reagents
- Raw enzymes for biochemical diagnostic applications
- We manufacture raw enzymes used in the research, development, and production of biochemical diagnostic reagents.
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Supporting the field of infectious disease diagnostics
- Detection kits for infectious diseases
- We offer detection kits for infectious diseases and related applications, utilizing research-grade enzymes that we have continuously refined over many years.
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For components of acoustic equipment used in homes and vehicles
- High performance fiber with world‑class strength, thermal stability, and flame resistance among organic fibers
- PBO fiber Zylon® exhibits high tensile modulus along with high level of internal damping: the combination of these enables a clear sound transmission. This property makes it ideal material for vehicle speakers, high-end headphones, and other acoustic components.
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For seat cushion of Shinkansen and ferry
- Cushion material for multifunctional 3D network structured fiber material
- The cushioning material consists of rubber elastic polyether-ester elastomer fibers that are connected in three dimensional direction while drawing numerous loops. Excellent breathability, durability, and recyclable eco-friendly products.
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On the functional part of mobility
- Engineering plastic elastomers
- By providing resin materials that are substitutes for metal and vulcanized rubber, we contribute to the improvement of electric cost of mobility and reduction of CO₂ emissions.
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TOYOBO by Numbers
As of March 2025
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- Founding
- 144years
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- Number of employeesGroup consolidation
- 9,398
people
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Domestic Base
- Office
- 4
- Domestic Production
Centers and Plants - 15
- Research Center
- 1
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Group Companies
- Japan
- 20
- Overseas
- 27
TOYOBO HISTORY
～140-year trajectory～
Osaka Boseki, the predecessor to Toyobo, was established in 1882 by Eiichi Shibusawa. In 1914, it merged with Mie Boseki, which was founded in 1886 (also with Shibusawa's involvement), to form TOYOBO Co., Ltd. This merger was facilitated by Shibusawa, who served as an advisor to the two companies.
Since its inception, Toyobo has responded to market and societal needs with sophisticated technologies, remaining keenly attuned to the changing times.
Company introduction video (history , about 4 minutes)
