For Japanese brands
Home textiles made for the Japanese market
We make private label bed linen, table linen and home décor for Japanese importers, retailers and brands. Sets follow Japanese sizes, futon covers are made to your dimensions, and labels follow Japan's household goods labelling law.
- Single duvet cover
- 150 x 210 cm
- Pillowcase
- 43 x 63 cm
- Transit to Yokohama
- About 16 to 26 days
- Import duty, verified 6 October 2026
- Nil under the India-Japan CEPA
Sizes
Japan bed linen sizes
Centimetres, width x length
| Piece | Single | Semi-double | Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattress | 100 x 200 | 120 x 200 | 140 x 200 |
| Fitted sheet | 100 x 200 x 30 | 120 x 200 x 30 | 140 x 200 x 30 |
| Duvet cover | 150 x 210 | 170 x 210 | 190 x 210 |
| Pillowcase | 43 x 63 | 43 x 63 | 43 x 63 |
Japanese beds are narrower than Western ones, so sizes are cut to the Japanese schedule rather than converted. Futon covers are made to your futon's dimensions.
The market
How Japanese brands buy bed linen
Narrower beds
A Japanese single is 100 cm wide and a semi-double 120 cm, a size Western ranges do not carry, so Japanese bedding is its own size run.
Futons as well as beds
Many households sleep on futons, so covers for kakebuton and shikibuton are made to the futon's dimensions alongside bed linen.
Exacting quality
Japanese buyers inspect closely for finish, shrinkage and consistency, so counter samples are agreed in detail before bulk.
Shipping
Getting goods to Japan
| Destination | Ports | Transit from Nhava Sheva |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Bay | Tokyo, Yokohama | About 16 to 26 days |
| Kansai | Osaka, Kobe | About 16 to 26 days |
Planning ranges from Nhava Sheva via the Strait of Malacca, usually transhipped at Singapore or Colombo, before customs clearance.
CEPA certificate of origin
The India-Japan CEPA needs a certificate of origin showing the goods meet its rules of origin, which we arrange. See trade terms below for the duty position.
Customs and consumption tax
Goods clear Japanese customs through your broker, and consumption tax applies on import.
Documents from us
Commercial invoice, packing list and CEPA certificate of origin, with export clearance and inland transport to the port handled at our end.
Duty
Trade terms
The India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has been in force since 1 August 2011. Japan's tariff schedule lists bed linen and table linen from India as free of duty, linen and cotton alike, for goods meeting the agreement's rules of origin with a valid certificate. Consumption tax still applies on import.
Verified on 6 October 2026 against the sources below. Duty and trade terms change, so confirm the current position before you price: Japan Customs: tariff schedule, chapter 63, Indian Trade Portal: India-Japan CEPA.
Labelling
What the label must carry
- Fibre names and percentages in Japanese, under the Household Goods Quality Labeling Act.
- Care symbols to JIS L 0001.
- The labeller's name and contact details, permanently attached.
Labels are built into production to the wording in your specification. Guidance: Consumer Affairs Agency: labelling handbook.
Market rules
Rules worth knowing
What a buyer selling into Japan is expected to have in hand, beyond the label. Each links to its official source. Verified on 6 October 2026.
Household Goods Quality Labeling Act
Bedspreads, blanket covers and pillow covers sold in Japan must carry fibre names and percentages, JIS L 0001 care symbols and the labeller's name and contact, permanently attached.
Consumer Affairs Agency handbookFormaldehyde limits
Japan's law on household products containing harmful substances limits free formaldehyde in textiles that touch the skin, with a far stricter limit for products for infants under 24 months.
SGS: formaldehyde limitsCEPA rules of origin
Zero duty depends on the goods meeting the agreement's rules of origin and travelling with a CEPA certificate of origin.
Timeline
From sample to your port
- 1Counter sampleAbout 7 days woven, 10 days knitted
- 2Bulk production after sample approvalFrom 60 days, FOB Nhava Sheva
- 3Ocean transitAbout 16 to 26 days to Yokohama
- 4Japanese customs clearanceA few days, with the documents in order
Terms
The same in every market
- Minimum order
- From 50 pieces knitted, 100 woven, per quality and colourway, split across sizes
- Shipping terms
- FOB Nhava Sheva, with CIF and CFR on request
- Colour
- Pantone TCX matched, with lab dips for approval
- Width
- Woven to 136 inches, so wide pieces run without a seam
See private label for sampling and approvals, and our products for every piece we make.
Questions
Common questions from Japanese brands
What size is a Japanese single duvet cover?
150 x 210 cm, for a 100 cm wide single bed. Semi-double and double covers are 170 and 190 cm wide.
Is bed linen from India duty free in Japan?
Yes, under the India-Japan CEPA in force since 2011, for goods meeting its rules of origin with a certificate, which we provide. Duty position verified on 6 October 2026.
What must a Japanese textile label show?
Fibre names and percentages in Japanese, JIS L 0001 care symbols and the labeller's name and contact, permanently attached.
Do you make futon covers?
Yes, made to the dimensions of your kakebuton or shikibuton.
Buyer Guides
Read before you order
Developing a range for Japan?
Send your sizes, tech pack or a reference sample. We come back within 1 to 2 business days with how we would make it.