BPLab Co., Ltd. Participates in the Establishment of the Japan Sustainable Repair Association (JSRA)

BPLab Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoki Yashiro; hereinafter referred to as "BPLab") is pleased to announce its participation in the establishment of the General Incorporated Association Japan Sustainable Repair Association (common name: JSRA) on July 4, 2026, designated as "Fashion Repair Day."

As a member of the association's secretariat, BPLab will support the association's operations, member services, public relations, and corporate partnerships.

JSRA is an industry-wide organization aiming to foster a culture of "repairing and continuing to use" everyday items such as clothing, shoes, and bags, thereby enhancing the social value of the repair industry and contributing to the realization of a circular economy.

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Participating Companies in Establishment (Directors, Auditors, Secretariat)

Background of Participation in Establishment

In Japan, reducing clothing waste from households is a social issue, with the government setting a target of a 25% reduction by 2030 compared to fiscal year 2020. The Ministry of the Environment also highlights that prolonging the life of existing clothing through proper care and repair is one of the actions individuals can take.

Meanwhile, the repair industry, which is responsible for this, faces numerous structural challenges, including the dispersion of small businesses, labor shortages, and stagnation in skill inheritance. Despite being a socially necessary profession, the repair business is not fully recognized as an "industry," and there is a need to establish a common foundation supporting technology, quality, human resources, and systems.

BPLab has been working towards the realization of a circular economy by circulating discarded textile products as resources again through initiatives such as the textile collection and recycling platform "BIOLOGIC LOOP," the circular collection box for clothing and miscellaneous goods "R-LOOP" (a joint project with Bookoff), and the traceability and DPP-compliant system "Circular Navi."

Repair is the most accessible entry point for consumers to extend product lifespans without discarding them, and it is a crucial area for implementing a circular economy for textile circulation.

Through its participation in the establishment of JSRA, BPLab aims to support the creation of a circular model where repair, reuse, and recycling are seamlessly connected, thereby promoting the culture of "repairing and continuing to use" and contributing to the realization of sustainable living and a circular society.

JSRA's Vision and Mission

JSRA's vision is "To carry the culture of repairing and continuing to use into the future. To make repair a proud industry for society."

By establishing a foundation for technology, human resources, quality, and systems, JSRA will contribute to sustainable living and the realization of a circular society through the promotion of the repair and reform industry.

Key Functions of the Association: Four Pillars

JSRA's values are "Polish. Nurture. Connect. Expand." By establishing four foundational pillars – technology, human resources, systems, and culture – JSRA will implement the practice of "repairing and continuing to use" in society.

Participating Companies and Executive Structure at Establishment

The participating companies at establishment will primarily consist of those undertaking roles as directors, auditors, and secretariat members. BPLab, as part of the secretariat, will be responsible for association operations, member services, public relations promotion, and support for collaborations with companies and local governments.

Executive Structure

Participating Companies (Founding Members)

- Oshare Kobo Co., Ltd. - An Cotton Co., Ltd. - Applause Co., Ltd. - Tokyo Sewing Co., Ltd. - Reform Studio Co., Ltd. - BPLab Co., Ltd. (Secretariat)

Secretariat Structure

Oshare Kobo Co., Ltd., Reform Studio Co., Ltd., and BPLab Co., Ltd. will collaborate to manage association operations, member services, and public relations promotion.

Message from the Representative

We believe that "repairing and continuing to use" clothing, shoes, and bags is vital infrastructure for maximizing the long-term use of resources within society. BPLab has been engaged in initiatives such as the collection, recycling, and re-manufacturing of textile products, the construction of circular schemes, and the visualization of traceability.

Moving forward, as part of the JSRA secretariat, we will connect repair and alteration businesses with companies, local governments, educational institutions, and consumers, contributing to the creation of a foundation where technology and quality are appropriately evaluated. We aim to expand the societal option of "repairing before discarding" and create a sustainable circular model where repair, reuse, and recycling are interconnected."

Naoki Yashiro, President and CEO, BPLab Co., Ltd.

Overview of Japan Sustainable Repair Association

Company Profile of BPLab Co., Ltd.