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E-kakashi CO2 absorption estimation system Overview of the e-kakashi CO2 absorption estimation system YKK Corporation has launched an experimental trial to visualize CO2 absorption using “e-kakashi,” an AI-powered “brain” for agriculture provided by SoftBank Corporation that includes a CO2 absorption estimation system. The trial is taking place at YKK Center…

As consumers search for products to help safeguard themselves from pathogens, apparel brands are starting to incorporate specially treated antiviral and antimicrobial fabrics in their designs. To help address the needs of brands, YKK has developed a line of zippers with tape treated with ViralOff®, a technology patented by the…

YKK (U.S.A.) Inc., a leading manufacturer of zippers, plastic buckles and other hardware, hook and loop fasteners, webbing tapes, and snaps and buttons, announces the launch of its new Solutions Group ahead of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo. The Solutions Group aims to help manufacturers struggling with issues…

Sustainable trims leader announces Sustainability Vision 2050 addressing climate change, material resources, water resources, chemical management and human rights     At today’s Copenhagen Fashion Summit, global sustainable trims leader YKK announced the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, which will serve as a roadmap to the company achieving net-zero emissions by…

When the COVID-19 crisis hit in March and it became clear that the U.S. was facing a severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed by front-line healthcare workers, Fashion Girls for Humanity sprang into action. Founded by fashion industry leaders Kikka Hanazawa, Julie Gilhart, Miki Higasa, and Tomoko Ogura…