Cheap Underwear in Japan!

nhoernig · (#1 (**permalink**))

I'm a graphic designer and doing an exhibition in November that requires that I find some relatively cheap cotton women's underwear.

Anyone have any ideas of a place that sells them?
Specifically, I'm looking for light pink boy short/hot pants styles.

Or does anyone know a place somewhere that screen prints clothing here in Japan for cheap? I've already checked out Osaka's Sweatshop Union but their prices are too high for the initial startup.

dirtyroboto · (#2 (**permalink**))

Most of the CHEAP stuff here is made in china. You might find better prices there.
Japanese fabric comes at a premium as it is usually a small business that does these things on a manually operated machine to very high standards.

RickOShay · (#3 (**permalink**))

Why do you specifically need Japanese women's underwear?

bELyVIS · (#4 (**permalink**))

I thought he was going to tell us where a cheap vending machine in Tokyo was selling used ones.

MMM · (#5 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by nhoernig

I'm a graphic designer and doing an exhibition in November that requires that I find some relatively cheap cotton women's underwear.

Anyone have any ideas of a place that sells them?
Specifically, I'm looking for light pink boy short/hot pants styles.

Or does anyone know a place somewhere that screen prints clothing here in Japan for cheap? I've already checked out Osaka's Sweatshop Union but their prices are too high for the initial startup.

I would go to Don Quixote or to Daiso.

nhoernig · (#6 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by RickOShay

Why do you specifically need Japanese women's underwear?

I'm printing a women-oriented design on the underwear and as women's underwear isn't something that you see customized so much in Japan (particularly at this exhibition), I thought it would be a good area to creatively try to jump into. So many people are doing t-shirts that I feel that that area of apparel design is just flooded.

Thanks so far for your responses. Anyone else have any options?

@dirtyroboto: I wouldn't mind buying from overseas but I don't know any company names. Do you have any suggestions?

dirtyroboto · (#7 (**permalink**))

Try this site.
You can spend hours looking at the greats goodies on this site, but I just spent about 3 mins looking for your panties

Asian Products--Import Export Directory for Importers, manufacturers, exporters,suppliers

China Ladies' Underwear-Ladies' Briefs manufacturer , factory ,supplier - 333

Women's Underwear Manufacturers and Women's Underwear Suppliers

China underwear/underwear set manufacturer , factory ,supplier - 892

Taiwan Women's Briefs, Energy Briefs manufacturer , factory ,supplier - 326

xRusskij · (#8 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by bELyVIS

I thought he was going to tell us where a cheap vending machine in Tokyo was selling used ones.

hahaha when i was reading his question i thought 'bout this too xD

nhoernig · (#9 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by xRusskij

hahaha when i was reading his question i thought 'bout this too xD

Haha!

Maybe that's what I should be looking for, huh? If I spot one, I'll let you guys know.