MURARY
About Company
Ishikawa / Braided Cords
New possibilities,
braided into every cord.
Based in Tsubata, Ishikawa, Japan, MURARY designs and manufactures braided cords, elastic cords, and materials for knitwear. The company also develops custom cords tailored to individual products and applications.
Inside the Workshop
See How MURARY Makes Its Cords
Official MURARY company video
Cord Manufacturing from Ishikawa
Founded in 1955, the business was incorporated as MURARY in 1991. Its materials bring color and structure to apparel, accessories, packaging, and other products.
Company Message
Building on Tradition. Expanding the Possibilities of Cord.
MURARY specializes in designing and manufacturing intricately patterned cords, drawing on decades of braiding expertise. By bringing fresh ideas to established techniques, the company explores new possibilities in color, texture, and structure.
According to MURARY, its products have been adopted by luxury brands in Europe and other international markets. With a commitment to manufacturing in Japan, the company focuses on quality and responsive service to help bring its customers’ ideas to life.
Yarn Preparation, Braiding, and Inspection
In-house yarn twisting supports distinctive combinations of color and texture. Machine settings and hands-on inspection help the team assess qualities such as shape and elasticity.
Cords and Textile Materials for Every Application
Braided Cords
Cords developed for packaging, shoelaces, and accessories.
Elastic Cords
Elastic cords for hair accessories, apparel, and other uses.
Textile Materials
Materials for apparel, knitting, cord embroidery, and piping.
Printed Elastic
Custom designs printed onto existing elastic cords for promotional and other products.
Custom Cord Development and OEM
MURARY accepts fully custom and semi-custom projects from businesses and individuals. Development moves from design discussions to paid sampling, refinement, and production, with design assistance also available.
A brief covering application, quantity, color, thickness, and stretch requirements provides a useful starting point. Specifications, minimum quantities, pricing, and lead times are confirmed for each project.
Product News and Media Coverage
In June 2026, MURARY announced that its stretchable phone straps were available at Yaesu Ishikawa Terrace, bringing its cord-making expertise to everyday accessories.
Company announcement: stretchable phone straps
In March 2019, the company reported that its representative appeared on the cover of Tsubata’s municipal newsletter. The link below leads to MURARY’s own coverage announcement, in Japanese.
MURARY / NewsCompany report: Koho Tsubata, March issueCompany Details
| Company | MURARY |
|---|---|
| Representative Director | Shoichi Murakami |
| Founded | April 1, 1955 |
| Incorporated | June 1, 1991 |
| Head Office | Tsubata, Kahoku District, Ishikawa 929-0317, Japan |
| Business | Manufacture and sale of braided cords |
| Website | MURARY |
Contact / Kogei Japonica
Media and Partnership Inquiries
For media inquiries, product development, or potential OEM collaborations involving MURARY, please contact Kogei Japonica. Mention “MURARY” in your message so we can direct your inquiry appropriately.
