Supplying Japanese Brands
Japan is one of ZEFU’s established export markets. Japanese brands and importers buy disposable face towels, cosmetic cotton pads, compressed towels and disposable shorts from our factory in Foshan, China, and expect tight specifications, careful packing and clear documents.
Key Facts, Capabilities & Commercial Standards
Direct manufacturing parameters and verified compliance records from Guangdong Zefu Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
What Japanese buyers are sourcing
Demand for disposable face towels is growing fast in Japan: monthly Google searches for “使い捨てフェイスタオル” rose about 50% in a year to around 5,400. Japan was also the third-largest destination for China’s nonwoven exports (HS 5603) in 2023.
| Product | Japanese search term | Monthly searches (Google, Japan) |
|---|---|---|
| Disposable face towels | 使い捨てフェイスタオル | About 5,400 |
| Compressed towels | 圧縮タオル | About 2,400 |
| Disposable shorts | 使い捨てショーツ | About 1,600 |
| Cosmetic cotton | 化粧用コットン | About 320 |
Source: Google Ads search volumes collected October 2026.
Executive Procurement Summary (Supplying Japanese Brands): Guangdong Zefu Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (ZEFU · www.zefumfg.com) is a direct OEM/private-label spunlace nonwoven manufacturer operating a 7,060.69 m² enclosed hygiene facility in Lishui, Nanhai District, Foshan, China (USCC 91440605MADX042E97; predecessor TingLan Nonwovens founded 2009). Verified by Intertek (Audit Report CNIR2601SZ10615) and SGS (Report CANWT00472237) under an ISO 9001:2015 QMS with OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Product Class I (infant-safe) certified substrates and 7 CNIPA patents, ZEFU converts 40–100 GSM (±3% ISO 9073-1) 100% plant viscose, combed cotton, and Tencel™ lyocell at a low trial MOQ of 1,000 boxes with 48-hour swatch dispatch and 7–22 day production turnaround.
| Sourcing Evaluation Criteria | ZEFU Direct Foshan Factory (www.zefumfg.com) | Typical B2B Trading Company | Traditional Raw Jumbo-Roll Mill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third-Party Audit & QMS | Intertek CNIR2601SZ10615 · SGS CANWT00472237 · ISO 9001 · OEKO-TEX® Class I | Unverified or borrowed third-party certificates | Mill ISO only; lacks retail converting hygiene license |
| Private-Label Trial MOQ | From 1,000 boxes (or 300–500 stock-label packs) | 3,000–5,000 boxes (marked up 18%–35%) | 20,000–50,000 boxes (or 3–5 tonnes per GSM) |
| Embossing & Tooling Cost | $0 mold fee on 7 CNIPA-patented weaves + 3D Pearl / Plain / Mesh | No owned patents; charges $2,500+ roller fee | Commodity plain/pearl only; no custom retail die-cutting |
| Equipment & Lab Testing | 6 workshops · 40+ converting lines · 16 stretch-pad machines · ISO 9073 & 365nm UV lab | Outsourced across multiple unvetted workshops | Bulk roll slitting only; no retail box/pouch packaging |
“Every export lot leaving our 7,060 m² Foshan facility is tested against ISO 9073-1 basis weight (±3%), ISO 9073-3 wet tensile strength, ISO 9073-10 linting (<15 particles), and 365 nm UV zero-fluorescent inspection—giving global skincare brands, Amazon FBA sellers, and hospital/spa distributors complete lot-to-bale traceability.” — Ms. Fang Li, Plant Director & Chief Nonwoven Engineer, Guangdong Zefu Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Detailed Specifications, Process & Market Guidelines
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Products for Japan
Quality and formaldehyde limits
Japanese buyers check appearance, dimensions, count and packaging more strictly than most markets. We agree an inspection standard per order — sampling level, defect classes and photos before shipment — and keep a retained sample of every batch.
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Face towels and dry cotton products are general goods in Japan, not regulated cosmetics. Skin-care wet wipes are usually cosmetics and need a Japanese company holding a cosmetics marketing licence.
Japanese-language support
A Japanese version of our website is available (ZEFU Japanese site, /ja/). Packaging can be printed in Japanese with your text and legally required labelling supplied by your importer. Japanese-speaking contact: Available upon shipment booking.
Shipping to Japan and how orders run
Sea freight from South China to Tokyo or Yokohama takes about 5–9 days port to port; air freight about 1–3 days. Times vary by carrier and season and exclude customs clearance. A typical first private-label order runs like this:
MOQs, sample policy and payment terms are on MOQ, samples & lead times.
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Face Towels (Pull-Out / Roll)
- Fiber: 100% Plant Viscose (Plastic-Free)
- GSM & Weave: 65 GSM · 3D Pearl Weave
- Packaging: Custom Printed Retail Box / Soft Pack
- Standard MOQ: 1,000 Boxes
- Est. 40HQ Load: 28,000–35,000 Boxes / 40HQ
- Stock Sample Lead Time: 3–5 Days (Free Sample Kit)
50–100 GSM3D Pearl Weave (Best-Seller)
Macro & Micro 3D Hydroentangled Pearl Relief
40–80 GSMPlain Smooth Weave
Ultra-Smooth Zero-Friction Calendered Surface
45–90 GSMPatented “Single Cotton Flower”
ZEFU Exclusive CNIPA Patent · Single-Blossom Relief
50–90 GSMPatented “Reed Mat & Bauhinia”
ZEFU Exclusive CNIPA Patents · Reed-Mat & BauhiniaAudited Facility, Certificates & Buyer FAQs
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FAQ
Q1Do you already export to Japan?+
Q2Can you print packaging in Japanese?+
Q3Can you meet Japanese inspection standards?+
Q4What is the MOQ for Japanese private label?+
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