Announced details
Wacoal’s Human Science Research and Development Center in Japan has accumulated anthropometric data on approximately 45,000 or more women. This will be the group’s third human science R&D base worldwide, following Japan and China.
Wacoal’s US subsidiary is a consolidated subsidiary of WACOAL HOLDINGS CORP. It shares research assets and expertise with Wacoal’s Human Science Research and Development Center in Japan as part of the group.
136 Madison Avenue New York, N.Y. 10016 U.S.A.
The company expects this to improve competitiveness in its overseas business and contribute to the creation of value through new products and services, but has not disclosed a specific financial impact.
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Human Science Research & Development Center-America, SCANBE (body-scanning service), CW-X |
| Relationship with the Company | Wacoal’s US subsidiary is a consolidated subsidiary of WACOAL HOLDINGS CORP. It shares research assets and expertise with Wacoal’s Human Science Research and Development Center in Japan as part of the group. |
| Launch date | The Human Science Research & Development Center-America is scheduled to be established on 1 October 2026. SCANBE is scheduled to begin full-scale operations in November 2026. |
| Applicable area | Research and Development, Product Development, Size design, Quality Improvement, Sports, Medical Field |
| Location | 136 Madison Avenue New York, N.Y. 10016 U.S.A. |
| Usage history | Wacoal’s Human Science Research and Development Center in Japan has accumulated anthropometric data on approximately 45,000 or more women. This will be the group’s third human science R&D base worldwide, following Japan and China. |
| Impact on Business Performance | The company expects this to improve competitiveness in its overseas business and contribute to the creation of value through new products and services, but has not disclosed a specific financial impact. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To strengthen global R&D capabilities by combining anthropometric data and research expertise accumulated in Japan with data obtained in the US market. The company aims to deepen its understanding of physical characteristics and customers in the US market and use this to improve the competitiveness of product development, research activities and overseas operations.