From left: Shunji Takamori, Manager, ORGANIC FIELD Office, STYLEM Ltd.;
Akira Kyuyama, Chairman of the Board, ACTUS Co., Ltd.
■ About the Voice Dialogue Series
Voice is a dialogue series featured on the ORGANIC FIELD page of STYLEM’s corporate website. Together with partner companies that share the vision behind the initiative, STYLEM explores their thoughts on materials and craftsmanship, as well as opportunities for co-creation toward a sustainable future.
▼Read the Full Dialogue: Voice #02
■ Background to the Publication of Voice #02
In January 2026, ACTUS began offering towels made with Cotton in Conversion from ORGANIC FIELD. During the transition to organic farming, cotton farmers face significant financial burdens due to reduced yields and difficulties selling their cotton at fair prices. STYLEM supports farmers in transitioning to organic farming by purchasing the entire volume of Cotton in Conversion harvested during this period. ACTUS, in turn, serves as the retail outlet, delivering quality products made from these materials to consumers. Through these complementary roles, the two companies have been working together to build a sustainable supply chain.
Voice #02 goes beyond the story behind the product development, exploring what both participants witnessed in India and their perspectives on the true meaning of sustainability.
STYLEM will continue to expand sustainable product development and create new value through co-creation with other companies, including initiatives such as ORGANIC FIELD. As a creative partner, STYLEM remains committed to understanding and supporting the visions and challenges of its partner companies.
■ Speaker Profiles
Akira Kyuyama
ACTUS Co., Ltd.
Chairman of the Board
Born in Kobe City in 1961. Joined ACTUS Co., Ltd. in 1985. After serving as Store Manager of the Rokko Store in Kobe, General Manager of West Japan Sales Division / Executive Officer, and General Manager of Retail Division / Director, he became Representative Director, President & CEO in 2008. He assumed his current position in 2023.
Shunji Takamori
STYLEM Ltd.
Manager, ORGANIC FIELD Office
Born in Osaka in 1976. Joined TAKISADA-OSAKA (now STYLEM TAKISADA-OSAKA CO., LTD.) in 1999. For 13 years, he was engaged in textile sales, primarily within the Japanese domestic market. In 2012, following the establishment of the company’s local subsidiary in India, he began an overseas assignment there. In 2017, he was appointed President and CEO of the Indian subsidiary. He assumed his current position in 2024.
■ What is "ORGANIC FIELD"?
An initiative aiming to support Indian farmers in their transition to organic farming, reducing environmental impact and improving working conditions. This initiative began in 2020, spurred by a fraudulent organic cotton incident in India, out of a sense of corporate responsibility as a cotton handler and the desire to "consistently deliver reliable organic cotton." By purchasing cotton during the transitional period, known as "Cotton in Conversion," the initiative encourages farmers to adopt organic practices and aims to promote their widespread adoption. The harvested cotton ensures traceability through organic process management from seed selection to cotton cultivation and yarn production.
