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Ethical Factory Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo, Representative: Faruk Hossain, hereinafter "Ethical Factory"), which develops a genuine leather OEM business within the Borderless Group, has produced an in-flight sales product for Starflyer Inc. (Head Office: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, President: Shu Machida, hereinafter "Starflyer").The product born from this collaboration is the "Eco-Bag with Genuine Leather Tail Fin Case, Designed by Cabin Attendants." The case features a design inspired by the tail fin, symbolizing Starflyer's aircraft. It is made from genuine leather, upcycled from goat hides that were scheduled for disposal, and meticulously crafted by Ethical Factory's artisans. The product will be available for purchase onboard all domestic routes operated by Starflyer starting in July 2026.This initiative was realized through the alignment of Starflyer's goal for sustainable product development and Ethical Factory's core value of "manufacturing that considers people and the environment." Through this product, which customers will handle during their air travel, we aim to convey the value of manufacturing that is mindful of the environment and the people who work in it to a wider audience.Starflyer CA-Designed Product: Genuine Leather Tail Fin Motif Case ProducedThe product to be sold is an original item born from the ideas of Starflyer's cabin attendants. The accompanying genuine leather case is designed with the tail fin, symbolizing Starflyer's aircraft design, as its motif. With a simple yet high-quality design featuring the Starflyer logo, it is suitable for travel, business trips, and everyday use. The case stores a foldable original eco-bag, combining portability and design. Ethical Factory was involved from material selection to manufacturing, handling the utilization of upcycled leather and product development. Together with Starflyer, they have achieved a product that is considerate of both people and the environment.<Product Overview>Product Name: Eco-Bag with Genuine Leather Tail Fin Case, Designed by Cabin Attendants *Limited QuantityContents: Original Eco-Bag + Genuine Leather Case (Set)Materials: Case/Genuine Leather (Upcycled Goat Leather), Eco-bag/PolyesterPrice: 3,000 yen (tax included)Sales Start: July 2026~Sales Location: Onboard all domestic routes operated by StarflyerProduct Details: https://www.starflyer.jp/inboard/shopping/?
id=anc01*Payment is by cash only. In-flight sales may not be available due to weather or other reasons.[Product Image]Giving New Value to Goat Leather That Was Destined for DisposalThe leather used in this product is upcycled goat leather obtained from hides generated during the food processing in Bangladesh. Ethical Factory aims to achieve both resource circulation and waste reduction by giving new value to underutilized resources and through manufacturing that "produces only what is needed." This product is one outcome of those efforts. We hope that by customers purchasing the product, it will serve as an opportunity to learn about the environmental issues and resource circulation behind it.Ethical Factory: Balancing Job Creation and ManufacturingEthical Factory is a genuine leather OEM business operated by Borderless Japan in Bangladesh. Our own factory actively employs individuals with limited employment opportunities, such as single mothers and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can work with peace of mind, including paying wages 27% higher than the national minimum wage and providing a free childcare facility. Currently, approximately 800 artisans are employed, handling a wide range of OEM manufacturing for leather goods, bags, shoes, and apparel. We promote manufacturing that is considerate of both people and the environment in collaboration with domestic and international brands and companies.<Inquiries>Ethical Factory Co., Ltd. supports the production of OEM and collaboration products based on its experience in developing over 400 types of items, including leather wallets, bags, and shoes. Please feel free to contact us.Consult with us first■ About Starflyer Inc.Starflyer was established in 2002 with the aim of providing new air transport services to customers and society that differ from existing airlines, and began operations on March 16, 2006. The airline operates on 6 domestic routes connecting 7 airports, offering class-leading seat pitch and high-quality service in domestic economy class. Centered on the core principles of "people" and "heart" under safe operations, each employee fully utilizes their individuality and creativity to provide hospitality to customers, thereby delivering new transportation value and continuously seeking new inspirations together with our customers.Company Name: Starflyer Inc.Location: Starflyer Headquarters Building, 6 Airport North, Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka PrefectureEstablished: December 2002Representative: Shu Machida, President & CEOBusiness Activities: Air transport servicesOfficial Website: https://www.starflyer.jp/■ About Borderless Japan Inc.Established in 2007 as a company that exclusively engages in social businesses to solve social issues through business. It operates over 50 businesses in 14 countries worldwide, addressing various social issues such as poverty, environment, education, and gender. Sales reached 10 billion yen in fiscal year 2024. Its ecosystem for nurturing successive social entrepreneurs has been recognized with awards such as the Good Design Award (Business Model Division, 2019), the "Companies to Cherish" Award (Special Jury Prize, 2019), and the "CSA Award ~Company Creating "Next-Generation Human Resources" Recommended for 20s~." In October 2023, it announced its new purpose: "SWITCH to HOPE: Transforming Social Issues into Everyone's Hope." It aims to create systems for more people to work together towards a better society.Company Name: Borderless Japan Inc.Location: Tenjin Futata Building 4F, 3-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka CityEstablished: 2007Representative: Kazunari Taguchi, Representative Director & CEOBusiness Activities: Business development aimed at solving social issues (herb tea business, leather goods business, crowdfunding business, social business school business)Official Website: https://www.borderless-japan.com/■ About Ethical FactoryEthical Factory is one of Borderless Japan's genuine leather OEM businesses, with its own factory in Bangladesh that provides stable employment to people facing various circumstances, including single mothers and individuals with disabilities. It is committed to creating a safe and secure working environment by paying wages 27% higher than the national minimum wage and equipping the factory with a free childcare facility. Currently, approximately 800 artisans are employed (as of 2025), offering a wide range of OEM services for leather products, shoes, and apparel.