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About

CXM began as a small manufacturer of climbing chalk bags.

Fusing functionality for the outdoors with borderless beauty that complements everyday life,
we pursue unique value as a Japanese brand that believes in the value of time and effort.

Through climbing and direct contact with living nature,
“harmony with the natural environment” became a major mission for CXM.

We avoid overproduction and minimize environmental impact while ensuring products can be cherished for years.
We pay close attention to product structure and durability, crafting each piece individually.

Creating durable goods and supporting them through repair and maintenance
is also a core part of our brand policy.

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About

CXM Designer Profile

Miyo Shibuya

Born in Wakayama, Japan in 1979.
From an early age, she loved drawing and making things by hand.
Growing up surrounded by handmade clothing from her mother and knitting from her grandmother, creating things was always a natural part of everyday life.

1998
Entered a fashion school, where she studied the fundamentals of design and garment construction.

1999
Moved to Paris to study fashion.
Experiencing the world of fashion, lifestyle, and living culture in Paris during the transition from her teens into her twenties became a lasting foundation for her later design and creative work.

2002–2015
Worked as a contract designer for apparel companies, mainly designing fashion accessories and participating in a wide range of product development—from concept planning to design.

2011 – start CXM
After discovering climbing, she began creating chalk bags that incorporated her own ideas and design sensibilities.
This led to the launch of CXM, representing:

CLIMBING × MODE
CREATION by MIYO

Since then, she has continued exploring ways to create products with minimal waste and reduced material loss.

Studio

CXM bags are handcrafted in our studio.
This space, where skilled craftsmanship comes to life, is a core part of the brand.
Centred around a workbench, with plants and nature visible through the north-facing window, every step of cutting, sewing, and painting weaves CXM's concept into the details of each product.

Moving Meditation

In the studio, where harmony with nature is felt, the process of imagining and crafting bags mirrors the spirit of climbing—carefully refining moves before a rock face or reviewing sequences again and again. Here, time flows like a moving meditation: focused, efficient sewing with no waste, advancing step by step.

Made to Order

Almost all CXM products are 100% handmade, from cutting and painting/dyeing to sewing and finishing.
These are made-to-order items produced after your order is confirmed. Therefore, please allow time for delivery.
If you need your product quickly, please see out in-stock items.

Mindful MaterialsMore

The creation of CXM fabrics begins with the manual process of “setting up the warp threads” on vintage looms, and threading each warp thread individually. The densely woven canvas boasts a powerful presence and as it ages, will reflect the owner’s personality. We respect our weavers, and this underpins our waste-free production, and minimizes fabric surplus.

For a Sustainable Life

Harmony with the natural environment = Creating items cherished for years through deep affection

This clear principle guides every step of the process, serving as the benchmark for deciding how energy should be invested and acting as a guiding light for meticulous, earnest craftsmanship.

What can we, as CXM, do to create a happier future for everyone?
We will continue to explore and work toward this goal.

  • Minimum

    To avoid overproduction and minimize waste and discards, we continuously explore improvements throughout every process—from material selection to patterns tailored to fabric width and optimized workflows.

    For a Sustainable Life

    Minimum

    To avoid overproduction and minimize waste, we carefully refine every stage of our process—from material selection to pattern design that matches the width of the fabric.

    CXM chalk bags and many of our bags use a pattern where the body and bottom are made from a single piece of fabric.
    This simple construction originally came from functional needs: it helps prevent water from entering through seams in climbing environments and improves the stability of the bag’s base.
    In addition, by reducing the number of panels used to make each bag, we are able to reduce waste when cutting the fabric.
    The idea was inspired old American-made canvas bags once mass-produced.

    Appearance, functionality, and environmental consideration—
    we strive to design with a thoughtful balance of all three.

  • Paint

    To reduce waste, we expand fabric variations through paint processing. This is CXM's unique approach—not merely pursuing novelty, but carefully utilizing a single material to its fullest potential.

    For a Sustainable Life

    Paint

    We create original designs by painting and printing on canvas and denim. By creating fabric variations through painting rather than increasing the number of fabric types, we minimize waste.
    This is one of CXM's innovations born not just from creating new things, but from our commitment to valuing materials.

  • Packaging

    We use reusable cloth bags for packaging.
    This eco-friendly system allows them to be used for travel or storage, and finally repurposed as cleaning rags.

    For a Sustainable Life

    Packaging

    To reduce waste, we use minimal packaging and reused boxes.
    Thank you for supporting our eco-friendly efforts.

  • Love it Longer

    We believe that “long-term use” is the greatest contribution, so we offer custom orders that inspire lasting affection. We provide repairs for years to come, supporting your cherished tools for a lifetime.

    For a Sustainable Life

    Love it Longer

    We believe the best thing we can do for our earth and for society is to use things for a long time. In order to want to use things for a long time, we need to be attached to them.
    In order to ensure that you are most likely to use our products for as long as possible, we have adopted a custom order system that allows you to order bespoke products. This in turn will lead to you becoming more attached to the products you purchase from us.

Made For You

CXM is a custom order shop.
Why make the extra effort to create a custom order?

We adopt custom orders as a mechanism embodying one of CXM's core concepts: “Harmony with the Natural Environment.”

Custom orders offer diverse choices not only in fabrics but also in details like stitching and rivets,and even print options.
This allows us to balance minimal environmental impact with unlimited variation in choice.

The experience of carefully selecting each element through custom orders deepens your connection to the piece.
Your unique design not only enriches your daily life,
but also becomes a step towards moving society in a better direction.

Your beloved custom bag , pushing you to new heights.

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Products

Handmade custom bags that blend functionality and design.
They excel not only in climbing, the brand's roots, but also in various other settings.

  • LIMBINGMore

    Designed for performance. Made to reflect you.
    CXM brings together functionality and custom design — every climb feels more like you, and pushes you to new heights.

  • ITY LIFEMore

    Our bags and accessories are made to fit naturally into everyday life, supporting a wide range of daily moments while adding color to your routine.

  • YCLINGMore

    Stem bags inspired by chalk bags and shoulder bags perfect for riding.
    Combining functionality and design, these items have become favorites among many cyclists.

  • AMPINGMore

    Products born from climbing—an outdoor sport deeply connected with nature.
    They are also perfect companions for camping, picnics, and other moments spent outdoors.

  • RAFTMore

    CXM’s popular tool bags aren’t only for climbers.
    They are also loved by craftspeople, makers, and DIY enthusiasts, supporting creativity in many different making environments.

LIMBING

Designed for performance. Made to reflect you.
CXM brings together functionality and custom design — every climb feels more like you, and pushes you to new heights.

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ITY LIFE

Our bags and accessories are made to fit naturally into everyday life, supporting a wide range of daily moments while adding color to your routine.

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YCLING

Stem bags inspired by chalk bags and shoulder bags perfect for riding.
Combining functionality and design, these items have become favorites among many cyclists.

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AMPING

Products born from climbing—an outdoor sport deeply connected with nature.
They are also perfect companions for camping, picnics, and other moments spent outdoors.

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RAFT

CXM’s popular tool bags aren’t only for climbers.
They are also loved by craftspeople, makers, and DIY enthusiasts, supporting creativity in many different making environments.

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How to Custom Order

Discover your perfect piece from our wide selection of bag styles and details.

  • *As these are made-to-order items produced after your order is confirmed, please allow time for delivery.

STEP 01Select a products type

Please select your desired bag type from our products list.

STEP 02Choose the details

Please select your details from the product details page.
You may select only the required items,
or if you would like a more personalized product, you can select additional detailing.

STEP 03Add options

If you wish to add additional options such as custom printing, please add them to your cart along with the product.

“There are too many choices,
and I can’t decide!” “I can't picture the finished product.”

The materials we offer at CXM are curated to create beautiful results no matter how you combine them.

However, if you find yourself thinking, “There are too many choices to decide!” or “I can’t picture how the final product will look, so I’m not confident to place an order”.,
feel free to contact us via email for consultation.

We can assist you in visualizing the finished product through paint samples or photos of actual combinations, and provide advice.
Please don't hesitate to reach out.

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UP-CYCLE

Give your cherished clothes and bags a new purpose.
Through UP-CYCLE, we transform them into something new.

Full Order

Starting with a clear description of the exact bag you would like created.
We will make a fully custom bag that takes shape through ongoing dialogue.

Apparel

Featuring playful designs adorned with brand logos and messages.
An apparel line that seamlessly transitions from rocky terrain to city streets.

Work Shop

Learn to make bags from premium canvas alongside a designer.
Master the basics and create beautiful bags with just a few simple techniques.
Experience the joy of using something you made yourself for years to come.

Shop &
Show Room

In the shop adjacent to the studio, you can place orders while viewing our products in person, or purchase premade items from our inventory.