Murata and Teijin Frontier jointly innovate fabric withantimicrobial performance~ Establishment of a joint venture company to develop a plant-derived fabric thatemits electricity, creating a better environment ~Osaka, Japan, June 4, 2020 --- Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Head Office:Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, Chairman of the Board and President: Tsuneo
Murata, hereafter: "Murata") and Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Kita-ku,Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President Chief Executive Officer: Shinji Nikko,hereafter: "Teijin Frontier") have jointly developed the world's first piezoelectricfabric "PIECLEX" that generates electrical energy and exhibits antimicrobial
performance when a motion is applied.
Also, Murata and Teijin Frontier jointly established PIECLEX Co., Ltd. (Head Office:Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, President and Representative Director: Daiji Tamakura)on April 1, 2020 as a joint venture company for the purpose of research,development, manufacturing and sales of this fabric.

PIECLEX fabric realizes antimicrobial performance by converting motions such as
human movement into electrical energy by combining Murata's piezoelectric
technology cultivated through development and manufacture of electroniccomponents with Teijin Frontier's fabric technology, which spans from yarns andmaterials to product manufacturing. PIECLEX also contribute to protecting theglobal environment as it uses plant-derived polylactic acid (PLA) as its raw material
and does not apply chemical agents and organic solvents.

PIECLEX is a carbon-neutral, earth-friendly fabric
PIECLEX uses PLA, which is produced by fermented starch extracted from plants toproduce lactic acid then bonded.

Since plants absorb carbon dioxide in theatmosphere and synthesize starch, PIECLEX does not increase the total amount ofcarbon dioxide that causes global warming.

Utilizes piezoelectric technology to achieve antimicrobial and deodorant(*)
functions without using of chemical agents
PIECLEX fabric generates electricity by using the expansion and contraction of thefabric produced by human movement or other motions. This enables antimicrobialand deodorant functions without using chemical agents or organic solvents, helping
to reduce the environmental load.
(*) Antibacterial function which prevents odor generated by bacteria that decomposessweat and sebum

Antimicrobial mechanism

Future development(1) Going forward, PIECLEX Co., Ltd. will develop a wide range of applications ofPIECLEX, from clothing products such as sportswear and innerwear to industrial
products including filters and sanitary materials.
(2) Production and sales will start from fiscal 2020, with the goal of 10 billion yen
in sales by fiscal 2025.

Examples of products using PIECLEX fabric

Murata’s Chairman of the Board and President Tsuneo Murata had thefollowing to say about the joint venture:"The fabric developed by the newly established PIECLEX Co., Ltd. makes use of
Murata’s piezoelectric technology and knowledge cultivated through products suchas SAW filters, resonators, and sensors. To the present, Murata has contributed
mainly in the field of electronic equipment, and I am very happy that thiscombination with Teijin Frontier's fabric technology will let us challenge the creationof new value in the field of fabrics. This joint venture will make the most of bothcompanies' strengths and contribute to the creation of prosperous lifestyles throughelectrical fabrics."

Teijin Frontier's President Chief Executive Officer Shinji Nikko said about thejoint venture:"The piezoelectric fabric developed by PIECLEX Co., Ltd. realizes antimicrobialperformance

withoutusing

chemicalagents,etc.

It

also

contributes

toenvironmental load reduction as it applies plant-derived raw materials. PIECLEX
integrates Murata and Teijin Frontier’s cutting-edge technologies, and I believe thisinnovative fabric will be essential for sustainable future lifestyle. By providing fabricthat have never existed before, we will contribute to realize bountiful lifestyles andbeautiful environment."

Corporate overview of joint venture
Company namePIECLEX Co., Ltd.

Date of establishment

April 1, 2020
2288, Oshinohara, Yasu-shi, Shiga, 520-2393 Japan

Location(Within the Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Yasu
Division)

Representative

Daiji Tamakura, President and Representative Director

Capital

100 million yen

Business description

Development, manufacture and sales of piezoelectricfabricInvestment ratio in the

Murata: 51%

joint venture

Teijin Frontier: 49%

Websitehttps://pieclex.com/ (Japanese only)

About Murata
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufactureandsaleofceramic-based

passiveelectronic

components&solutions,communication modules and power supply modules. Murata is committed to thedevelopment of advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional,
high-density modules. The company has employees and manufacturing facilities
throughout the world.

About Teijin Frontier
Teijin Frontier is the world's only business entity involved in the integrated
manufacture and sales of fibers. The company’s wide-ranging supply chain
extending from manufacture of yarns to retail development support its ability todevelop highly differentiated products. Teijin Frontier creates and offers a wide
range of products and services, from clothing fabrics to industrial material fabrics,
which are not yet on the market.