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  • YKK Reverse zipper – Important points to note 

    Reverse zippers are a common request at ApparelX. Today we would like to explain more about reverse zippers. What is a reverse zipper? This refers to a zipper that is used with the slider facing backwards. Metal or Vislon zippers cannot be constructed reverse, but reversed coil zippers are available. It has a clean, sleek…

  • SoftPower/Spring&Uni textile（KomonKoubou）

    25SS women’s fashion trends seem to be centered around “Soft Power”—a style that balances strength and softness, combining femininity with power. It is also highly suitable for office fashion, maintaining a professional look while incorporating fashion and a relaxed, causal vibe. When it comes to Japanese fabric manufacturers for women’s fashion, Komon Koubou is an unmissable name.…

  • Komatsuwa TEXTILE Fabric Study Session 📚📝

    In January, our company invited the sales representative from Komatsuwa TEXTILE to hold a fabric study session! Komatsuwa TEXTILE is a very distinctive Japanese fabric manufacturer! (You could say that their fabrics are instantly recognizable as Japanese style.) 🎐 Introduction to Komatsuwa Textile: Founded in 1954 in Higashi-Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Komatsuwa Textile later began its original…

  • Study Session: Topman Kogyo – bias tape manufacturer

    We had reps from Topman Kogyo visit our company and hold an in-house study session for us a little bit ago. Even if you haven’t heard of Topman Kogyo, many of you may have seen their Italian color sample book. In this blog, I would like to introduce what kind of company Topman Kogyo is,…

  • Preview in Daegu, Textile trade show – Daegu, Korea

    Have you ever wondered what Preview in Daegu was like?  We went to Preview in Daegu 2025, last week from March 5~7, 2025.  It was our first time exhibiting at PID and our second time in Korea. Our first time was exhibiting at the PIS (Preview in Seoul) Aug. 2024. We had assumed that PID…

  • PFAS Free Fabric

    In this article, I’ll be going over what PFAS is and PFAS free fabric in the context of the Japanese textile industry. What is PFAS? PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in a wide variety of products, including fabrics, due to their ability to repel water,…

  • LINGO, Kuwamura Textile

    What is Lingo? Lingo is a textile brand proposed by Division 5, Section 1 of Kuwamura Seni, headquartered in Hyogo Prefecture . Kuwamura Seni handles a wide variety of fabrics, but this department handles particularly distinctive fabrics. For more information about Kuwamura Seni, please see this blog. Division 1, Section 2, which we have been handling, is…

  • Kuwamura Textile and Banshu Weave

    Kuwamura Textile Kuwamura Textile is a long-established textile manufacturer founded in 1928. They are located in Hyogo Prefecture and mainly deal in woven fabrics. Each division handles slightly different fabrics, and ApparelX can arrange fabrics from Section 2 of Textile Division 1. Division 1, Section 2 handles a wide range of fabrics for clothing, such…

  • Queen Ace (Kasai) – Introducing woven tape manufacturer

    I want to introduce Queen Ace today. We receive inquiries about tape for bags (bag straps) and we are always suggesting this brand. What is Kasai? Founded in 1967, this Osaka-based manufacturer primarily designs, manufactures, and sells tapes. The company originally started out as a wholesaler of sewing thread, but seven years later, it launched a…

  • What Makes “TOHO BEADS,” Japan’s Leading Bead Manufacturer, So Special?

    What is “TOHO BEADS,” Japan’s Leading Bead Manufacturer? When it comes to Japan’s most famous bead manufacturers, TOHO BEADS undoubtedly stands out. Glass beads, known as “garasu beads” in Japanese, are a staple in bead crafting. However, only three companies in Japan specialize in manufacturing glass beads, and TOHO BEADS is one of them. Founded…