ApparelX currently has about 160 manufacturers listed on the site (though not all fabric)! We are proud to have partnered up with them and making it easier for our customers to purchase from multiple companies at once.
We often receive inquiries asking for help in looking for fabric so in this article, I will introduce some of the popular Japanese fabric companies and then we can go into further details on each manufacturer if you’re interested. We also started a FAQ/How-to series on our Youtube channel in showing how you can use our site to search for fabrics and answer other very common questions so feel free to check it out! Our global team lead, Jane, is the star of the series and explains everything in bite-size videos so it’s easy to get the answer you’re looking for.
In this article, I will be introducing Vancet, Sunwell, Fujisaki Textile, and Kumoi Beauty.
Vancet
Vancet has an affordable variety of basic wovens and knits in a wide variety of colorways. It is an original fabric brand of Sojitz Fashion Co. Ltd., and focus on cotton & cotton blend fabrics. While Vancet is plain (solid colors) or yarn dyed, if you’re looking for prints, Sojitz Fashion also has a brand called Sevenberry which we also carry. Sojitz designs everything in-house. Because of our good partnership with Sojitz, we have their current stock levels available on each product page, they are typically refreshed every morning but be sure to check the bottom of the table. Check out their page for broadcloths, denims, circular ribs, jerseys, velour and more!
Here are a few of the popular Vancet fabrics.
17000 – 20 Thread Twill
A 100% cotton fabric at 112cm wide and approx. 217gsm weight, in a whopping 120+ colorway, you are sure to find the perfect color for your design.
88190 – SEVENBERRY® 205- Broadcloth Broadcloth Polka Dot, Stripe, Checkered Pattern
A 100% cotton fabric at 112cm wide and 3 pages of patterns in many colorways, the options are endless!
Place an order for the sample card (right from the product page!) with one click of a button to see the prints!
160 – 20 Spandex TERECO Rib Fabric
A 95% cotton, 5% polyurethane knit fabric at 50Wcm wide (The ‘W’ means the fabric is circular/tube knit and it is 50cm wide laid flat. Meaning it would be around 100cm if cut down the side and spread out.).
Sunwell
Sunwell, founded in 1966, is textile trading company with a wide selection of over 1500 items. They introduce new fabrics every season while maintaining stock of their standard fabrics.
13456 – 8W Corduroy
8-wale corduroy with distinctive thick ridges. The soft feel and moderate fuzzy texture create a warm look.
The thick, fluffy texture further enhances the feel of the material. This material can be used for a wide range of casual items.
52193 – Polyester Seersucker Stripe
It features supple elasticity using stretch function thread for weft thread and excellent quick-drying due to quick dry processing. It is a little thin and provides a refreshing feel with the unevenness of sheer seersucker. Polyester It is an easy care material that does not easily wrinkle at 100% and makes the best use of the texture of the material.
12839 – 60/2 Silo ULTIMA Lyocell Jersey
This thin jersey is made with ULTIMA, a particularly clean American cotton among extra-long staple cotton, and lyocell spun yarn, pursuing suppleness and luster. Lyocell is a regenerated cellulose fiber and is an ecological fiber that is kind to the earth.
Fujisaki Textile
Since its founding in 1968, Fujisaki Textile Co., Ltd. has grown for nearly half a century as a materials trading company supplying a wide range of textiles, mainly cut and sewn and woven fabrics. In addition to planning and manufacturing in-house, the company also enhances its functions as a backyard for those who are paving the way for the future of fashion, based on close relationships with various textile manufacturers.
FJ940000 – 26/- F.EARTH Jersey
“F EARTH” is a sustainable material made by blending and spinning GRS-certified recycled cotton (Recover), which is made from collected and crushed textile waste, and OCS-certified organic cotton.
Related items: FJ940001, FJ940003, FJ940004, FJ940009, FJ940010
FJ350020 – Recycled N/C Double-faced Fuzzy
Recycled nylon thread is used for the warp, and regular nylon 210d and organic cotton 20/2 are used for the weft.
The fuzzy back is the point, and it is a material for one-piece outerwear. The face-side is water repellant.
FJ920000 – Marble Vintage Organic Jersey
This is a jersey made from organic cotton.
**made with OCS (Organic Content Standard) Certified organic cotton**
FJ910000 – 60/- Supima Jersey
A 100% cotton fabric at 112cm wide and approx. 217gsm weight, in a whopping 120+ colorway, you are sure to find the perfect color for your design.
Related Items: FJ910001 (heather gray), FJ910002 (charcoal heather)
Kumoi Beauty
Since its founding in 1949, this japanese textile manufacturer plans, manufactures and sells special Corduroy and velveteen produced in the Enshu region located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture. Please feel the goodness of the material that can only be brought out by the old-fashioned manufacturing method. They developed a fabric brand called KUMOI BEAUTY.
5055 – Sheep Boa Fleece
At 150cm width, there is a lot of fabric to help keep warm and comfortable. This is suitable for winter outerwear.
T5000 – 11W Two-ply Thread Corduroy
It is a medium rib corduroy with a standard thickness. Entering the AW season, we know corduroy is coming back.
It has excellent heat retention properties, making it suitable for autumn and winter clothing.
It can be used for general clothing such as jackets, pants, skirts, and shirts.
1012 – 9oz Denim Drill(3/1)
A Japanese 9 oz. denim. The weight of 9 ounces allows you to use it for a variety of products.
Japan is famous for its denim and this denim is no different!
I introduced 3 fabrics from four Japanese fabric/textile manufacturers. Whether you are looking for natural fibers, or synthetic fibers, we carry all kinds of fabric! From muslin to lace, the options are never-ending. Plus, you get the security of receiving the Japanese high quality textiles, straight to your door.
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